Vancouver Strings
About
I enjoy teaching. We have fun here. We perform twice during the year. We have a Christmas Program in December at the Pythian Home and have a recital in the spring.
I love developing relationships with my students and watching them grow. I love what I do. There is a warm and enjoyable feeling in my home and a wonderful setting to explore learning to play. We also play together and this fall had a night when my students played duets, trios and quartets together it was great fun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We work on literature from the Suzuki Books. Listening is required and reviewing material is essential to building confidence. Students memorize their literature which is a great way to build musicality. We work on scales and sight reading as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have received training at Suzuki Summer camps for 11 years and have tuaght for 25 years. I have studied with a teacher privately for the last 15 years and continue to grow in my craft.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30 min is $20
45 min is $30
60 minutes is $40
How did you get started teaching?
I studied violin from the time I was 10. Received a music minor from BYU in 1976. I have tuaght for 25 years and have raised 5 musical sons. 2 play the piano, 2 play the cello and 1 plays the violin. I am also a vocalist and play a little piano. i got started teaching when our 3rd son asked to play the violin. I had played in the Vancouver symphony orchestra for 10 years and thought it was a good time to learn how to teach. I worked in tandem with a seasoned teach, Sue Yunker, and began studying at Suzuki institues.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types, all ages. My youngest students have been 3 years ol and my oldest student was 84.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I performed for 15 years in a recital each spring where I played a solo in the old Church in down town Portland, Or. I also played with the Vancovuer Symphone Orchestr for 10 years. I worked with Salvador Brotons for 2 years and loved it.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It's important that you meet with the teacher. Get a feeling for the environment in which you'll be studying and get a feeling for the teachers personality and ability to relate to you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They need to discuss lesson schedules and available times to practice so they can make a commitment to the whole pracrtice.