Viola/Violin lessons with Connie, tailored, one to one private lessons

From 79.98 C$ /h

I offer private, one-to-one viola and violin lessons where I encourage technical and musical development for musicians who range from beginner to advanced levels.

I believe that each person has their own way of creating, listening, and connecting to music, and playing the viola/violin is a wonderful way of exploring it. Having started my studies on violin and moved to the viola as a teenager, I had the experience of learning how to shift my technical approach to and from each instrument so that I could feel comfortable and best express the music. I would love to help you build your love and passion for making music.

As a teacher, I tailor my lessons to the specific needs of the individual by listening attentively and giving new perspectives to help you flourish. I look at the way you use your instrument to help you refine your technical capabilities in order to become free in your expression. I also encourage using intuition in combination with the intellectual understanding of the music that you are playing.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested. The first lesson will be to see if we would be a good fit and from there we can agree on a way to work together for the remaining ones. I can give lessons weekly and like to discuss when they will be at the beginning of each month.

Location

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Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Leidsegracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Me

I am a British violist working across Europe and the UK as a chamber, orchestral and solo musician. In Amsterdam, I freelance with the Radio Filharmonik Orkest, Amsterdam Sinfonietta and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. I am also playing many concerts as the violist of the Marigold Piano Quartet, who have made many appearances on NPO radio and performed in venues such as the Concertgebouw Speigelzaal, Amstelkerk, Concertgebouw De Vereeniging and Amarte Studios. I travel to work with groups such as O Modernt Chamber Orchestra, 12 Ensemble and my own group the Seida Ensemble. I also take part in many festivals such as Yellow Barn, Zermatt Festival, Prussia Cove Open Chamber Music, Gratchten and Schiermonikoog Festival. My experiences in teaching have been with private students and groups of young musicians. I have given workshops to children in schools across London, and taught sectionals with the Essex youth orchestra in the UK.
I strongly encourage my students to take part in academies and courses, and to get as much experience playing with other musicians as possible. I support students in finding opportunities to perform, as I believe it is essential to be able to build the confidence to share music with other people. I foster an environment where learning is fun, interesting and healing.

Education

Royal Academy of Music Primary and Junior Department (2008-2017)
Bachelor of Music at the Royal College of Music (2017-2021)
Master of Music at the Conservatoire van Amsterdam (2021-2022)

Experience / Qualifications

First Class Degree Bachelor of Music
A level A2 Music A
A level A2 Textiles A*
A level Maths C
ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Viola

Violin

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Louisa

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Dear violin lovers! I'm a violin teacher for 10 years now, I have been teaching in Portugal and the Netherlands. My lessons can be given in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish.

Playing the violin is my passion, especially when I can pass on my knowledge and love for music to my students of all ages and levels.

I work as a team with you, finding the right method that fit your needs. What is important for me is to work on a good connection with the instrument and find the right basis for the start of your violin playing.
In my violin lessons, I would like also to share with you my musical knowledge, show you recordings of great violin players, prepare with you pieces that you always wanted to play and give you the tools so you can achieve your goals in music. I like to share the general knowledge of violin playing as well as basic and intermediate music theory lessons so you can enter in the world of music, but especially to have fun!!

My lessons can be shared between violin and theory together depending on what you are looking for.

The lessons will be at my house if you are in need of an instrument we can find one for you!

I did my Bachelor at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with the teachers Maria Milstein and Eliot Lawson and completed my Masters in Performance degree with excellency as well in Amsterdam under the guidance of Liviu Prunaru and Mathieu van Bellen while studying baroque violin with Shunske Sato.

I have my own violin class in Amsterdam, and I love teaching.

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Hope to hear from you!
Louisa

Cordelia

5.0

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Are you curious and excited to play or learn more about the violin? I am a professional violinist based in Amsterdam with degrees from the Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. I place great importance on helping students play without tension and physical restriction/discomfort but even more so, I love to cultivate musical curiosity and talent by working with the invidual and what they hope to get out of it.
I have worked with students of all ages privately and also taught chamber music at Yale University for two years. Should you like any additional information or references, please feel free to contact me!

Irene

5.0

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My violin lessons are shaped in relation to the student's age, goals and interests. I have experience in teaching to children as well as adults and I like the student to have fun while learning such a wonderful thing as playing music. If you are a beginner I'll start with the basic theory, but always in combination with practical approach on the instrument.
I'm mostly working with classical music, but I'm also into other genres and I'm very open to help you in any way I can.
I can teach in english and in Italian (working on the dutch!) and I can't provide the violin, but I can give some suggestions about where and how to find it. Please contact me if interested!

Duleen

5.0

(2)

I am a student studying classical viola in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
I like to teach and share my passion of music amongst others. I can teach classical, pop and jazz music-whatever you find most suitable. For me the most important, is for you to come out of the lessons feeling inspired and enriched by music. If you are an absolute beginner, do not worry, we can find the best starting point for you.

Tamara

5.0

(2)

I'm Georgian violinist, currently studying at the concervatory van Amsterdam. I have a lot of experience to play on stage as a soloist as well as in ensembles. I am winner of many national and international competitions. I have had many opportunities to get lessons from many well known teachers, musicians from all over the world. Currently, I get lessons from Prof. Ilya Grubert.
It's my pleasure to share my knowledge to others and have a nice music atmosphere!

Fermin

5.0

(2)

My goal is that you come out of the lessons feeling inspired and enriched by music and of course, trying to enjoy together. There is no need to have a minimum level for the lessons, whether you are a beginner or have an advanced level for violin-viola or Music theory, my lessons will be adapted to your needs and desires to get the best out of each student. Flexible lesson times, without stress and of course having fun and pleasure in music-making!

Lessons online in English, German (beginner), Spanish and Basque

Mathilde

5.0

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My name is Mathilde, I am a French violinist, pianist, harpsichordist, producer and composer.
I have graduated from the world’s great institutions such as the Royal College of Music London, Manhattan School of Music New-York, Brussels Royal Conservatory, and Paris-Sorbonne University (in musicology).
I have been performing concerts around the world in the most prestigious concert halls including the Châtelet Theatre and Seine Musicale (Paris), the National Opera House (Oman) and La Scala (Milan), as well as many other venues in Europe, US, China, Middle-East. During this period of time, I had been playing in the Orchestra Academy of La Scala in Milan for 2 years, and I am currently playing at the Metropole Orkest in Amsterdam.

With the experiences I gained over the years - including the teaching experience in the Conservatory of Cambrai (France) - I became an expert in teaching violin and keyboards as well as music theory, including writing and reading scores. I have been teaching to the different age groups and different levels of technical backgrounds (beginner or advanced). I can easily adapt myself to the level of each student to create a synchronicity and help them pursue their goals and wishes. I am there to help them as a teacher and a music coach for their musical career. I can combine different practices and teach basic techniques in repertoire that matches the personality of the student (from classical to contemporary, pop, rock and more). Based on the teaching experiences I have, I can consider myself as a teacher with patience, motivating style and an open mind. Happy to provide references from my previous students from Amsterdam / Paris / Milan if requested.

Next to my technical teaching skills, I am also actively involving in various musical projects. I have recently performed for major TV shows in Paris: Le Grand Échiquier (France 2), Variations (France Télévisions, Culturbox), and I am currently making my first classical / electronic album in Amsterdam.

Francisca

5.0

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Are you into music? Would you like to know how to play an instrument, maybe violin or viola?? That’s a very good choice!
I’m Francisca, from Portugal, and I’m taking my bachelor in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. I started my music lessons when I was still a baby, going to music for babies lessons! Later, when I was three years old I was very interested in playing the violin and at six years old decided to change to viola! Having the opportunity to share my passion for music with someone it is something very grateful for me!!

João

5.0

(2)

I'm currently studying viola performance and education at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and I have a large experience in teaching, both in schools and privately, beginners or intermediate students.
I’m offering viola lessons that suite any level of playing.

My goal is that the students come out of their lessons feeling inspired and motivated to practice and enjoy music! I aim to help students finding their passion, to inspire people with music so that they find joy in playing an instrument!

Feel free to message me with questions! Hope to see you soon!

Gerald

5.0

(2)

Bring your violin and bring the songs you are trying to learn. Im also specialized in suzuki violin school and have vast experience in this area. If your a parent you can also come for the lesson with your child. Lessons are 45 minutes. I have played in various prestigous orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, and studied at Julliard.

Julian

5.0

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Hi, I am a violinist and my name is Julian since I was a child I have played the violin and I came to The Netherlands for my master’s in violin performance. I have participated in different kinds of events around the world and I have broad experience in classical music, teaching, and music performances. with more than 15 years of experience playing in different kinds of ensembles and 10 years teaching and coaching musical young projects.

I would love to share the knowledge I have learned throughout all these years.

Rita

5.0

(2)

I just finished my masters in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam where I got the opportunity to learn from the some of the best musicians in Europe. I can help you to learn the violin and the viola at any desired level. I can also help you with music theory lessons, mostly for beginners.

Teresa

5.0

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Hello! I am a Portuguese student in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and I play the viola since I am 7.

Playing an instrument and reading music can be challenging for a beginner but everything is possible with work and fun!

In these lessons, you’ll be able to learn not only the basics of viola/violin playing and to read music, but how to make music and enjoy it! Of course, if you have already experience, let’s work and reach the next level!

Senem

5.0

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I have been teaching for 15 years to pre school children ,elementary and adults .I have Suzuki violin method book 1 certificate.I also have been playing with state symphony orchestra in Turkey.If I have a chance to.move Holland by finding a job opportunity immediatly I would like to move..

Daniils

5.0

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Hi my name is Daniils, I am Latvian born concert violinist which at this time 2 years based in The Netherlands.
I am member of the Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds and member of the ‘’Stift International Festival” in the Het Stift directed by Daniel Rowland.
I have good experience of the violin lessons giving from 2020.
Got my primarily education with Nely Sarkisjan at Emils Darzins School of Music in Riga, then studied in Moscow at Gnessin School of Music with Alexey Lundin after graduating college in 2021 got the diploma as an Artist and children teacher. And then after got same teaching experience in Riga until 2022.
Now I am studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with prof. Ilya Grubert and at Davidsbundler Academie with prof. Daniel Rowland.
I am offering lessons for beginners, advanced musicians and amateurs with no age limit. My mission is to help people to begin love the music and avoid bad body positioning for prevention heath harm.
I am looking forward to all my students to make a personal program of the developing their skills as a concerting solo, chamber music violinist.
Also online lessons via Zoom are available.