About
I am a professional violinist with years of playing and teaching experience. My students have performed in Carnegie hall and the Kennedy center, and have been admitted to youth orchestras and performing arts schools. I am patient and caring and persistent. I am only offering online lesson from the comfort of your home. Feel free to contact me with any questions at my email!
I love working and growing with my students and helping them achieve their goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
If it's a student is new to the violin, we will first get familiar with the instrument by naming each part of it. Then we would begin to find a comfortable position to hold the violin on before trying to pluck the strings and make sounds. Note-reading is important for violinists, but it is also important to train our ears to develop the best technique. Its important students are set up correctly in the ears and have great postures.
If the student had prior experiences with learning the instrument, then I would first listen to the student play something they like and work with them on that first before moving on or adding other repertoires that I think the student could benefit from.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a graduate of Eastman School of Music and the University of Maryland. I have a bachelors and a masters violin performance degree. I have been teaching since my undergraduate years, and currently maintains an active performance and teaching schedule in the DMV area.
My students have performed in Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and have been admitted to youth orchestras and performing arts schools in Maryland and California.
I have studied under some of the best pedagogues in the world and have served leadership position in orchestras and have played with many professional orchestras
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For in person lessons, I charge $85 for one hour, and $45 for half an hour for in person lessons where I travel to the students within 10-15 miles of College Park, Maryland.
For online lessons, I charge $70 an hour, and $40 for half an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching after taking a pedagogy class in school.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students ages 4 through 40! From beginners to advanced students.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently played with Yo-Yo Ma with the Virginia Symphony - he was amazing!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
A good teacher should also be a competent player and has many different experiences.