Violin for Kiddos: the way to fall in love with the instrument

From 47.77 € /h

Warm welcome to every little human out there who has chosen to play the most beautiful instrument in the world! And welcome to the most patient parents: believe me, I totally understand how hard it can be to raise a musician.

So I'm here for you to help 🙌🏻

How I can help you:

1) My favorite role is a home tutor for a kid who already plays the violin, or has offline classes with another teacher, but needs some help at home. We can work together on such details like intonation, phrasing, sound, virtuosity, etc. I can help to choose the appropriate program, or just work on that one given by your teacher.

2) I also can give occasional classes when you need some urgent help: maybe your teacher is on holiday, and you're preparing for important exam/recording/concert. These are very straightforward classes, with precise goals and detailed practice.

3) Starting from scratch. Please pay attention that I accept this kind of inquiries only with kids older than 12. We will learn the instrument, must-have music theory, and make all the way through, from zero to first favorite melodies played by your child!

If your request includes something that I didn't mention above, please feel free to ask ♥️

❗️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: I don't do violin classes online from zero for kids from 7 to 12 years, because I strongly believe that personal contact, being able to help the kid physically is essential in this age. I can give classes to children of this age though if they have another teacher offline, and just need some help at home.

OFFLINE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS 🎻

Extra information

Offline classes are available in Shanghai and Nantong (Jiangsu) only.
60-minute classes are available only for 13+ year old kids.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Shanghai, China

Online from China

About Me

I've been teaching violin in Nantong University since February 2023. In May 2025 one of my students from Double Degree Program of our university was chosen to continue his studies in Siena Conservatory in Italy.

Currently I'm also an associate principal violin of Nantong University Symphony Orchestra.

Before coming to China, I worked as a principal violinist in the State Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan for 8 years, also performed as a soloist and a part of different chamber ensembles. Visited more than 10 countries with concerts.

I have laureate prizes from several international music competitions, and a State Medal "Shukhrat" for services in art, given personally by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyaev.

My teaching philosophy.

My main purpose is to wake up your inner music lover, nurture him, maintain and develop your feelings towards music. At the same time I try to pay attention to the detailed work, because it's impossible to imagine violin practice without working on intonation, sound producing, and other issues.

Education

State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, Bachelor's degree (2012-2016).
Republican Specialized Musical Academic Lyceum named after Uspensky (2000-2012).

The last three years of my education I was taught by famous Uzbek violinist and teacher, Vladimir Ioudenitch (Yudenich)

Experience / Qualifications

Violin Instructor in Nantong Universtity (Nantong, China, 2023-present)

Associate principal violin of Nantong University Symphony Orchestra (2023-present)

Private violin tutor since 2017

Principal Violin in the State Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan (2014-2023)

First violin in chamber ensemble "Soloists of Uzbekistan" (2013-2014)

First, then Principal violin in chamber orchestra "Young Talents of Uzbekistan" (2008-2014)

Participant of numerous music projects, concerts and festivals, as a soloist and chamber music player (string duets, quartets, etc)

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Russian

Chinese

Skills

Violin

Playing techniques:

Intonation

Children's music

Child development

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

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At student's home

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

Violin for Amateurs: for all violin lovers out there, teenagers and adults

53.08 € /h

Are you dreaming to play the violin just for the pleasure of it, for your own enjoyment? Do you hate scales and boring pieces you had been given by the teachers?

I'm here to help you 🙌🏻

Easy songs instead of scales, lifehacks which will help you to learn faster, no boring theory - only must-have information.

Violin for Adult Beginners: from Zero to Your Favorite Music

51.31 € /h

I'm excited to welcome here all the violin lovers, those who want to play the most beautiful instrument in the world, but don't know where to start.

It'll be a great pleasure for me to open up for you a whole new world of violin. Together we will learn everything about the instrument, learn only necessary music theory and make it all the way through: from the very first steps like posture and hands' position, to playing your favorite songs!

Those who are doubting about being back to music after decades without practice are welcomed, too! I'll help you remember all the basis you've been given, work on new techniques, learn new pieces, and help you to bring music back to your life.

Being taught by three different professors during my school and conservatory, taking part in master-classes given by famous musicians, and of course teaching university students on-campus myself, I've gathered a wide range of teaching methods, specific exercises, violin lifehacks, and a lot of love and passion for my job.

Feel free to ask any questions, I'll try to reply ASAP. And welcome to class!

Gerard

Music in all its forms has always been a passion that I carry inside me since I was a child. I graduated in piano performance with highest honors in 2009 in Russia and my studies also includes the courses of music theory, harmony, music history, choir and chamber music. I also did my masters and the Artist Diploma at Royal College of Music in London,under the guidance of Professor Norma Fisher.
I attended masterclasses with internationally recognized teachers and soloists like Sergei Babayan, Bella Davidovich, Nikolay Petrov, John Lill among others.
Beside classical music studies, I have always cultivated interests in different music styles like pop, blues and jazz and I attended many courses.
I love teaching because solving problems of other students helps me to improve myself.
I also enjoy to give my experience and my knowledge encouraging students to be curios to music of various styles.
I can prepare for ABRSM and TRINITY exams at any level.
I practice different sports including swimming and boxing and I'm interested in different disciplines such as core energetics, meditation, Alexander technique and NLP that helps me to study deeply the techniques for a better performance in public and manage the energy of my body.

Chen

Piano lessons can be quite interesting. In my class, you can learn music theory, pop songs even improvisation. You can study as a hobby or for further improvement. Whether you've studied music or not, you can start it right now. Classical music/ Playing skill

Fermin

My goal is that you come out of the lessons feeling inspired and enriched by music and of course, trying to enjoy together. There is no need to have a minimum level for the lessons, whether you are a beginner or have an advanced level for violin-viola or Music theory, my lessons will be adapted to your needs and desires to get the best out of each student. Flexible lesson times, without stress and of course having fun and pleasure in music-making!

Lessons online in English, German (beginner), Spanish and Basque

Gerard

Chen

Fermin

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