Violin Studio Of Dr. Dimitry Olevsky

Violin Studio Of Dr. Dimitry Olevsky

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Much of my teaching principles are based on outlining the advantageous mental and physical practice techniques revealed through research in Sports Psychology. These methods help my students strategically overcome the numerous psychological obstacles in order to develop a consistently high level of performance.

I share with students my Sports Psychology research that focuses on common triggers for performance anxiety and stage fright. By assessing the students’ performances, I design an applicable daily practice plan which gears to establish better control over the physical and psychological symptoms known to negatively impact performance. Applying these principles also helps in the development of increased control of muscular and mental functions, accuracy, precision, discipline, mental awareness and overall coordination. By incorporating knowledge of Sports Psychology in my lessons, I hope to educate about the existing relationship between mental process and physical execution and the impact one has on the other.

For professional athletes and musicians, performing under pressure is an inescapable element of their careers. Given the current levels of performance excellence and the consequent fierceness of competition, consistency in performance quality is indispensable in attaining the degree of professionalism. This implied link between musical and athletic disciplines is a logical one. Similarly to athletes, musicians must achieve high levels of technical skill, efficient movement patterns, acute focus, composure and extreme concentration, all while maintaining a consistently high level of performance.

Musicians ‘play’ music as athletes ‘play’ sports. Therefore, like sports, a musical performance is a physical activity with extreme demands on technical facility, training ethics, discipline, deliberate practice, structure, dedication, determination, motivation and inspiration. Like sports, it is a form of self-expression, performed in front of an audience and demanding astounding mastery of the human mind and body. Both performance practices provide the performer with opportunities for excellence, though the journey may bring forth intense pressures, challenges, anxieties, fears and psychological phobias. Adapting the methods and principles developed by research in sports psychology, affords tremendous advantage in a musician’s constant desire to elevate, not only the quality, but also the consistency of quality in their performance.

I plan to continue incorporating established and developing sports psychology principles into my teaching of orchestral, chamber and solo repertoire, and to emphasize their general psychological benefits and contribution to human enrichment.


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23 years in business
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    Besidone

    Working with Dimitry as a first time violin player has truly been successful. He not only is extremely talented but is very patient. I have learned so much in such a short little time and will continue lessons as long as I can.
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    January 11, 2021

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    Chaya L.

    Ive only taken a few lessons with him but I have enjoyed them all. He is respectful and takes his time in explaining things which is very helpful. He is a really good teacher and I highly recommend you take classes with him.
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    January 01, 2021

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    Vincent G.

    Dr. Dimitry Olevsky is a spectacular violinist and educator, and has provided me with a lot of good information, and critique. He is very knowledgeable regarding the instrument, and I have improved considerably while studying as his pupil. On the contrary, he can also be quite honest and occasionally harsh at times, and it can be demoralizing. However, I am aware that it’s not his intent to bring me down. I know he wants me to succeed and play as best as I can, and that is why he pushes me to do my best.
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    December 31, 2020

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    Efstathia E.

    If you are looking for a great violin teacher then Dimitry is the one. My 6 yr old daughter has been taking lessons with Dimitry for the past 4 months and he is incredible. Very knowledgeable and passionate about what he is doing , was able to transfer his love for violin to my daughter who now is able to read notes , enjoys playing and looks forward for her lesson. Dimitry really cares about his students and their progress. We are so grateful that we found him and couldnt recommend him enough
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    December 28, 2020

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    Hailey

    Dr. Dimitry Olevsky is an incredibly talented musician and teacher that values the learning of his students. His knowledge is phenomenal, and he always makes sure you understand what he is teaching you. You can improve drastically in a short amount of time under his guidance (with practice of course). Not only is he amazing at teaching, but he connects with his students to make sure they feel comfortable and supported.
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    December 28, 2020

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    Kristin B.

    Hes a great and patient instructor who picks up on different ways to teach his students (consequently Im still afflicted with stage fright and he modifies his style by leaving the room or by joining me with a duet- oddly enough that worked well, as I was able to relax more). Im looking forward to where this violin endeavor will take me under his guidance.
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    March 03, 2020
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    University of California, Santa Barbara Doctor of Musical Arts CA 2012

    Activities: Pupil of Yuval Yaron

    Young Artists String Quartet: tutelage of Yuval Yaron

    Ensemble of Contemporary Music

    Concerto Competition winner 2009, 2011

    Concertmaster of Symphony Orchestra

    Publication: The Study of Success in Music: Applying Methods Developed

    by Sports Psychology towards Achieving Peak Performance.

    Manhattan School of Music Master of Music NY 2008

    Activities: Pupil of Grigory Kalinovsky

    String Quartet, Piano Trio: tutelage of

    Robert Man, & American String Quartet

    Concertmaster of Baroque Aria

    Title Positions in Chamber and Symphony Orchestra

    California State University, Long Beach Bachelor of Music CA 2005

    Activities: Pupil of Linda Rose

    Piano Quintet

    Symphony Concertmaster

    Concerto Competition winner

    Scholarship Competition winner

    By incorporating my Sport Psychology studies in lessons, Dimitry’s methods successfully help develop and increase control of muscular and mental functions, accuracy, precision, discipline, mental awareness and overall coordination in violin performance. As feedback to his approach, my students win title positions in the Colburn Chamber and Los Angeles Youth Orchestras, Idyllwild Music

    Festival, Interlochen Music Festival, Palisades High School Symphony, Grand Prizes in the International Music Competition of Young Performers ‘Colibri’, Concerto Competitions by the Committee of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Idyllwild School Auditions. His students also have had the privilege in performing at the Disney Hall and participate in orchestral tours in Prague, Vienna and Italy.


    Services offered

    Violin