About
I have 20+ years of teaching experience and 40 years of performing experience. I'm comfortable teaching all levels and age ranges with training in the Suzuki method with a Master equivalent from the University of Minnesota and a BM in Violin performance from Oberlin College Conservatory and a MM in Violin performance from Rice University. I have performed with world reknown musicians like Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Tilson Thomas, Itzhak Perlman, and world reknown ensembles like the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, New World Symphony and San Antonio Symphony.
My Philosophy is take the student where they are and make them better. It's an individualized approach to how the student learns best, along with various resources both in repertoire and technology to create the best learning environment for the student.
I enjoy the process of learning and to see a student's face light up after they have mastered a certain skill, successful performance, entrance into a higher level ensemble or the acknowledgement that they are improving. Talent isn't in born, it's created with hard work, discipline and a superior learning environment.
website: stevenleungstudios.com
facebook: Steven Leung Studios, LLC
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I have an initial intake lesson where I can evaluate the students needs, strengths and weaknesses and the appropriate repertoire, etudes, skills that each student needs. We then set out goals to work on both short and long term goals to set out to accomplish. It helps for each student to have a notebook and also SD card in case they want to record their lessons which they can do weekly.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have both a BM and MM in violin performance and a master equivalent in Suzuki Pedagogy. I have 20+ years of teaching as well as 40 years of performing. I have taught at MacPhail Center for Music and currently the Orchestra Director at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN. I have taught in my private music studio which is an LLC for 20 years.