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Violin and Viola lessons for all levels and age in Zurich

I'm an Italian professional violinist graduated in the Hochschule der Künste in Zürich.

I offer lessons for anyone who want to learn or improve their skills in playing the violin or viola. It is open to individuals of all age categories, from kids to adults.

The lessons focus on allowing students to have fun while making music and expressing themselves through their instrument. I adapts the pace, materials, and choice of songs to each student's requests and needs.
The classes can also serve as personal work support, where students can bring in their own scores from their main class or chamber orchestra.

I have over 8 years of experience, I am able to teach beginner to advanced level students, and can communicate in Italian, English and German.

Extra information

All teaching materials are provided.
We can organise the day of the lessons from time to time.

Location

At teacher's location: 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Zurich, Switzerland

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General info

Age:
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian, German

About Me

Born in Turin, Italy in 1991, Valerie Mbigna started playing the violin at the age of 4 years old at the Suzuki School with Lee Robert and Antonio Mosca.​

She graduated from the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" of Turin under the guidance of Silvio Bresso.

In 2012 she moved to Zurich to study at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, where she graduated with a Master in Music Performance under the guidance of Marianne Häberli and a Master in Music Pedagogy under the guidance of Ulrich Gröner.

In 2016 she was became a Suzuki Certified Teacher.

She has been a violin and music teacher as well as a String Ensemble conductor, teaching babies, children and adults both in individual and group settings.

Education

Master in Music Pedagogy, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, 2017
Master in Music Performance, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, 2015
Bachelor in Music Performance, Conservatorio G. Verdi di Torino, 2010

Experience / Qualifications

Music Teacher, Kids Residence, 2021 - ongoing
Violin Teacher, ZIS Music Academy, 2015 - ongoing
String Ensemble Teacher, Zurich International School, 20015 - 2021
Violin Teacher, Suzuki Schule, Luzern-Zürich-Basel, 2014 - 2018
Violin Teacher, St Gallen Musikschule, 2015 - 2016

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from 116.60€At student's home

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