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Violin with Brian M.

Scottsdale, Arizona

5.0
(13)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2005
MM Music Performance

    About Brian M.

    5.0
    (13)
    After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance (Violin) from the artistically vibrant and widely recognized music program at Central Washington University, I traveled to the nationally recognized Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University where I completed my Master's Degree in Music. I have been teaching both in-home and in a professional capacity since 2005. Having personally prepared many auditions, I have both experiential and technical advice to offer intermediate to advanced players. Music theory and its applications is another one of my passions and I am always excited to share this knowledge in all instrumental lessons, which include both violin and viola. All styles of playing are welcome! Beginners are usually started on the Suzuki program.

    Instructor details

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    N Hayden Rd DD
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 PM-9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    4 PM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    4 PM-9:30 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-9:30 PM
    Friday
    4 PM-9:30 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-9:30 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM-9:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    60 minutes
    $45
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    5.0
    13 Reviews
    Sherry Levin
    Student's home
    I took a series of lessons with Brian and was very pleased. He has both the patience/calm to deal well with young children and the intelligence/scope of knowledge to handle the inquisitive adult. He's polite, accountable, well-spoken and clearly cares about what he does. He's a focus-on-the-positive, technique-intensive teacher - he wants to see you learn, and learn right. I would definitely recommend....
    Posted Mar 29, 2016
    Tristan Ma
    Student's home
    Great experience!
    Posted Feb 13, 2016
    Lujain Alfayez
    Online
    My first lesson was great. Brian is a great and patient instructor.
    Posted Jul 26, 2015
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    Experience

    Section Violin

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

    Yakima Symphony Orchestra

    Teacher in Residence

    Jun, 2014 - Feb, 2015

    Kirk's Studio for the Performing Arts

    I taught here on Saturday mornings in the Scottsdale area and love meeting the new students from the area!

    Seasonal Clinician

    May, 2014 - Aug, 2014

    LindaMood Bell Learning Processes

    I worked over two summers here (2014 & 2015) at the Scottsdale location with kids ranging from Kindergarten to the college level on their reading skills. Both phonemic awareness and reading comprehension were essential keys to the program, for which I was trained in an intensive 80 hour program. Some clients presented special needs including learning disabilities like dyslexia, aspergers, autism etc.

    Section Violin

    Oct, 2013 - May, 2015

    West Valley Symphony

    Proud to participate in the local arts community and share the great orchestral works with listeners from around the Valley!

    Student Pedagogue

    Sep, 2013 - May, 2014

    ASU String Project

    Worked with kids and adults of all levels and ages on developing playing ability and knowledge of musical theory.

    Education

    BM Music Performance

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013

    Central Washington University

    MM Music Performance

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2015

    Arizona State University

    Awards

    C. Farrell Scholarship for the Arts

    Nov, 2010

    Central Washington University

    Affiliations

    American String Teachers Association

    Sep, 2015

    The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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