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About Ray R.
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About Ray
My name is Ray, I'm 30 years old, and was born in Queens, NY. I studied classical music for many years as a youngster at the Aaron Copeland School of Music college preparatory program. During this program I was introduced to Jazz, and around the same time began experimenting with synthesizers. I went on to study Electronic Production & Design at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and quickly became a very sought after studio musician and performer.
I've been successfully teaching many instruments and proficiency levels for 16+ years now, and can say with pride that teaching is my passion, and I anticipate it being a very important part of the rest of my life.
I enjoy reading nonfiction books on science, math, and philosophy, and am building a career as a pop music producer.
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1. I have a very deep understanding of music, sound, and theory, and feel music to be one of my native languages.
2. I have devoted considerable amounts of time and energy studying neuroscience, which has greatly improved my understanding of the learning process.
3. I have been blessed with the tremendous amount of patience necessary to guide a student through the necessary steps it takes to learn at whatever pace is optimal, in order to maximize the efficiency of the learning process for each individual.
*** Equipment ***
Students must have their own instrument, and purchase their own materials (books, etc). From time to time I make my way to a local music shop, and am happy to purchase materials for reimbursement.
*** Specialties ***
Classical music is my background, and what I believe to be the most cognitively and emotionally fulfilling style of music to study and play. That said, I'm also a big fan of pop music (as well as other genres), and encourage students to enjoy learning their favorite songs from the radio.
My understanding of music theory is extremely thorough, and I'm happy to incorporate as much or as little of it as the student's interest dictates, nevertheless maintaining the minimal amount of theory necessary to get the most out of learning music and the instrument.
Thanks for checking out my profile! Please contact me with any additional questions you may have, as well as to inquire about day/time availability. I'll do my best to get back to you right away (usually within a few hours).
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My son and daughter both take from Ray and they love him!!! My daughter started with him after she had had 2 other teachers and she improved immediately. She loves going to Ray because he teaches her to play the songs that she likes. Now she plays so many songs for memory!! My son loves going to piano and is always excited to see Ray.
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About Artem K.
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I have been playing violin since the age of 6. One day I had to make the difficult decision choosing between violin and piano, because both instruments are very dear to me. I chose violin as my primary instrument for its lyrical qualities and closeness to human voice. At the age of 13 I won the Saint Petersburg Violin Competition and performed with the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic.
I am excited to share my love for this instrument with my students no matter what age they are. I see each person as an individual who has their own artistic voice and I will help you to further develop it.
I have won Gartoff International Violin Competition, Freiburg International Violin Competition, Dalhousie Solo Competition, Halifax Rose Bowl, Roosevelt Violin Competition and most recently competed in Schoenfeld International String Competition in Harbin, China, where my quartet placed 3rd. Recently I performed the Brahms Violin Concerto in the Symphony Centre downtown Chicago with Roosevelt ...
About Artem
I am passionate about teaching because I believe education and willingness to learn is an extremely important factor for personal development and success.
I was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia and underwent intensive training in voice, violin, composition and piano. After winning the Frieburg Intenational Violin Competition in 2010, I was offered a full scholarship to study music at Dalhousie University at the age of sixteen. After moving to Canada I went through a 9-month intensive english learning program, so I know first hand how difficult it can be to learn a new language. This experience helped me understand the struggles that any ESL student goes through an
I am excited to get to know you and share my knowledge with you!
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About Jacqueline P.
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Be a violin virtuoso!
About Jacqueline
In my lessons we will focus on proper violin technique, music theory and most importantly (and fun!) practical application. In practical application, the student chooses what he/she would like to work on, whether it be Mozart or The Chainsmokers or the Moana score, and we learn it together!
I am also proficient in music production/engineering which means that my students can professionally record themselves in my home studio.
If this sounds like fun to you - let's get started! :)
Teaching method:
I have a three pronged approach to my teaching method: technique, music theory and practical application. However, I
TECHNIQUE
For technique, we start with simple scales to work on bowing and intonation. When this becomes easy for the student, we move on to more complex key signatures and minor scales, eventually moving into 2 octaves and learning the left hand positions. For intermediate students who want to excel in classical music, we will work on etudes as well as scales.
MUSIC THEORY
I teach music theory as it applies to what the student is currently playing so as not to cause confusion. For example, if the student is learning to play a new piece with a more complex rhythm, we will go over time signatures, how many beats each note gets and so on. I always make flashcards for students so they can “practice” music theory when I’m not there, especially for students who are just learning to read music.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
In practical application, the student can apply what they learn about technique and music theory to a fun song. I start with the Suzuki books because I like the way they’re structured in terms of technique, and because I love the repertoire. Suzuki books generally come with a CD containing piano accompaniment tracks, which I’ve found students love to play with. Finally, I let the student pick a song of their choice and we learn it together. If the student isn’t enjoying Suzuki, we focus more on the student’s song of choice.
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About Victoria M.
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Violin is the most beautiful musical instrument in the world! Let me teach you playing it!:)
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About Chen C.
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I have 15+ years of teaching experience and committed to building a lasting relationship between my students and their love of music.
My philosophy for violin lessons is to prepare students to play in a group by developing their technique, musicality, and ear-training skills. In my experience, students are more engaged and have more fun playing with others.
I will be your first duet partner! Contact me now to setup a lesson.
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About Ryan C.
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I am a creative thinker and problem solver with empathetic, reliable listening and communication skills, great passion and patience in teaching. I received the recital Diploma ‘Associate Trinity College London’ (ATCL) in violin with distinction in the age of 15. I am currently pursuing my bachelor degree in Violin Performance and Music Education in Azusa Pacific University.
About Ryan
Ryan began studying piano at the age of five and started receiving violin lessons at the age of six. In 2012, Ryan received the recital Diploma ‘Associate Trinity College London’ (ATCL) in violin with distinction. He was active in the Hong Kong School Music Festival while he was growing up in Hong Kong, and he received a 2nd place and a 3rd place in separated years. He joined various ensembles back in Secondary school, such the string orchestra, symphony orchestra, multiple choral groups and had the honor to represent the school and Hong Kong to compete in the World choir games in 2014 and received a third place in the open competition.
Ryan is currently in the studio o
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About Hana B.
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Hi! I’m Hana, a student at Lakeside School. Music is my passion, and I have been playing the violin for over 13 years. I have studied under teachers including Jan Coleman (Coleman Studio) and Professor Ron Patterson (University of Washington). I am concertmaster of my school orchestra and also play in the Seattle Youth Symphony. I also won first place for solo violin at my regional division of WMEA Solo and Ensemble.
I believe that a good technical foundation is essential to advance your playing, so as a teacher I will ensure that my students have all of the tools necessary to produce a beautiful sound. I also strongly believe that effective practicing is vital to advancement on the violin, so another one of my priorities is teaching my students how to practice. Additionally, I recognize that all my students have very different goals, and I always to tailor lessons to suit their individual objectives.
Most of all, as a teacher I want to foster in my students a love of the ...
About Hana
I was concertmaster of my high school orchestra and played in the Seattle Youth Symphony. I also won first place for solo violin at my regional division of WMEA Solo and Ensemble. Now, I am continuing my studies of the violin at Scripps College.
I believe that a good technical foundation is essential in order to advance your playing, so as a teacher I will ensure that my students have all of the tools n
Most of all, as a teacher I want to foster in my students a love of the violin and of music. Music adds so much joy and meaning to my life, and helps me connect with amazing people. Through teaching, I hope to share this amazing opportunity with others.
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About Anna K.
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Anna K. is an lifelong improvising violinist with an eclectic array of influences. She has been an active collaborator in studio and on stage with a broad range of artists and bands in the alternative music field — as a violinist she’s known for her strong melodic and rhythmic improvisational skills, great ear and technical proficiency in jazz, classical, and American roots idioms.
After finishing her jazz performance and songwriting studies at Berklee College of Music, Anna moved to New York City and worked as a professional violinist, vocalist and composer for several years. There she wrote, performed, and recorded with a multitude of songwriters, bands, multi-media performance artists and Broadway sound designers, lending her well-versed and unique improvisational style to a wide variety of musical projects. Other artistic and personal pursuits eventually led her to California, where she recently returned from to settle in the Hudson Valley with her young son.
Anna has been ...
About Anna
After finishing her jazz performance and songwriting studies at Berklee College of Music, Anna moved to New York City and worked as a professional violinist, vocalist and composer for several years. There she wrote, performed, and recorded with a multitude of songwriters, bands, multi-media performance artists and Broadway sound designers, lending her well-versed and unique improvisational style to a wide variety of musical projects.
Anna has been teaching
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About Lacey B.
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I am a graduate of the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music with a degree in Violin Performance. I have been teaching violin for over 15 years with excellent results in students achieving a high level of playing in a short amount of time.
I am a member of the Music Teacher's Association of California (MTAC) allowing me to enroll my students in programs such as "Certificate of Merit" and various festivals and recitals throughout the year. My students have achieved the highest results in their individual levels year after year.
Additionally, I offer a unique edge to my violin teaching as I also have experience in the rock-world as the electric violinist for band, City of Sound.
About Lacey
I am a member of the Music Teacher's Association of California (MTAC) allowing me to enroll my students in programs such as "Certificate of Merit" and various festivals and recitals throughout the year. My students have achieved the highest results in their individual levels year after year.
Additionally, I offer a unique edge to my violin teaching as I also have experience in the rock-world as the electric violinist for band, City of Sound.
I currently teach in the Calabasas and San Fernando Valley-areas Mondays and the Glendale-area Wednesdays and Thursdays. I am open
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About Peder B.
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Playing a piece of music is like trying to convey a message, if your mouth does not make the right shape or your timing is off, if your words are correct but the cadence is wrong, the message you are trying to convey can become «lost in translation». My job as a teacher is to help you articulate yourself to the fullest through music. I hope to make the violin a fun vehicle for your thoughts instead of an obstacle, and the music you play, increasingly clear!
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He understands what makes music music....upbeat or reflective, happy or sad, and helps his student (Me) understand the why....then he gives homework :P
I would recommend Nick as a teacher to any violin student looking to begin or improve current skill, just don't ask about Paganini that is a scary road which he is teaching me to navigate one etude at a time!"
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