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Hi! I am Kathy!
I am a violin teacher in the Pittsburgh area, located more specifically in the Bridgeville/South Fayette area.
I have a developed background in music performance, I got my Bachelor's degree in Arts and Music Performance in 2017 in Chile. I also did an Artist Diploma Program and a Master's degree in Music Performance at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA, getting those degrees in 2021 and 2023.
I have plenty of experience teaching, I have been teaching for over 8 years, and I also speak Spanish, so I can give lessons in both languages, English and Spanish.
I am a certified Suzuki violin teacher, and I use Suzuki as my principal methodology, but I know as well that every student is different, so I adapt it to each of my students.
Talking about students, I have experience working with children as young as 3 years old, teenagers, and adults. I don't think there is a limit of age to start learning something new, it just depends on your motivation.
Specialties
Do you own a violin?
Student who has an instrument, Student who is planning to purchase an instrument and would like advice
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Instrument interested in
Violin
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Reviews
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Javiera
Es muy buena profesora, siempre está buscando en la perfección en cada cosa que uno
hace al tocar el violín, aprendí muchas cosas como tocar con más fuerza, no tener miedo
a desafinar una nota porque es parte del proceso :) con ella perdí el miedo a equivocarme
al tocar
hace al tocar el violín, aprendí muchas cosas como tocar con más fuerza, no tener miedo
a desafinar una nota porque es parte del proceso :) con ella perdí el miedo a equivocarme
al tocar
August 20, 2020
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Roxana S.
Excelente profesora
August 20, 2020
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Kattya P.
Yo estuve en clases de violín desde 2016 hasta principios del 2019 con la profesora
Katherine. Fue una linda experiencia, pues su método de estudio me permitió ir avanzando
progresivamente en el instrumento e ir puliendo las técnicas, además me insistió a tomar
nuevos desafíos hasta tocar piezas más complejas. Se nota el avance a medi... Show more
Katherine. Fue una linda experiencia, pues su método de estudio me permitió ir avanzando
progresivamente en el instrumento e ir puliendo las técnicas, además me insistió a tomar
nuevos desafíos hasta tocar piezas más complejas. Se nota el avance a medi... Show more
August 20, 2020
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Antonia P.
(Español) Que fueran estrictas, puntuales y por sobre todo que se centrara justo donde
estoy débil o donde fallaba.
estoy débil o donde fallaba.
August 20, 2020
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Mimet V.
A very good teacher, I really learned many things with her. Although sometimes she was
strict and somewhat sarcastic, she always worried about my education.
strict and somewhat sarcastic, she always worried about my education.
August 20, 2020
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Isabella P.
The teacher was really patient and good at what she did. I think I would have improved
more if I studied as much as I should have, but classes were really good and I learned a lot.
Some of my classmates improved soo much with her as a teacher, it was amazing! If you
study and do as she says you are gonna learn how to play violin beautifully. 1... Show more
more if I studied as much as I should have, but classes were really good and I learned a lot.
Some of my classmates improved soo much with her as a teacher, it was amazing! If you
study and do as she says you are gonna learn how to play violin beautifully. 1... Show more
August 20, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We start with the basics, which means parts of the violin, parts of the bow, bow holding, violin holding, resting position, and other basic things I feel are important for the student to know. If the student has some experience, I expect to hear something in the first lesson, and we start working from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor's degree in Arts, Music Performance, Universidad de Chile.
Artist Diploma Program in Music Performance, Duquesne University.
M.M in Performance, Duquesne University.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 for each 30-minute lesson.
$40 for each 45-minute lesson.
$50 for each 60-minute lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching violin in my home country, Chile. I started doing it in different settings, one-on-one lessons, and group classes.
I started principally because I wanted to share my knowledge with children and every person who would like to learn how to play this beautiful instrument.
What types of students have you worked with?
Children starting at 3 years old.
Teenagers of all ages.
Adult people.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Each semester, I organize a recital with my students, so they can play the pieces they have been working on in front of their families/friends and other students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
You need to trust them, any professor that you choose, you need to be sure you will be able to trust what they teach you. Make sure they have enough background on their education and experience, and also make sure they are a good fit for you. Not all teachers are for all students.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They need to make sure they practice as the teacher told them, but anyway, if you as a student have a need, just communicate it immediately with your teacher. There is no way for any teacher to know what is on the student's mind, so communication here is key.
Services offered
Violin