Isabel K. says, "We interviewed a few violin teachers hoping to find one who has experience teaching children as young as 3+, which is when our son started, and neither of us are violinists. Our son asked for a violin when he was 3 and we wanted to fulfill his wish. The task of finding a suitable teacher is harder than one thinks. Kids at that age are active, have limited communication skills, and teachers can underestimate their capabilities, but likewise, children are very good at manipulating the situation and it can turn into a stressful situation for the parents + teacher. After 4 months with Miss Dennie I want to commend her for her patience and keeping the class fun. She is very patient with our son, teaches him seasonal songs (Halloween and Christmas right now), teaches him piano during breaks and also a bit of dance. She is very expressive with her movements and we can see him copying her movements when he practices at home which is great to have violin role models like that. We also like that she has a lot of knowledge about music programs and activities in the Bay Area so as to give us options as our son gets older and better. The analogies and narration she uses so he comprehends music tempos, interpretation, etc, are very much in-line with what he's able to comprehend at his young age. We also appreciate the feedback she gives us with regards to his progress. Our son is very committed to violin (despite his young age!) and we commend Miss Dennie for taking this seriously by continuously stimulating him and giving him a well-rounded experience." Read more
