Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian
Teaching since 1982
Masters
Violin Instructor, performing art. Mostly Russian method
Violin, viola instructor, performing art.
Classical music. Mostly traditional Russian method of violin teaching, also Suzuki.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Caprice Cir
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-12 PM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-11:30 AM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Thursday
11 AM-11:30 AM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Friday
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75
About Larisa K.
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Began violin lessons at age 8.
At age 15 was accepted into the elite program at the School of Music in Odessa, Ukraine.
Continued on to one of the premier music Universities in the world: Kiev State Conservatory, where I received a Masters degree in Teaching and Performing arts.
Throughout my higher education I have held Violin Instructor positions first at the Kiev Music School and then at the Conservatory.
My Professional Career in Ukraine and USA includes performance with numerous symphony and chamber groups, such as Kiev Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, San Jose Symphony.
I am passionate and dedicated to my Art which is reflected in my teaching style and in the results my students consistently achieve.
My ultimate goal as an instructor is to convey to my students the beauty of making music. I define success to be the ability to see the joy that playing for yourself and others brings to you and your audience.
*** Lesson Details ***
My Method and Goals:
Proper technique is the key to producing extraordinary sound and growing as a violist. I ensure that my students gain solid understanding of these fundamentals first and foremost.
A significant part of the first few lessons will be devoted to developing proper posture and hold of the instrument. A good violinist must be relaxed to prevent muscle tension and produce those rich, spellbinding notes. Soon the instrument begins to feel like an extension of the hands, and students begin to progress much quicker, seeing (and hearing) surprising results.
I can follow the Suzuki method if requested, but much prefer principles of the Russian School. I will be happy to discuss the benefits of each with you.
*** Studio Equipment ***
on ground floor of townhouse w/ seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Student has to have his own instrument. I can provide the music sheets
*** Specialties ***
Classical music. Mostly traditional Russian method of violin teaching, also Suzuki.
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5 Reviews
Paladin Moore
Student's home
Larisa was very patient with Paladin in teaching him the basics of how to set up and hold his violin. He was excited after his first lesson.
Posted Aug 30, 2018
Tatum Cue
Student's home
Larisa is giving my daughter the perfect balance in modeling both professionalism and allowing her to grow..learn ... a love for the violin . We are still at the beginning ....but I think she is a very good fit for my daughter.
I will post again in the future
Posted Sep 9, 2015
Sara Dieli
A Great Violin Teacher
My daughter has been taking lessons with Larisa for three years and has made incredible progress. She began as a viola player and Larisa gave her lessons on that instrument as well. She was very helpful in making the transition to violin. Larisa works on technique as well as musicality so that the student develops into a well rounded musician. Larisa is the type of teacher who communicates clearly so that the student is able to immediately grasp the new concepts. She is a wonderful violinist and is able to demonstrate by playing beautifully as well as explaining. Larisa is extremely knowledgeable about the different periods of music and composers and shares this in her teaching. She has an easygoing personality and my daughter immediately connected with her. I would highly recommend Larisa for your student.
Posted Dec 18, 2013
Experience
Violin Instructor, Chamber and Symphony Orchestra Musician
Sep, 1989 - PresentBay Area Symphony Orchestras
Perform with different chamber and symphony groups. Private instruction.
Education
Masters
Sep, 1975 - Jun, 1982Kiev State Concervatory
Awards
Winner of Kiev National Violin Competition
Apr, 1978Kiev State
Languages
Ukrainian
Professional Proficiency
English
Professional Proficiency
Russian
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Caprice Cir
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-12 PM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-11:30 AM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Thursday
11 AM-11:30 AM
6:30 PM-8 PM
Friday
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75
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