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Violin, viola, composition: 1-1 Exam preparation or hobby pursue
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From 139 C$ /h
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Violin, viola and composition lessons for all ages and levels.

Personalised teaching for EXAMS:
- ABRSM
- Trinity
- A Level Music
- GCSE
- Conservatoire entrance exams
- assisted practice

or SIMPLY FOR PLEASURE. I will help you develop your technique, creativity and musical confidence at your own pace.
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About Me
Professional violinist with over 12 years experience teaching and performing in the UK and Switzerland, I prepare students for ABRSM exams, Conservatoire entrance exams, as well as supporting students of all ages in simply learning music and the violin as a hobby.

I have experience as a soloist playing with orchestras, chamber music-groups and folk-bands across Europe and Asia. Having performed in major festivals and concert halls for the last 15 years, I know the various challenges that one goes through when learning an instrument and I can help you navigate this in whatever phase of learning you may be in. I have lived, taught and performed all across Europe and in India and speak four different languages - this has given me a broad understanding of the cultural nuances and artistic styles in each of these regions which I bring to my teachings.
Education
Masters in Composition - Royal Academy of Music
Masters in Music - Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Switzerland
Postgraduate Diploma - Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London
Bachelors in Music - Bern University of Arts, Switzerland
Experience / Qualifications
- Masters in Composition - Royal Academy of Music
- Postgraduate Diploma in Music - Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance, studying with Stephanie Gonley (acclaimed international soloist and concert-master)
- Masters Degree in Music from Lucerne University - Switzerland, studying with Igor Karsko
- Bachelors from Bern University - Switzerland, studying with Corina Belcea (1st violinist for the Belcea Quartet)
- Winner of Gladdys Putick Improvisation Competition in London
- Finalist in a number chamber of chamber music competitions
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Italian
German
Romanian
French
Skills
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Violin
Musical styles:
Classical
Contemporary
Film music
Fiddle
Pop
Baroque
Teaching methods:
Galamian method
Playing techniques:
Intonation
Scales & arpeggios
Vibrato
Ear training
Sight-reading
Bowing techniques
Exam preparation:
Trinity
Others
Abrsm
Gcse
A levels
Igcse
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Music Tutor - for Children and Adults of all levels
139 C$ /h
I am a vastly experienced violinist and composer with a Masters Degree from the prestigious Lucerne Hochschule - Musik in Switzerland and Postgraduate Degree from Trinity Laban in London. I'm a very dedicated teacher, who loves to work with students from all age groups and levels of experience - one of the joys of teaching for me has been to help others find their own potential through consistent work.

I structure the class around three different aspects:
* addressing technical issues - intonation, bow technique and sound quality, posture
* music making - learning about the style of each composer/of each piece, developing repertoire
* interpretation - understanding harmony, finding an emotional connection with each of the pieces
As part of the weekly-lessons, I provide you with exercises and tools to be able to follow-up on the above. We will work together towards reaching your goals and potential, whilst maintaining a balance between the joy of music-making and achieving a high quality.
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I tailor my teaching to the student, so in a first lesson I like to get to know you a little bit, hear about your ideas, your goals and what your relationship to the instrument is. And then we work from there.
As a freelancing concert violinist, my availabilities are subject to change. Please contact me for more information.

In-person teaching is essential for beginners, but I also offer online-teaching to more advanced students.
I offer lessons in English, French, German and Spanish.
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🎻 A Fresh Perspective on Violin Technique
I had the privilege of studying with world-renowned violinist Zakhar Bron, and at the age of 21, I had to completely rework my violin technique. Because I learned it later in life, I can break down the essentials and explain them in a way that’s easy to understand—something most violinists, who learned their technique as young children, often struggle to do. Together, we’ll build the foundations that will allow you to play freely, rather than feeling restricted by technique.

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Playing the violin not only helps both children and adults to broaden their musical taste, but it also improves brain function, builds physical coordination, and serves as a powerful emotional outlet.

This is why I think that everyone should at least at one point or another play the violin, because in my opinion, playing an instrument really improves ones' peace and even just playing for yourself will calm you down and will just make you sit and enjoy the music!

I teach everyone starting from the age of 4, from absolute beginners to advanced students, because I believe that music has no age limit and it is never too late to start learning something new!
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