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Violin with Leah I.

Bothell, Washington

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks French, Spanish
Teaching since 1992
WA State K-12 Music Certification

    About Leah I.

    Violin and viola teacher for classical, jazz, fiddle tunes. 18 years experience teaching school orchestra, 22 years private lessons. Teach many types of learners: gifted and lots of strategies to help those with learning challenges. I lived in India for a year, so I am encouraging and supportive of multi-lingual families. I love music and enjoy the chance to share this with others. Quotes from students: “With this artful blend of soul and solid technique, Leah is able to both impress and inspire students to become ever better musicians. ”~Heather Morgan, Violist "As an adult student, Leah was both an example and an inspiration, able to fuse my prior experience in music with the intricacies of playing a new instrument. I felt encouraged and motivated to practice on my own."~Cary Stark, Adult Beginner Cellist

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-9 PM
    Tuesday
    2 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-8:30 PM
    Thursday
    2 PM-8:30 PM
    Friday
    2 PM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $90
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    Experience

    Orchestra Teacher

    Sep, 1998 - Jun, 2012

    Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale WA

    Prepared, coached, took students to state music competitions Created, conducted music retreats for students emphasizing teamwork, higher levels of performance Taught, performed many styles, including classical, fiddling, jazz, music of many cultures Started district high school orchestra program; received highest ratings at large group contest each year Expanded junior high orchestra to multiple classes Increased enrollment in elementary music programs

    Orchestra Director and Private Lesson Teacher

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2014

    Kodaikanal International School, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

    Performed for faculty recitals, church services, school events Taught private lessons on violin, viola, cello, bass Orchestra for middle school and high school, grades 5-12 Toured with high school music groups Successfully prepared students for British music exams (ABRSM), school recitals, concerts Encouraged student leadership through small group work, sectional time

    Orchestra Director

    Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2012

    St. Cecilia's Catholic School, Bainbridge Island, WA

    Launched brand new orchestra program for school Taught grades 5-8

    Beginning Orchestra Director

    Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2011

    SmartStrings located at Island Music Guild, Bainbridge Island, WA

    Launched after-school orchestra program Marketed program, produced flyers, concert programs Taught two levels of classes with students ages 7-adult

    Education

    Bachelor's of Music

    Sep, 1992 - Jun, 2005

    University of Washington

    WA State K-12 Music Certification

    Sep, 2005 - Apr, 2007

    University of Washington

    Certifications

    Washington State K-12 Music Teacher Certification

    Apr, 1997

    University of Washington

    Awards

    Concerto Competition Winner

    May, 1991

    Graceland University

    Viola Student, Daniel Sun, All-Northwest Orchestra

    May, 2011

    Various

    Viola Student, Heather McColl Morgan, All-State Orchestra

    Mar, 2002

    Various

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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