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Hey :) I'm a professional teacher/violinist graduated with full marks and honors.

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Do you want to learn to play the violin? Do you already know how to play and want to improve your skills? Are you preparing for exams or auditions and need support? or maybe are you just looking for a hobby?

I'm here for you and I can't wait to meet you! :)

Next to my concert activity, I have always taught violin to people of all ages. I've been pursuing this for years, and I really enjoy teaching it.
I love teaching and passing on my great passion to others. I will help you to be a better performer and musician. Play the violin will bring you joy, satisfaction and confidence!

If you want to know more about my professional experiences, or if you want to get to know me or if you want to take a first lesson, please contact me! :)

Would you like to learn to play the violin? Already know how to play and want to improve your skills? Are you preparing for exams and need support? or are you just looking for a hobby? I'm here for you and can't wait to get to know you! :) In addition to my concert activities, I have always taught the violin to people of all ages. I've been following this for years and I really enjoy teaching it. I love teaching and passing on my great passion to others. I will help you become a better performer and musician. Playing the violin will bring you joy, satisfaction and confidence! If you would like to learn more about my professional experiences or take a first lesson, please contact me! :)

Extra information

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You need to have your own instrument.
It's possible, if you want, to follow the Trinity or ABRSM or Suzuki syllabus.

Location

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

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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)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian, German

About Me

Sie begann im Alter von zwei Jahren mit dem Geigenunterricht nach der Suzuki-Methode und hat seither nicht mehr aufgehört zu spielen. Sie gewann nationale und internationale Preise sowie wichtige Vorspiele in hochkarätigen Musikinstitutionen. Sie schloss ihr dreijähriges Diplom- und Masterstudium in Mailand mit Bestnote und Auszeichnung ab und absolvierte ihr zweites Masterstudium im Fach Violine an der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. Sie hat auch mit international renommierten Orchestern und Vereinigungen zusammengearbeitet, wie z. B. dem Orchester des Teatro alla Scala in Mailand. Er tourte mit der Mailänder Scala und im Ausland, wie zum Beispiel auf der EXPO 2021 in Dubai, wo er vor den höchsten Staatsbeamten auftrat.

Ihre Leidenschaft für das Unterrichten hat sie auch dazu gebracht, sich auf diesen Bereich zu spezialisieren. Sie verfügt über Lehrzertifikate wie Suzuki und ABRSM.
Sie unterrichtet seit sieben Jahren an öffentlichen/privaten Schulen und als Privatlehrerin.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Violin: Conservatorio G. Verdi of Milan
Master of Arts in Violin: Conservatorio G. Verdi of Milan
Postgraduate in Violin: Accademia Perosi of Biella
Master in Music Performance Concert: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Practicum in the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala.

Experience / Qualifications

Ich unterrichte seit vielen Jahren als Privatlehrerin und verfüge über verschiedene Lehrbefähigungen.
Ich gestalte einen motivierenden, ansprechenden und schülerfreundlichen Unterricht.

Reviews (1)

I had the great privilege of having Sofia preparing me for a competitive international orchestra audition in November 2022. During the brief time we had for the preparation, Sofia has not only shown thorough understanding of violin techniques - from the fundamentals to the more virtuosic - but also a command of the whole spectrum of musical expressions, both of which she was able to convey with clarity and effectively. Furthermore, due to her extensive experience in performances/auditions, she identified my strengths and weaknesses immediately from the start and designed a strategic practice plan specifically for me, which helped me improve rapidly within our short time frame and maxed out my performance at the audition. She is a rare teacher who is encouraging and shares the students’ passions, without compromising critical judgement in any flaws in performance, giving me a realistic assessment of my abilities and a great sense of security before the audition. Musical matters aside - she is a caring, warm, and passionate person who does not hesitate to mobilise all her resources to help me -intellectually or otherwise, despite her busy schedule. I honestly could not have completed my audition without the advice and confidence she gave me. 10/10 would recommend.

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