About
Hello, My name is Tina Qu, concert violinist and teacher. I am the member of the LA Opera, Associate Concert Master of the New West Symphony and frequesntly perform with LA Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra among others. I have had my schoolings done in the best musical Institutions in the country such as Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music and USC. With such a strong musical background, I am always been motivated to help the youth and the studetns, who are able to have the right attitude in learning the violin and enjoy the positive experience that usually goes both ways.
I am curently teaching at the Colburn School and over the years, I have taught at Hong Kong University, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, East Los Angeles College.
People often say that my teaching style holds high standard and it usally requires the studetns with sincerety, seriousness and good attitude in students, in order to achiave the best result possbiel. The result is always immediate case after case, including the former students earned high leveled Certificate of Mertis; became Harvard School graduate; won competitions, etc. These days, I tend to only teach talented and gifted young beginners.
As a teacher, I offer an free and brief meeting with the postential new student, so we could get to know one another better before the process begins and also able to make a personalized plan.
Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
Tina Qu
To see my students improving, engaging and enjoying what they can do best in their ability. Often times strive more and to develop to their best potentials in many other areas under the influence of violin studying with me.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
-Interview
-Hearing the student first and make an individual plan
-Setting up weekly lesson for 45-60 mins or some are every 2 weeks.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-USC
-Curtis Institue of Music
-Juilliard School
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
-$80-$100 for hourly lesson ( depends on the level )
-$65 for 45 mins lesson
-$45 for 30 mins lesson
How did you get started teaching?
Student demands and referrals
What types of students have you worked with?
-All ages 6 years old up to adult studetns
-Gifted beginners all the way to advanced level
-Music major students
-CM prep
-Orchestra students
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
-I play concert almost every week throughout the season.
-Panel and member of California Teachers Association
-Solo, chamber music, Orchestra.
-My own solo concert with the Claremont Symphony in mid June
-Enjoy being a member of LA Opera and working with the top artists.
-Actively performing with the top orchestras in LA, such as LA Phil, Hollywood Bowl and Studios.
-Very fortunate to do what I do and loving it wholeheartedly !
-Teaching level ONLY inter medium to advance; Ability to read music.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
-Don't settle for lesser teacher(s) Why ? Because it would have wasting so much time, money and effort to learning the WRONG THINGS !
-The teachers with good credentials as well as the experience are the ones who have been and done the good and the right things for themsevles, in order to achieve to that level. Naturally, they would know more and have more experience to share with the students.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
-Your desires of learning
-The current level
-Financial situation. If hourly rate is challenging, then try for 45 mins lesson instead or lesson in every other week rather than weekly ones, etc.
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