VIOLIN TEACHING Concert Violinist & Dedicated Teacher with 20+ Years Experience I'm Dan Mihai Ilea, a Romanian - Swiss violinist based in Kloten, Switzerland. With roots in both Romania and Switzerland, I bring a genuine love for music to everything I do, on stage and in the classroom. My Credentials: Master of Arts in Specialized Performance (Soloist) – Lucerne University of Music Diploma in Violin Pedagogy with Distinction – Conservatoire de Musique Neuchâtel Violin Teacher at Superar Suisse since 2014 Co-founder & Artistic Director of Tonora (www.tonora.ch) Active orchestral performer: Horgener Symphonieorchester (Principal 2nd Violin & Soloist), Stadttheater Sursee, Operettenbühne Bremgarten, and previously Argovia Philharmonic, Sinfonieorchester Basel Regular solo and chamber music concerts across Switzerland, Romania, Germany. Who I Teach: Children (ages 5+): Fun, engaging foundation-building with proper technique Teenagers: Exam preparation, auditions, orchestra placement, competitions Adults: All levels welcome, beginners to advanced players What I Offer: ✓ Individualized lessons tailored to your goals and learning style ✓ Technical excellence: intonation, bow technique, rhythm, vibrato ✓ Performance preparation for concerts, auditions, and exams ✓ Ensemble and orchestral skills ✓ 20+ years continuous teaching experience with proven results Teaching Approach: My philosophy combines technical precision with creativity and confidence-building. As an active performer, I bring real-world insights into every lesson. I use varied pedagogical methods to match different learning styles and make music education both joyful and professionally sound. Languages: English, German, French, Romanian Location: Kloten and surrounding Zürich region