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Violin Lessons for Beginner and Intermediate Level, All Ages, Learn How To Play Your Favourite Pieces in a Fun and Engaging Way
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Want to learn how to play your favourite song or piece? Or perhaps you would like your kids to learn about classical music? Learning the violin is a great way to develop your musicality and so many skills.

Introducing music notation, learning how to sing and play pieces in a fun and engaging way for all ages.
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  • Around Leuven, Belgium
  • Around Brussels, Belgium
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  • Janseniusstraat, Leuven, Belgium
About Me
Hello!
I'm a 24 year old violinist and I love sharing my passion for music with others. I received my first violin lessons at the age of 5 and ever since my passion for this instrument has been leading me to towards discovering new grounds and connecting with musicians from all over the world.
I am currently studying at Luca School of Arts in Leuven. I have previously studied at Fontys Academy of Music, The Netherlands.
In 2020 I obtained a violin performance and pedagogy diploma at the National School of Arts, Bulgaria.
I have experience with teaching kids, as well as adults, and I get along with my students very well :)
Education
✓ Violin Performance and Pedagogy, Professional qualification diploma - National School of Arts, Bulgaria (2020)
✓ 1st Bachelor in Violin Performance - Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts, The Netherlands (2021)
✓ Bachelor in Violin Performance - Luca School of Arts, Lemmensinstituut - Leuven, Belgium (2021-2024)
✓ Master of Arts in Violin Performance - Luca School of Arts (2024-2026)
Experience / Qualifications
Laureate of international competitions

Performed as a soloist of Varna Philharmonic, Bulgaria

Participant in various masterclasses and festivals with renowned musicians
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
Duration
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
Bulgarian
Skills
Playing techniques:
Bowing techniques
Scales & arpeggios
Vibrato
Intonation
Musical styles:
Classical
Film music
Tango
Contemporary
Pop
Baroque
Fiddle
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