Violin and Viola Class.

Àpd 192.45 C$ /h

Learning to ply the violin and viola is a challenging enterprise; not because attaining skill and mastery are impossible, but because the techniques involved in great playing are so exacting; which means, without the right knowledge, experience, mindset, and technique, superb playing would be impossible.

What is not beneficial is the right teacher. The right teacher is a shortcut to mastery. Having a trustworthy instructor who helps make you aware of things, that you are not is totally indispensable. Having accurate and true information makes progress much more straightforward and much less painful.

In my classes, students gain all that the7 need to become great musicians, who definitely know what they are doing, and feel empowered to succeed. Having gone through the rigorous training myself, I can without a doubt help you to transcend playing limitations and become excellent musicians.

Informations supplémentaires

Have your instrument, stand, metronome ready to go!

Lieu

En ligne depuis États-Unis

Présentation

Shawn, a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory, has been playing the violin since the age of ten. He comes from a musical family; his older brother, a cellist, is a Juilliard graduate. Shawn was the winner of the MENC all-USA High School Musicians’ Competition and also has many scholarships to his credit: Sewanee Music Festival, Apple Hill Chamber Music Festival, and the Dean’s Talent Award at Oberlin, where he studied with Marilyn McDonald. In his time at Oberlin, Shawn played in master classes for renowned artists like Anner Bylsma, Jennifer Koh, and Rachel Barton Pine. Through his playing Shawn has participated in chamber music and symphonic tours on four continents. He has had the opportunity to concertize in venues such as Carnegie Hall, and the Walt Disney Concert hall. As a teaching artist, Shawn has taught around the world, as a chamber musician, solo violinist and orchestral director, most notably at The Franz Liszt Conservatory in Quito, Ecuador and on faculty at myriad institutions such as Community MusicWorks in Providence, RI. Shawn is the concertmaster of the San Gabriel Orchestra in Austin,TX.

As a composer, Shawn has been commissioned to write works, that have received their premiere to critical acclaim.

An avid chamber musician, Shawn has worked with artists such as Leonard Matczyznski, Miles Hoffman of the American Chamber Players, and Andras Fejer, of the Takacs Quartet. He plays on a violin by Gary Rickman, on generous loan from Neil Rickman and the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation.

Shawn loves to explore not only alternative musical genres, such as rock, jazz, hip-hop and R&B, but also other art forms such as poetry, photography, and musical arranging. He loves working with students of all ages and backgrounds and relishes the opportunity to meet and connect with people!

Education

Oberlin Conservatory, BA violin performance

Expérience / Qualifications

Nearly 20 years of experience working with students of all ages, helping them to reach their goals. Have taught around the world, and helped my students gain entrance to top music schools and music festivals.

Age

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

Enseigné en

anglais

Compétences

Violon

Styles musicaux:

Baroque

Classique

Musique contemporaine

Pop

Rock

Jazz

Techniques de jeu:

Placement de l'archet

Vibrato

Gammes et arpèges

Intonation

Alto

Formation à l'enseignement de musique

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

Paula

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(27)

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.

Dajana

4.96

(27)

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

4.96

(27)

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

4.96

(27)

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.

Emidio

4.96

(27)

Are you a beginner?? No worries: no experience is required! 😁
I can teach you the basics to produce sounds with your saxophone: position of the embouchure (teeth, tongue, lips and vocal cords' position, an element often forgotten), fingerings, use of diafragma,...
After the first two lessons spent on the mouthpiece and neck for the sound production, we will immediately start to play some super easy duos together to practice your capacity of listening, pay attention to the other, ear training as well. I normally use the book of Peter Wastall (titled Learn as you play) as support, but it is not mandatory. There are plenty of good books btw!

Are you an intermediate / advanced student?? I am sure you can still improve in all the basics, but on a different level. I'll teach you the importance of the "voicing" (technique named by the american saxophonist and pedagogue Donald Sinta) to improve your sound production and projection as well as the capacity of correcting and improving the intonation. You can learn all about phrasing and music interpretation, from tonal music until contemporary atonal compositions. And still, you can improve your playing together, practicing in duo on different aspects like tuning, balance, interpretation, performance etc.

Book a lesson and try! If you are not happy, give me a feedback and go on. If you are happy, I will be happy to help you becoming a good musician!

Juliette

4.96

(27)

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!

Camille

4.96

(27)

Hello !

My name is Camille, I'm 26 years old and I grew up in France, where I completed my violin training with soloist Marie Cantagrill. I then obtained my Bachelor's degree at the University of Arts in Graz (Austria), and I also studied for a year at the Academy of Music in Krakow with Professor Wojciech Koprowski.

Currently, I am continuing my studies in violin pedagogy (IGP – instrumental and vocal pedagogy) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW).

Thanks to my experience with teachers from various countries, I have acquired a lot of knowledge in pedagogy, study techniques, musicality, etc., which I would love to share with you!

For me, it is essential to cultivate the pleasure of playing and to work on technique in the service of music.

Courses can be given in French, German or English, depending on your preferences.

I offer lessons at my home (equipped with an electric piano, music stand, etc.) or I can also travel to you, depending on the distance.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions or additional information.

See you soon !
Camille

Alla

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(27)

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

4.96

(27)

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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(27)

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)

Mayssa

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(27)

I offer comprehensive and specialized lessons in Arabic and Oriental music, designed to help students build a strong musical foundation that combines theoretical understanding with practical performance. The course follows a clear, progressive methodology, adapted to each student’s level, background, and personal goals.

Course Content:

🎵 Oud

Introduction to the instrument, posture, and plectrum (risha) technique

Study of fundamental and advanced Arabic maqamat

Understanding maqam pathways and modulations

Free and rhythmic improvisation (taqasim)

Performing traditional pieces and selected Arabic songs

Developing authentic Oriental musical expression

🎹 Keyboard

Applying Arabic maqamat on the keyboard

Finger technique and hand coordination

Accompanying vocals in an Oriental style

Distinguishing between Western and Arabic scales

Practical use of Arabic rhythms and modes

🎼 Solfeggio & Sight Reading

Step-by-step music reading skills

Ear training and melodic recognition

Rhythmic and melodic exercises

Improving intonation and avoiding off-pitch singing or playing

Connecting hearing, voice, and instrument

📚 Music Theory

Structure and theory of Arabic maqamat

Oriental rhythms and rhythmic cycles (iqaat)

Melodic phrasing and musical form

Musical analysis of Arabic repertoire

Fundamentals of composition and melodic development

Teaching Approach:

Progressive and structured learning path

Clear explanations supported by practical examples

Application through well-known Arabic songs

Personalized exercises for each student

Continuous guidance and performance evaluation

Who Is This Course For?

Absolute beginners with no musical background

Students seeking a solid academic foundation

Hobbyists aiming to improve their skills

Musicians wishing to deepen their understanding of Arabic music

Erika

4.96

(27)

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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(27)

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.

Yaroslav

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(27)

Piano lessons are designed to develop students' musical, technical, and artistic skills according to their individual level and goals. Instruction includes work on posture, piano technique, sight-reading, and the interpretation of a varied repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary music.

The main objective is to strengthen piano mastery within a context of instruction and musical performance, ensuring consistent progression tailored to each student's level.

Lucio

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(27)

This class is for students who feel stuck or confused with harmony or counterpoint, even after studying the rules.

Many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because explanations often remain abstract or disconnected from real musical practice. In these lessons, I help you understand what is really happening in harmony and counterpoint, step by step, through clear explanations and guided practice.

We work on concrete musical examples and written exercises, focusing on logic, clarity and musical sense. Lessons are adapted to the student’s actual level and specific difficulties, whether you are a conservatory student, a university student, a music teacher, or an independent learner.

The aim is to move from confusion to control: gaining confidence, understanding and autonomy, so that harmony and counterpoint start making musical sense instead of feeling obscure or mechanical.