Viola/Violin private lessons, for students beginner through advanced (including college prep or aspiring professional)

From 91.16 C$ /h

I am passionate about pedagogy, methodology, and finding the right approach for the right student. With over 20 years of teaching experience across a variety of formats (private lessons, group classes, chamber music coaching, orchestra sectionals, etc.), and having taught in over 25 countries to a wide range of cultures, I love the puzzle of finding the right approach for each and every student I work with. It's vitally important to me to find the right explanation, technique, or exercise to help set my students up for success--not only to give them the right tools for their approach, but to also help them feel empowered to grow as a musician.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Glenside, PA, United States

Around Philadelphia, PA, United States

About Me

Viola/Violin teacher and performer in the Philly area. ... To say music is my life-long passion would be an understatement--from the first time I picked up an instrument at the age of 4, to getting my B.M. from The Cleveland Institute of Music and my M.M. from Peabody Conservatory (both in Viola Performance), to now teaching and performing full-time. With over 20 years of teaching experience, I have a passion for pedagogy and love finding the exact right approach for every student I work with.

Education

Peabody Conservatory - Masters of Music (Viola Performance)
The Cleveland Institute of Music - Bachelor of Music (Viola Performance)

As well as extensive summer music festivals.

Experience / Qualifications

Age

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

30 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Violin

Musical styles:

Baroque

Classical

Contemporary

Playing techniques:

Bowing techniques

Vibrato

Scales & arpeggios

Intonation

Viola

Music theory

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At student's home

Mon

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Sendi

Hi there, I am Sendi, professional violinist based in the U.S. I am offering violin lessons for beginners and professionals. I have 6+ years of experience as a teacher. I am highly skilled violinist who has performing experience as a soloist, chamber, and orchestra player. I have been working as a concertmaster and a leader of different orchestras under a baton of great conductors such as Gianandrea Noseda, Jukka-Pekka Sarasate, Claudio Vandelli, Lahav Shani, and many more. I have an experience in orchestra auditions and I can help you to learn any orchestra excerpts.

I love ensemble playing and solo performances and I have great experience in both. I have performed as a soloist in Carnegie Hall (New York), Opera America (New York), Baruch Performing Art Center (New York), Kimmel Center for Performing Arts (Philadelphia), Rock Hall (Philadelphia), National Opera and Ballet Theater (Georgia) and many more.

I have given 10 solo recitals and can help you to prepare a program and present to the audience the strongest aspects of your violin playing.

As an orchestra player I have been working with Philadelphia Virtuoso Symphony Orchestra (2022), Temple Composers Symphony Orchestra (2021-2022), Pan Caucasian Youth Symphony Orchestra (2019), International Youth Orchestra-Academy in Bayreuth (2015-2018), and many more.

I am the winner of many national and international competitions and can easily help you to get your goal!

I can and would be glad to help you to succeed in your career or just learn to play for fun!
I believe any person can make a dream come true and I'd be more than happy to help you!

Don't hesitate and contact me anytime with any questions! Best of luck!

Sendi

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