Northeast Conservatory

Northeast Conservatory

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

Music is my passion, and I see teaching violin as a way of spreading the love for this great art form. I'm convinced that having an appreciation for the arts is so necessary for us all as individuals and as a society. So, my ultimate goal is to help students experience the joy and connection that are part of music, so they can then share this with others, and become more well-rounded, creative, and empathetic.

I help students create a practice routine so that they can improve their technique through consistent work. I'm happy to guide my students through practicing, and show them how to practice efficiently. I grew up learning to play with the Suzuki violin method, and later I went on to do Suzuki Teacher Training, so most of my teaching of beginning students uses Suzuki's ideas. In the case of young students, I strongly encourage parents to be present at lessons, and oversee home practice. Those two factors will help students improve much faster, and ultimately, if they improve faster they'll enjoy it more. I stress helping students have a relaxed and balanced posture, and I make sure they establish good technical habits and correct form right away. This makes playing easier, so they don't have to go back and change the incorrect habits years later.

I teach private students at my house, but can also do online/Skype lessons.

I have had a studio at the Laughlin School of Music in Northbrook, Illinois, The People's School of Music in Chicago, and Musical Offering in Evanston, Illinois for eleven years altogether, before moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan.


Highlights

Hired 2 times
18 years in business
Serves Grand Rapids , MI
Offers online services

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Sofia W.

She is very helpful and patient with me.
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September 23, 2019
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Frequently asked questions

I am currently a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony.  I have a Master of Music degree in violin performance from New England Conservatory in Boston, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, two of the most renowned music schools in the country.

I also have done Suzuki Teacher Training courses, and I grew up being a Suzuki student from the time I was five years old.  So I'm very familiar with all the Suzuki repertoire and books, as well as philosophy.  I've been on both sides--as a student and teacher!  

As I became more advanced in high school and college, I studied with teachers who studied with the famous violin teacher Ivan Galamian, so much of my technical training is based on his system.  In college and graduate school I took additional classes in pedagogy (how to teach), and spent time observing experienced teachers, as well as being a student teacher myself.

My current rate is $50 per hour, $40 for a 45-minute lesson, and $30 for 30 minutes. 

I'd prefer payment to be made a month ahead of time, for four lessons.  I am flexible and can work with you though, if your situation makes that difficult.


Services offered

Violin