Kira H.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Violin, Music Theory, Viola

Education

Mannes Pre-College Division - Violin Performance - 2001 - 2004 (Degree received)
Mannes College of Music - Violin Performance - 2004 - 2009 (Bachelor's degree received)

Specialties

I specialize in classical playing and prefer teaching using the Suzuki method. I am currently registered with the Suzuki Association of America and have completed training in books 1 - 5 and am currently in the process of completing training in Suzuki books 6 - 8.

I am also flexible enough to assist a student seeking to branch out, and for those not interested in Suzuki, I am also able to teach via more traditional methods.

Additionally, I have an extensive educational ... background in music theory, and am able to take those interested in taking beginning to intermediate Viola lessons.

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Lesson Details

I generally try to tailor my teaching approach based on a student's individual goals, but with a strong emphasis on proper technique. I have the most experience teaching Suzuki method, but am able to teach more traditional methods as well in order to address the developmental level of my pupil. I expect my students to come in with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

With students 7 years of age and younger, I strongly recommend that a parent take lessons for 6 weeks prior to their ... child beginning instruction. I also insist that parents sit in on their child's lessons and take notes. This enables parents to properly supervise their child's practice, which ultimately leads to speedier progress and a better grasp of the material being taught.

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About

I graduated from Mannes College of Music with a BS in violin performance. While at Mannes, I was a student of Sally Thomas and other primary teachers include Claudia Schaer, Amy Barlowe and Oscar Ravina. I have had chamber music studies with Ann Setzer, Peter Prosser, Chin Kim, Gena Raps, and members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and NY Philharmonic. Masterclasses include those with Cho-Liang Lin, Pamela Frank, and Ida Kavafian. I am graduate of the Mannes Pre-College division Honors program ... and alumna of both the New York Youth Symphony and Meadowmount School of Music.

I have had 15 years of teaching experience, and I also have a minor in psychology with a specialization in developmental and educational psychology.

I am also registered with the Suzuki Association of America and have completed Suzuki teacher training for books 1 - 4 at NY's School for Strings. I am also currently undergoing training for Suzuki books 5 - 8.

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