Violin Teacher l Advanced & New musicians l Encourage Expression, Curiosity & Enjoyment

From 53.3 C$ /h

Hei!
I come from a beautiful fjord in Norway called Ryfylke and recently moved to Dreiländereck in Ötlingen, a village overlooking the vineyards.

My teaching experience ranges from beginners to advanced. I am a dedicated, passionate teacher who loves to pass on my knowledge of music. I believe the essence of teaching is to encourage the artist within to focus on expression and experience the connection to oneself.

Music for me is all about connecting to your own feelings and inner world, and finding a way to share this with other artists and listeners. I teach violin with the help of imagination as well as great methods. I focus on the joy of discipline and focus rather then being rigid. I guide you to discover yourself, your inner voice that constitutes the artist you are.

Optional focus and guidance - I have experience in trauma healing and addressing blockages that hinder joyful playing. I encourage students to explore their true self as an artist. This approach not only facilitates learning an instrument and understanding music but also helps individuals find their unique voice in life, leading to immense joy!

I teach both at home, your home if convenient, or on Lessonface. I speak English, and some German, and of course Norwegian<3

Extra information

Bring your own violin and bow, and I assist withthe rest. I can naturally guide you with looking for a good instrument for you in advance.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Weil am Rhein, Germany

About Me

I come from a beautiful fjord in Norway called Ryfylke, and recently moved to Dreiländereck, in Ötlingen, a village looking over the grape yards.

My teaching experience ranges from beginner to advanced level. I'm a devoted, passionate teacher that loves to share knowledge about music. I believe the essence of teaching is to encourage the artist within, to focus on expressing and experience connection to one self. Music is about connection to your own feelings and inner world, and to find a healthy way to share this with other artists, or/and to the favored listener. I create a platform to build a healthy space of harmony. I teach violin through music and in the guidance of self-expression. Balance and authenticity are key words.

I also have experience with trauma healing, blockages and other obstacles that prevents you from a joyful growth.
I focus on how to avoid comparison, unwanted competing, achievement focus, and instead discover oneself, the inner voice that constitutes the artist.

This is a great way not only to learn an instrument and music, but to find your voice. That creates tremendous joy!

I teach both at my home, and yours. I speak well english, and better german, day by day.

Style:
Classical music, as well as improvisation, folk and others.

My approach is a holistic one, and it is individual how I set up a structure for the student. Every musician is unique, and it is my chance to encourage that individual shine and drive!

I work technical too, always integrated, in an organic way, and the expression will always be there to guide. Not the other way.

Education

Bachelor in violin performance
One year extended degree in violin performance
Master degree in violin performance
Master degree in viola Performance
Postgraduate in violin performance
The education was done at The University in Stavanger and The University in Agder in Norway

Experience / Qualifications

I have been working professionally in different chamber orcestras such as C/O and 1b1 and Harald Hårfagres Chamber Orchestra, symphony orchestras such as Stavanger and Kristiansand Symfony orchestra, as well as participating in chamber music festivals, being artistic leader of the string group Ensemble Sonore. I am currently a member of the electro acustic duet called Vesper Duo.

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

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90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Norwegian

Skills

Violin

Viola

Teaching

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Hi, I’m Gaia!
I’m a professional violinist and passionate teacher.

My course is designed for motivated violinists who are looking for guidance to grow and advance, as well as for beginners interested in discovering the world of the violin.
My teaching approach focuses on developing a strong musical sense together with a clear and structured methodology that ensures complete technical training. Among my greatest interests are pedagogy and psychology ; I read extensively on these topics to become the most well-rounded teacher I can be, capable of helping children, teenagers, and adults in their musical learning.

During my teaching activity, I often find myself recalling lessons and insights I received from my own mentors throughout my studies. I enjoy translating advanced concepts into simple and digestible forms for children and young students. I believe that every teacher has the responsibility to believe in the potential of each student and to constantly challenge themselves to find ways to make even complex ideas accessible. It is precisely at this age that the most important seeds of growth are planted.
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I also strive to keep my teaching informed by reading and researching beyond instrumental technique ;providing my students with a historically and theoretically aware approach to every piece we study.

I completed my Bachelor’s studies at the HMTMH Hannover (graduating with top marks, German 1.0 / Swiss 6.0 equivalent), and I am currently finishing my Specialized Master in Music Performance and Specialized Master in Chamber Music at the Musik Akademie Basel.
I have extensive experience in concert and ensemble performance and have been among the laureates of the Arthur Grumiaux International Violin Competition, the Città di Padova International Violin Competition, the Feast of Duos Sion, and a finalist at the ROSL Chamber Music Competition in London.
With my ensemble Trio Venere, I had the opportunity to perform in a public masterclass with Steven Isserlis at Wigmore Hall.
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I have over seven years of teaching experience, and several of my students have successfully passed entrance exams for Italian conservatories (higher education) and won prizes in national youth competitions.

Ciao, sono Gaia!
Sono una violinista professionista e un’insegnante appassionata.

Il mio corso è rivolto a violinisti motivati che desiderano crescere e progredire con il supporto di una guida, ma anche a principianti interessati a scoprire il mondo del violino.
Il mio approccio si basa sulla formazione di un forte senso musicale e su una metodologia chiara e articolata, volta a fornire una preparazione tecnica completa.
Tra le mie passioni vi sono la pedagogia e la psicologia, discipline che studio e approfondisco costantemente per diventare una figura il più completa possibile, in grado di aiutare bambini, ragazzi e adulti nel loro percorso di apprendimento musicale.

Durante la mia attività di insegnante, spesso mi tornano in mente concetti e insegnamenti appresi dai miei mentori durante gli anni di studio. Mi piace tradurre idee avanzate in forme semplici e digeribili per bambini e ragazzi, perché credo che ogni insegnante abbia la responsabilità di credere nel potenziale dei propri allievi e di mettersi in discussione per trovare il modo più efficace di rendere comprensibili anche i concetti più complessi. È proprio in questa fascia d’età che si cominciano a piantare i semi più importanti della crescita.

Credo profondamente che la musica sia un investimento personale e uno strumento di crescita a 360 gradi. Per questo motivo, nelle mie lezioni metto sempre al primo posto l’empatia, il rispetto reciproco e l’impegno. Sono convinta che un miglioramento duraturo sullo strumento possa avvenire solo su queste basi solide.
Mi tengo costantemente aggiornata, anche al di fuori dell’insegnamento strumentale, per offrire agli allievi un approccio consapevole del contesto storico e teorico di ogni composizione su cui lavoriamo.

Ho conseguito il Bachelor presso l’HMTMH di Hannover (con il massimo dei voti, 1.0 tedesco / 6.0 svizzero) e sto attualmente completando il Master Specialistico in Music Performance e il Master Specialistico in Musica da Camera presso la Musik Akademie Basel.
Ho maturato una ricca esperienza concertistica e cameristica, e sono stata tra i premiati dei concorsi internazionali Arthur Grumiaux, Città di Padova, Feast of Duos Sion, oltre a essere finalista del ROSL Chamber Music Competition di Londra. Con il mio ensemble Trio Venere, ho inoltre partecipato a una Masterclass aperta con Steven Isserlis alla Wigmore Hall.

Provenendo da una famiglia di musicisti con una forte tradizione pedagogica, ho avuto la fortuna di imparare non solo attraverso i miei studi, ma anche osservando i miei genitori insegnare.
Ho oltre sette anni di esperienza nell’insegnamento, e alcuni dei miei allievi hanno superato con successo gli esami di ammissione presso Conservatori italiani e ottenuto premi in concorsi nazionali giovanili.

Clare

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My English lessons are designed to be engaging, supportive, and highly interactive, giving every child the confidence to read, write, speak and listen with growing independence. I create a warm classroom atmosphere where pupils feel safe to share ideas, make mistakes, and express themselves.

Each lesson combines clear learning objectives with a balance of whole-class teaching, guided practice, and hands-on activities. Children regularly explore stories, poems, and non-fiction texts, developing their comprehension through discussion, prediction, and inference. Writing tasks encourage creativity and accuracy, with a strong focus on vocabulary building, sentence structure, punctuation, and the use of adjectives, verbs, and connectives.

Phonics and spelling strategies are woven through the lessons to strengthen decoding and encoding skills, while speaking and listening are developed through partner talk, drama, role-play, and group discussion.

Above all, my English lessons aim to nurture:
• confidence in communicating ideas
• creativity in storytelling and writing
• curiosity about language
• careful listening to others
• a love of reading that extends beyond the classroom

Every pupil is supported to move from emerging understanding to secure mastery, ensuring steady progress and a genuine enjoyment of English.

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My name is Clara and I'm a cellist, teacher, and performer in Basel. I'm active in many different genres myself, which is why I can teach a wide variety of things on the cello :) It's important to me to create a learning atmosphere where both student and teacher feel comfortable. Student and teacher should meet as equals, as learning is most effective in a trusting environment.

Where do I come from musically?

It has always been important to me to explore all the possibilities my instrument offers. And to be honest, I'm not finished yet; the cello has so many facets to discover! I've already tried many different styles. I completed my Master's degree in Contemporary Music at the Basel Academy of Music in 2025. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Artistic Pedagogy in Freiburg. This gives me a solid foundation for teaching the instrument in a playful way and for unlocking the creativity of my students.

Can you also find me on stage?

Yes, mostly with my jazzy indie-pop band "Partiprivati". We write our own songs and I'm usually responsible for a good bassline :)

But also with Percaso String Quartet, with whom we only play string quartet works by women.

Or in Ensemble IPSO, a music theater project in which we try to blend the boundaries between music, theater and dance.

And always with solo performances at vernissages.

I have a solidarity pricing system, if it concerns you, feel free to write :)
Lessons at the student’s home and preferably in Riehen.