One-to-one violin and viola lessons for all ages and levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced

Àpd 71.53 $ /h

Learn to play viola or violin, take up your playing again, or refine your existing skills further!

I offer one-to-one lessons in viola and violin playing. I have over 20 years of performing and over 10 years of teaching experience and am currently working as viola and violin teacher at the East Helsinki Music Institute and the Lappeenranta Music School. I have also in-depth knowledge of working as an ensemble coach and improvisation teacher.
I teach all ages. Alongside teaching, I’m playing as a freelancer in orchestras in Finland and abroad, frequently as section leader.

I have a Master of Music Degree from both the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. My interests in different musical styles are broad, and I’ve been involved in many cross-arts collaborations. I’m a German and British national, currently living in Finland. Whilst German is my mother tongue, I speak English and Finnish fluently.

You can choose the length of the class - 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes. Additional material such as marked scores, exercise sheets, personal plans, and access to teaching videos are included in the lessons.

Informations supplémentaires

Students need their own instrument, a tuning app (I can help set this up in the lesson), and a device from which they are able to read music (laptop/tablet), music stand if using printed music.

NOTE: Any cancellations within less than 12 hours will still be charged. Lessons can be rescheduled ahead of this time.

Lieu

En ligne depuis Finlande

Présentation

I’m a freelance musician and full-time viola and violin teacher based in Finland, where I commute between Helsinki and Lappeenranta. I offer online classes to all ages and all levels of experience. Teaching live classes on location can be discussed.

With over 20 years performing and over 10 years teaching experience, I would say that both areas are of equal importance to me. The main aspect about performing and teaching that I love is to share music with people around me.
I love teaching beginners, I equally love working with students of other levels. I’m very open-minded, patient and love to build my teaching around each student’s personal wishes. We will tailor the lessons to what you would like to learn and work towards specific goals!

Students will receive plenty of additional help and material to guide them between lessons.

I would love to meet you and get started soon to help you realise your musical potential!

Education

Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London: Master of Music (Distinction)
Sibelius Academy, University of Arts Helsinki: Master of Music
Teacher’s Certificate of Pedagogics according to Tampere University

Expérience / Qualifications

Violin/Viola Teacher at East Helsinki Music Institute, Helsinki, Finland
Violin/Viola Teacher at North London Colourstrings Centre, London, UK
Helsinki Chamber Orchestra, principal viola

Substitute positions in:
Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra; Sweden (principal viola)
Lappeenranta City Orchestra, Finland (principal viola)
Pori Sinfonietta, Finland (principal viola)
Lapland Chamber Orchestra (principal viola)
St Michel’s Strings (principal viola)
Lohja City Orchestra (principal viola)
Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Kuopio Symphony Orchestra

European Youth Orchestra, member 2019
Germany Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, member 2004 - 2010

Age

Enfants (4-6 ans)

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

allemand

finnois

Compétences

Alto

Violon

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Musical Improvisation Classes - individual lessons, all instruments, ages and abilities

43.16 $ /h

I’m a professional violist and have been improvising since I was a child. Nowadays, I perform with various improvisation ensembles and have been collaborating with theatre, dance, and film projects. I co-founded ”Kaipuu” FESTIVAL OF SILENT FILM AND IMPROVISED SOUND in 2018. I’ve been taught in Classical Improvisation by Prof. David Dolan at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London during 2010-2015 whilst completing my Bachelor's and Masters studies. Further studies followed at the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts, Helsinki. I also took part in numerous conferences and courses such as the METRIC International Conference for Improvisation in The Hague in 2017. I’ve held numerous improvisation courses at the East Helsinki Music Institute.

Improvisation is the best way for anyone to explore more - about themselves, about others, about the world around you. According to your level of experience, the content will be tailored to your specific wishes and going at a pace that challenges you but builds on positive experiences. We will push past ”limitations” that we tend to impose on ourselves and travel on the road of creative freedom.

Depending on your personal interests, we will discover different areas of musical improvisation and explore a common mindset that will help you in all areas of life.

Some of the areas we can explore together are:

- improvising on scales, ground bass, harmonic progressions,
multi-part improvisation, tonal and tonally free improvisation, modulation

- improvising within Classical forms such as Minuets, Rondos, Sonata-form

- improvising to text, images or silent film

- improvising within musical repertoire (including cadenzas and ornamentations)

- improvising in between or ahead of pieces (Preludes/ Interludes)

- Practice habits that incorporate an improvisational, more creative mindset

- Improvisational exercises to help with audition/concert preparation, enhance performance and reduce anxiety

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I graduated from Viola at the Koninklijk Conservatorium of Brussels, and also as a music Professor for all levels from the Conservatory of Buenos Aires (Argentina), specialized in viola.I have experience teaching music to kids through games, in school orchestras or privately. I also teach adults, adjusting the class to their interests and needs. During the lessons, the student will also learn music theory integrated with the instrument class.

Paula

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I am a professional violinist. I graduated with distinction at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Master) and hold a Bachelor Diploma from Codarts (Rotterdam).
I also pursued a masters degree in Music Education at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

I teach students of all ages and levels.
I have fifteen years of teaching experience in the Netherlands and in Belgium ( privately and at music schools/muziekacademies).

In my lessons I help the students to find a good contact with the instrument and cultivate a positive relationship with music by integrating the development of aural skills, sense of rhythm and an optimal body use, enabling them to connect with their musical imagination.
The lessons are adapted to each student's needs and wishes.

Katia

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Russian-Korean violinist born in Moscow, graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Vienna Conservatory and the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (with distinction), gives violin and solfege lessons in English, French or German in the center of Brussels (Place Jourdan, Etterbeek).
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Will I learn how to play the violin? Then you will have the right address!

Professional musician with music lessons as a violinist with a diploma from the Moscow Conservatory "PI Tsjaikovski", Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna and Royal Conservatory of Brussels;
I offer my service in the cafeteria, which has a level of interest in the music. Aarzel nit om contact met mij op te nemen. Ik spreek Engels, Duits, Frans, Russian and envoudig Neederlands.

Location: Place Jourdan, Etterbeek Brussel
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The Moscow violinist, a graduate of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, the Vienna Conservatory, and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (with honors), teaches violin to children, adults, and teenagers. Music lessons for children ages 1-4 are offered in the form of a small concert. Courses are available in English, French, German, or Russian. Lessons are held in Etterbeek (Place Jourdan) or online via webcam.
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Dajana

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In this violin course you will learn a foundation in learning one of the most rewarding instruments in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Grip the bow, hold the violin, have the perfect hand position and enjoy playing the strings while learning how to read the notes, the violin rhythm and technique.

Students will generally learn better if they feel a connection developing with their teacher, whether that’s through humour, showing care about their development, or making sure teacher devote time equally to all students when in a group.

You will not regret. 😊

Ester

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My goal is to make people of all ages and levels learn not only playing an instrument but how can music help them in their everyday life.
I am an Albanian violinist, with a Bachelor degree in Classical Music (Violin) and Musicologie in Sorbonne University.
Over the years, my experiences with different youth and professional orchestras all around Europe have made me understand that music is important not only for professional musicians but also for everyone.
I can teach in English or French and of course in my mother tongue Albanian.

Freek

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Individual instrument coaching violin or piano.
Do you need distraction, meaning and structure for yourself or your family in these difficult times? Have you always been interested in violin or piano? Do you want your child to learn a beautiful instrument without the pressure of exams? This is now possible at Rubato, for both young and old!

- Adjusted to your level and style preference, at your own pace.
- Tailored to your ambition and agenda: recreational? A springboard to musical studies? Your own dream project?
- Lessons via skype, also at home or on location.
- Small ensembles who want coaching are also welcome.

Ideal for those looking for a pleasant hobby in a relaxed atmosphere, which can also be challenging on an intellectual, motor and emotional level.

Geertje

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Musicwonderland is easy and enjoyable and with great enthusiasm :)
Violinwonderland, easy and fun. After a great international career, I love to teach everyone the violin! It's easy and based on the right moves that give the right sound directly :)

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Hallo, ich heiße Anaïs, komme aus Frankreich, bin 26 jh und habe mein Bachelor und Master an der Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe absolviert.

Ich habe Erfahrung mit Unterrichten und kann dir Musiktheorie, Gesang, improvisation und Geigenspielen
beibringen.

Ich unterrichte verschiedene Style (habe auch ein E-Geige)

Technick/ Etuden / Ubung / Spielerisches Lernen / Solo Stück / Duet / spielen mit Begleitung

Der Unterricht kann bei dir zuhause oder bei mir
(in der Waldstadt) stattfinden- gerne aber auch als online Unterricht.

Ich freue mich über Schüler*innen aller Altersstufen!

Erfahrungen:

Ich unterrichte seit 7 Jahren. Meine Mutter ist Klavier Lehrerin.

-Diplome DEM (Toulouse in Konservatorium, frankreich)
doppelfach Geige und Gesang
-Bachelor(Musikhochschule, Karlsruhe)
Pädagogik Fach absolviert mit 1,0 (Praktikum im Badische Konservatorium,Karlsruhe)

Kammermusik, Orchester, Probespiel, Solo Konzert, Wettbewerb Erfahrung

Ich komponiere auch sehr gerne für meine Schülern. (übung, duet etc.)

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My name is Juliette, a young professional violinist who obtained my master's degree at the Brussels Conservatory in 2018 in the class of Shirly Laub. With my experience, I offer violin and music theory lessons. I have been teaching the violin for 10 years, while continuing my activity as a substitute at the National Orchestra of Belgium and at the Brussels Philharmonic.
I adapt my lessons to each student, by offering courses focused on technique or more free, according to each person's expectations. My adaptability extends to all levels and all ages!

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Violin lessons for all levels and all ages.
I have been teaching violin for 2 years, I work with children and with adults. And for me, it's very interesting - to share my passion and love for music with other people. I really want to help and teach each person because I think music is very important to all of us.
Together, we can learn various techniques, enrich our knowledge of music and choose a repertoire you like.

Toby

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Hi there,

I'm a professional viola and violin teacher, teaching in person and online, in English, German or Russian.

As well as instrumental teaching and ensemble coaching of all ages and levels over the last 12 years, I’ve led numerous professional workshops, including ‘Music First’ and ‘Music Masters’ in London and have taught on the Senior and Primary Arpeggione Viola Courses. As a member of the European String Teachers’ Association, I participated in their conferences across Europe, including at the European Parliament in 2018.

I also prepare students for music exams, auditions and competitions at all levels, and work with them on music theory, aural and sight reading skills, and can accompany them the piano.

Alongside my teaching I perform internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, including at Kings Place London, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Philharmonie Berlin. I am a Hattori Foundation and Villa Musica artist, winner of the Małopolska competition, the Barbirolli Prize at the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and the Len Lickorish Memorial Prize at the Royal Overseas League International Strings Competition.

I hold a masters degree with first class honours from the class of Tabea Zimmermann at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, and Bachelors with the same distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where I began in the primary department almost 20 years ago.

I'm an avid chamber musician, and am a founding member of Ensemble Textura, a string ensemble based in Berlin, performing renowned works alongside experimental arrangements and lesser known masterpieces. I've also performed with Tabea Zimmermann at the Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Gary Hoffman and Antje Weithaas at Kronberg Academy’s ‘Chamber Music Connects the World’, with Claudio Martínez Mehner at Encuentro de Santander, and regularly participate in the Open Chamber Music Seminar at Prussia Cove.

** Reviews Below **

Alain

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Musical training; beginner improvement, catch-up; syllabus provided
Instrument, violin lessons, viola. Own your instrument
musical direction; beginner, improvement. Complete musical training required
vocal coaching: you want to be part of a vocal group or choir, but you have difficulty finding, asking your voice, a few sessions can help you.
For each type of course, I look for solutions that are adapted to you.
It is also possible to have sessions via the internet (Zoom or other)

Manuel

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My violin classes are open to people of all ages and levels. You may have used to play the violin many years ago and are trying to get back at it but don't know how, you may have just started and you're looking for a teacher that can guide your first steps, you may be looking for regular coaching for an already developed sense of musicality — my classes accommodate all of the above and more.
Most of my pupils are already intermediate students who are dedicated to becoming the young violinists of the future, but that doesn't mean my class isn't for you if you are simply looking for a hobby! Music is about having fun together!

I can teach in English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (fluent) or French (basic).

Erika

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Trained across several European countries, I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in performance and have received classes through masterclasses and festivals with renowned international artists.

As an orchestral musician, I’ve performed with various national orchestras in Europe, including ensembles based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, and others. I currently perform actively as both a chamber and orchestral musician.

Personalized lessons for all levels – from beginners to advanced.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your playing, I offer individually tailored viola and violin lessons adapted to your needs and goals.

Lessons available in English, French, and Spanish.

Bahae

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This violin course is designed for beginners and intermediate students, and aims to develop the essential technical and musical skills for playing smoothly and expressively. The program includes learning the fundamentals of violin playing, such as correct posture, grip, and producing a clear tone. You'll work on scales and arpeggios to develop your dexterity, as well as bowing techniques to master different stroke patterns. Sheet music reading, musical analysis, and music theory practice are integrated into the course to strengthen your theoretical knowledge and music-reading skills. Alongside this, you'll explore a diverse repertoire, ranging from classical works to more contemporary pieces, and will have the opportunity to work in a group to improve your listening and coordination with other musicians. The course also includes personalized guidance to structure your practice and prepare you for performances, with an emphasis on musical expression and managing stage fright. My approach aims to make each student independent and to encourage their musical development in a caring and motivating environment.