It is said that the violin is very close to the human voice. By playing the instrument you can transform the voice of your heart into sound. My lessons offer both an introduction to the fundamentals of violin playing and the pleasure of playing a piece. Learning the basics deepens your understanding of the instrument and its interaction with your body, stimulating both your right and left brain hemispheres, which also promotes inner development. For aspiring violinists, I also give advice on posture, bow control (e.g. avoiding tendonitis) and further development regarding work in ensembles such as orchestras and chamber music if desired. Classes usually take place at my home. Online instruction is also possible. Once a year (this year in November) there will be a concert for my students in Basel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About me: I started playing the violin when I was four years old. First at home, then at family celebrations and finally among and with well-known musicians in Japan. With great curiosity and passion for music, I moved to Europe in 2000, where I completed my artist diploma, concert exam, and additional chamber music studies with the world-renowned Alban Berg Quartet at the Cologne University of Music. I received further valuable inspiration through studies with members of the Artemis Quartet at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Brussels. During my training I was able to successfully participate in several international competitions, including the 23rd International Michelangelo Abbado Competition in Milan (2nd prize and the Paolo Borciani Prize) and the Alberto Curci Competition in Naples (3rd prize). I currently perform regularly with the Basel Symphony Orchestra and the Basel Chamber Orchestra. In addition to my orchestral work, I enjoy chamber music. I've been giving private lessons for about 20 years. I'm also a licensed music teacher for middle and high school students in Japan.