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Since January 2024
Instructor since January 2024
Violin Performance: learning proper technique, expressive playing, historical awareness with experienced violin pedagogue and virtuoso
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Sharing my passion for music is at the heart of what I do. My teaching emphasizes proper technique, expressive playing, historical awareness (especially for baroque violin), and creative exploration—whether discovering unknown works or preparing for exams and auditions. I adapt fully to online formats, using video tools for clear demonstrations, screen sharing for scores, and focused feedback to ensure progress from anywhere.
I'm committed to making lessons enjoyable, supportive, and motivating, helping each student find their own voice on the instrument.
I have extensive experience giving violin masterclasses in Austria, Poland, Slovakia, and Mexico, and I served as artistic director for educational concert series in Eastern Poland (2009–2018). Since 2022, I have been on the stringed instruments faculty at the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica (Slovakia).
If you're ready to start or advance your violin journey, I look forward to working with you online!
Feel free to contact me with any questions—let's make music together!
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About Me
Hello! I'm Jolanta, a passionate violinist based in Vienna, now excited to offer online violin lessons worldwide through Apprentus.

With a versatile career spanning historical performance, contemporary music, and chamber ensembles, I bring a unique blend of technical mastery, musical sensitivity, and creative teaching approaches to help students of all ages and levels discover the joy of playing the violin. Whether you're a beginner building fundamentals, an intermediate player refining technique and expression, or an advanced musician exploring specialized repertoires (baroque, classical, or modern), I tailor lessons to your goals, pace, and interests.

Teaching Experience
Sharing my passion for music is at the heart of what I do. I have extensive experience giving violin masterclasses in Austria, Poland, Slovakia, and Mexico. Since 2022, I have been on the stringed instruments faculty at the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica (Slovakia). My teaching emphasizes proper technique, expressive playing, historical awareness (especially for baroque violin), and creative exploration—whether discovering unknown works or preparing for exams and auditions. I adapt fully to online formats, using video tools for clear demonstrations, and focused feedback to ensure progress from anywhere.

I'm committed to making lessons enjoyable, supportive, and motivating, helping each student find their own voice on the instrument. If you're ready to start or advance your violin journey, I look forward to working with you online!

Feel free to contact me with any questions—let's make music together!
Education
My Education
I hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions: a Master of Arts and Doctor of Musical Arts from the Fryderyk Chopin Music University in Warsaw (Poland), a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), and a Bachelor of Arts in Baroque Music Performance from the Vienna Conservatory (Austria). I also studied vocal performanc in Warsaw, Urbana-Champaign and Vienna, as well as journalism and political science at Warsaw University, which complements my research-oriented approach to music.
Experience / Qualifications
Stage Experience
As a performer, I've been fortunate to debut at venues like the Wiener Konzerthaus and appear at major halls worldwide: Warsaw Philharmonic, Concertgebouw Bruges, Berliner Konzerthaus, Viennese Musikverein, Rudolfinum in Prague, National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, Jerusalem Theater in Israel and more. I've performed at leading festivals such as Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik, Resonanzen, Musica Antiqua, Tartini Festival, Bach Festival Ansbach, and Misteria Paschalia. I'm a winner of the Paul Rolland Memorial Violin Competition (USA) and a finalist in competitions like the International Heinrich Biber Competition (Austria). My repertoire spans masterworks, rare baroque pieces, and premieres of contemporary works dedicated to me by living composers. I recorded CDs for Labels like Deutsche Grammophon, Gramola, ForTune, NAXOS and others.
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
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The class is taught in
English
German
Polish
Slovak
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Violin
Musical styles:
Classical
Baroque
Contemporary
Playing techniques:
Vibrato
Scales & arpeggios
Intonation
Bowing techniques
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I love meeting new students and helping them through their journey with the instrument. Every individual has different needs and goals and as a teacher I work together with every student, giving them the tools, knowledge and support they need to reach those goals.

Making music and learning how to do it should be always a enjoyable process. Fortunately, when you like music and have a supportive and experienced teacher, helping you out and giving you the tools you need in every moment, that joy and stress-free music-making comes easily.

I have 10 years of experience teaching private lessons to different ages and levels and several years of teaching internships during my studies.

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Level and needs of each individual student. Every student receives a
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN.
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possible.

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and effective violin studies today!
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It's never too late to start!

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Lessons can be tailored to your needs, whether you are learning the violin as a hobby, preparing for an audition or exam, or simply looking to improve your technique and musical understanding.

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A relaxed and supportive learning atmosphere is particularly important to me. You should feel comfortable, learn at your own pace, and enjoy making music at the same time.

The lessons can be individually tailored to your needs – whether you want to learn violin as a hobby, are preparing for an entrance exam or an audition, or simply want to improve your technique and musical understanding.

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