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Having more than 20 years of experience of playing violin including hundreds of performances around the world as well as studying with the renown teachers in Russia and US, I am combining the best traditions of classical training with my own unique approach . My lessons are fun and very productive. For me each student is very special and I am always finding the way to unlock the potential of each and everyone of them!
About Nikita
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Music is my passion and I love to teach and play violin. I've been teaching violin for 8 years as well as playing concerts around the world including Germany, Spain, Austria, Czech Republic, Russia, Lithuania and throughout USA as a soloist and chamber musician.
Music is my passion and I love to teach and play violin. I've been teaching violin for 8 years as well as playing concerts around the world including Germany, Spain, Austria, Czech Republic, Russia, Lithuania and throughout USA as a soloist and chamber musician.
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Nikita B.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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$35
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All methods
Have played violin for over 25 years, taught for over 15 years.
About Zachary
Zachary is a multi-talented teacher and performer. He teaches violin, piano, guitar, voice, mandolin, banjo and more. As a singer/ songwriter, he has released 3 cds, tours nationally with over 100 dates per year and has shared the stage with multiple multi-Grammy award winners. He is an inspirational and motivational based teacher; he will make you or your child LOVE making music rather than dreading their weekly lesson. He has a BA in music performance and has taught for 10 years. He is an exceptionally talented and in-demand teacher and performer.
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Zach is very motivating and inspiring. He will not yell or discourage you or your child. He will have reasonable and attainable weekly goals. He will seek the best from you but will maintain professionalism and makes learning enjoyable and fun. Works well with all ag
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Zach is very motivating and inspiring. He will not yell or discourage you or your child. He will have reasonable and attainable weekly goals. He will seek the best from you but will maintain professionalism and makes learning enjoyable and fun. Works well with all ag
es, from beginners to advanced; from young children to adults.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music studio, f/w keyboard, and all other instruments he teachers, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Student should provide instrument, stand. I will provide my own instrument (except piano).
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki for violin (I'm comfortable with other methods, too)
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music studio, f/w keyboard, and all other instruments he teachers, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Student should provide instrument, stand. I will provide my own instrument (except piano).
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki for violin (I'm comfortable with other methods, too)
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I found Zach through 'take lessons' after my daughter had a few years with an intense classical pianist. I want my daughter to have fun and appreciate music and not feel the intense pressure she was feeling with our previous instructor. Zach was the perfect choice. My daughter loves her lessons. Zach does take time off for his professional endevors. Good for him. He has always let us know and connected with us when he returns.
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Zachary J.
Online
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$35
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About Jonathan G.
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Detailed work and listening to what you are playing, inside and outside the lesson.
About Jonathan
I have studied with Wanchi Huang at James Madison University for six years. At JMU, I earned a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music, both in violin performance. I received my D.M.A. at Catholic University of America, studying with Jody Gatwood. When I was a student at JMU, I taught several students privately. The students ranged from retirees to JMU faculty and students to adolescents. I am now teaching at Baltimore Talent Education Center, where I teach violin in small groups and individual lessons. The students at BTEC range from pre- kindergarden through high school. I also have festival experience. I have been a student at Brevard Music Center, Heifetz International Music Institute, BayView Music Festival, and I was a Teaching Fellow at Interlochen Arts Camp. Through my experiences both as a student and as a teacher, I un
derstand that every student is a little bit different. Every student has different strengths and weaknesses. Every student has a different learning style. Every student has a different way of understanding things, a different way of processing information, and a different personality all together. It will be my job as a teacher to get to know each student individually and use my teaching methods to teach the student how to play the violin and help him or her to reach his or her goals.
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I am a laid-back person. I am easy-going, enthusiastic about violin playing and about teaching and learning music, and I am very patient with my students as well. However, I am also very demanding. I explain and demonstrate objectives in a very precise way, and I demand a lot of detailed work from my students, inside and outside the lesson. I explain specifically what I want the student to do. By the end of every lesson, the student will have specific things to work on for next time. I expect each student to make practicing a habit, and practice regularly what has been discussed in the lesson. I try to make the lessons as pleasant and as laid-back as possible. But I become more firm, serious, and strict when a student either is not making an effort or does not practice enough outside the lesson.
I start students off with the Suzuki method. We work on techniques to hold the violin properly, hold the bow properly, and get a decent sound out of the violin, without too much physical tension. A student begins by learning to play by ear. After he or she is comfortable playing by ear, we associate the notes that the student hears and plays on the violin with written notes on a page.
We also work with the Paul Roland methods so that the student can learn the violin in a basic, rudimentary way. It involves a lot of repetitive patterns, back and forth motions that are slow and round, and avoiding excessive tension. This will give the student the tools that he or she needs to learn how to play the violin in a short period of time.
In three to six months, a student who is a beginner will be able to hold the violin and bow comfortably, create a decent sound on the violin, and play the Twinkle Variations, and maybe a few other songs.
If the student has played violin before, then in three to six months, he or she will have had some rehabilitation to get rid of tension and force, overcome some bad habits he or she may have developed, and review the fundamentals of violin playing. I will improve the student's approach to the violin, and by the end of the three to six months, he or she will have a better idea on how to practice and play the violin.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano, seating for parents in the living room,
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will provide a stand.
I will expect the student to have a violin, rosin, and a pencil.
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki Method- a starting point, particularly for kids, but for people of all ages. It is a good way to begin learning the violin by playing by ear, developing a strong, clear tone, and bringing out one's individuality through his/her musical development and his/her ability to be expressive.
In a matter of time, I want the student to get used to reading music, in addition to playing by ear. This can be done through the pieces in the Suzuki method or through other music.
Eventually, I take the student off of the Suzuki method and work with him or her on classical repertoire.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am a laid-back person. I am easy-going, enthusiastic about violin playing and about teaching and learning music, and I am very patient with my students as well. However, I am also very demanding. I explain and demonstrate objectives in a very precise way, and I demand a lot of detailed work from my students, inside and outside the lesson. I explain specifically what I want the student to do. By the end of every lesson, the student will have specific things to work on for next time. I expect each student to make practicing a habit, and practice regularly what has been discussed in the lesson. I try to make the lessons as pleasant and as laid-back as possible. But I become more firm, serious, and strict when a student either is not making an effort or does not practice enough outside the lesson.
I start students off with the Suzuki method. We work on techniques to hold the violin properly, hold the bow properly, and get a decent sound out of the violin, without too much physical tension. A student begins by learning to play by ear. After he or she is comfortable playing by ear, we associate the notes that the student hears and plays on the violin with written notes on a page.
We also work with the Paul Roland methods so that the student can learn the violin in a basic, rudimentary way. It involves a lot of repetitive patterns, back and forth motions that are slow and round, and avoiding excessive tension. This will give the student the tools that he or she needs to learn how to play the violin in a short period of time.
In three to six months, a student who is a beginner will be able to hold the violin and bow comfortably, create a decent sound on the violin, and play the Twinkle Variations, and maybe a few other songs.
If the student has played violin before, then in three to six months, he or she will have had some rehabilitation to get rid of tension and force, overcome some bad habits he or she may have developed, and review the fundamentals of violin playing. I will improve the student's approach to the violin, and by the end of the three to six months, he or she will have a better idea on how to practice and play the violin.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano, seating for parents in the living room,
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will provide a stand.
I will expect the student to have a violin, rosin, and a pencil.
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki Method- a starting point, particularly for kids, but for people of all ages. It is a good way to begin learning the violin by playing by ear, developing a strong, clear tone, and bringing out one's individuality through his/her musical development and his/her ability to be expressive.
In a matter of time, I want the student to get used to reading music, in addition to playing by ear. This can be done through the pieces in the Suzuki method or through other music.
Eventually, I take the student off of the Suzuki method and work with him or her on classical repertoire.
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Jonathan G.
Baltimore, MD 21209
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$15
/ 30-min
About Tigran N.
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I strongly believe that, if every child would be provided with an ideal environment, would gain extraordinary ability. There are no exceptions. No one can tell how able man is by the nature. What is known is the ability that is spoiled or developed. It cannot be denied that most children speak their native languages beautifully by learning about 3000-4000 words by age 5 or 6. Nothing can clearer demonstrate of the original power of the human mind. Through the years of studying and teaching music I realized that this is the most important concept for developing each kid's talent, to increase his or her ability to the maximum. Therefore I am combining the great methods of teaching violin. The Suzuki method and the Russian school method. Suzuki method helps at the earliest stage of playing an instrument and I am using later Russian school method for more advanced period of studying.
*** Online Lessons: Intermediate and Advanced students ONLY
About Tigran
Noted violinist and gifted educator. Studied with H. Harutyunyan and V. Khachatryan, students of the great violinist L. Kogan. Tigran N. has been teaching Violin and Viola to students of all ages for over 15 years. He received his Master's degree in Music Performance from The Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan, Armenia and his Bachelor of Music from Babajanyan State Music College. In addition to teaching, he has performed and recorded with several orchestras, has composed and arranged several pieces including his own album. He is a highly educated individual who enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise with students interested in learning.
Teaching is my passion and I thoroughly love what I am doing.
Every single child is special to me and every one receives special attention.
My students also play semiannual recital, witch he
Teaching is my passion and I thoroughly love what I am doing.
Every single child is special to me and every one receives special attention.
My students also play semiannual recital, witch he
lps them to gain confidence.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Home: Music room w/ piano, guitar, violin, stands, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music stand if required
*** Specialties ***
Russian traditional and Suzuki methods.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Home: Music room w/ piano, guitar, violin, stands, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music stand if required
*** Specialties ***
Russian traditional and Suzuki methods.
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· Violin · Online
· Violin · Online
· Violin · Online
Tigran has helped me to pick up violin after a long hiatus.
He assisted me with establishing my daily practice routine, gave a lot of valuable advice on how to redevelop my technique within the short period of time.
Definitely Tigran is an experienced, supportive and encouraging teacher.
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Tigran N.
Online
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Alex M.
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I have been teaching violin since 2008. I have performed on movie soundtracks and was a guest soloist with Hamline University Orchestra. I am certified in Suzuki Method and also teach traditional lessons. I've worked with students age 4 to adult.
You are never too old to begin! I've worked with beginners of all ages.
Playing violin is about so much more than just classical music and scales! Although we love scales. Scales are how we show off how fast we can play. In addition to solid fundamentals of technique and musicality, I teach a broad range of styles including folk/fiddle, pop, and movie and video game scores. You'll get to learn the music that YOU want to play!
About Alex
I am an award-winning composer and have been passionate about music all my life. I've been playing in symphonies for over a decade, have been principal violist and a featured soloist, and performed as a session player on movie scores. I've taught violin and viola since 2008 and worked with students ages 4 to adult. I am certified in the Suzuki Method and also teach what is sometimes referred to as "traditional lessons."
You are never too old to begin learning music! I've worked with beginners of all ages.
Learning to play violin or viola is about so much more than just classical music and scales! Although we love scales. Especially played fast. In addition to solid fundamentals of technique and musicality, I teach a broad range of styles including classical, folk/fiddle, pop, movie and video game scores. You'll get to learn the musi
You are never too old to begin learning music! I've worked with beginners of all ages.
Learning to play violin or viola is about so much more than just classical music and scales! Although we love scales. Especially played fast. In addition to solid fundamentals of technique and musicality, I teach a broad range of styles including classical, folk/fiddle, pop, movie and video game scores. You'll get to learn the musi
c that YOU want to play!
I also teach composition and music theory (which is beneficial skill set for performers and composers alike).
Please send me a message and let me know your musical goals. I'd love to work with you!
I also teach composition and music theory (which is beneficial skill set for performers and composers alike).
Please send me a message and let me know your musical goals. I'd love to work with you!
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Alex M.
Online
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$37.50
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I am a violin teacher in the Baltimore area with 10 years of experience teaching students of all ages. I use a variety of methods and materials, which are tailored to the individual needs of each student.
About Lena
I am violinist and pianist who has been serving the Baltimore area since 2015. My primary passion is teaching, primarily young students. I have 10 years of experience teaching music, and have been teaching music as a full-time job for the last two. I incorporate a variety of different method books, materials and repertoire into my music curriculum, which is tailored to the needs of each student.
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Lena S.
Baltimore, MD 21224
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$30
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About Ashley B.
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My goal as a teacher is to make sure my students feel comfortable with me and themselves. Playing an instrument is fun, and I want my students to feel the same joy I do about the instrument. I hope that my lessons will also give students the opportunity to express themselves, practice cognitive learning, and develop lifelong traits (diligence, perseverance, discipline) that will follow them forever.
About Ashley
Hey! My name is Ashley Beckles, I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland double majoring in Music Education and Spanish. I’m also a missionary and relief worker and have been to the Dominican Republic, Cuba and this year Costa Rica. I love love love music, i’ve been playing the violin most of my life and I love teaching, especially privately, because I get to give my students my full attention. I also enjoy eating, sleeping and watching Grey’s Anatomy
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Ashley B.
Baltimore, MD 21218
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$42
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About Gerson E.
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I have more than 10 years of experience teaching all ages. since I was a kid I experienced so many different methods and schools. The academic strick classical, the jazz and the popular music school. I collect all the good things from each to develop a unique personalized method for each of my students, depending on your needs, personality, and interests. In Ecuador, I developed a method for young kids called "Pintando con la Música" Painting with music, a method that develops the fine motor skills and the passion for music through art. I tour around the world teaching to big groups of people providing clinics and master classes. I am a singer and violin/viola player graduated from Berklee College of Music (2017) I have a major in Performance, Professional Music, and pedagogy. I get super excited when my students are progressing!
About Gerson
The young musician, singer, violinist, violist, and pianist born on December 2, 1992 in Quito, Ecuador. His early musical studies were conducted at the National Conservatory of Music of Ecuador from six years of age, in this institution was part of the Children's Choir who then participated in several competitions at national and international levels getting the top, subsequently was invited to be soloist of the "Polyphonic Choir Children" of the OPAM with whom he traveled to Europe to represent Ecuador in the "Olympics corals Competition, Bremen -Germany" 2004 – 2005.
His college has conducted at the University of the Hemispheres in Quito, where reinforces their knowledge in classical music. Later he continued his studies in COM (College of Music) from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito where he received a solid education in contempo
His college has conducted at the University of the Hemispheres in Quito, where reinforces their knowledge in classical music. Later he continued his studies in COM (College of Music) from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito where he received a solid education in contempo
rary music and a specialization in Jazz, Brazilian music, and improvisation (scat) as a vocalist, he also starts his studies in Violin, Viola, and orchestra. This institution has given the opportunity to continue his studies at Berklee College of Music, Boston United States where he got his Degree in Performance and Professional Music in the year 2017.
Gerson Eguiguren has performed in several countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, United States, Greece, Germany and France, many concerts as a singer, violist and violinist with several of the most recognized figures in the art world and in major venues in Ecuador and the United States, this experience has generated in him a very important background about different musical styles such as the Latin American music, Indian, Arabic, jazz, Brazilian, Classic, and world music in general.
At the young age of 17 he starts teaching music lessons at the “Franz List Conservatory” and “Fretless Music Academy” where he creates the educational program for kids called “Pintando con la música” (Painting with music) Program that tries to involve kids into the music world through art, developing physical and creative skills and passion for the music studies.
Now located in Boston since August 2014, has participated in several concerts with world-class personalities such as Susana Baca, Bill Whelan, A. R. Rahman, Joyce Moreno, Jacob Collier, Milton Nascimento, Patrick Doyle, Beyoncé’s First Band, Tigran Hamasyan, Toninho Horta Oscar Stagnaro, Pablo Ziegler, Peter Eldridge, Kenny Werner Maysaa Karaa, Bill Mobley, just to name few of them.
Gerson Eguiguren has performed in several countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, United States, Greece, Germany and France, many concerts as a singer, violist and violinist with several of the most recognized figures in the art world and in major venues in Ecuador and the United States, this experience has generated in him a very important background about different musical styles such as the Latin American music, Indian, Arabic, jazz, Brazilian, Classic, and world music in general.
At the young age of 17 he starts teaching music lessons at the “Franz List Conservatory” and “Fretless Music Academy” where he creates the educational program for kids called “Pintando con la música” (Painting with music) Program that tries to involve kids into the music world through art, developing physical and creative skills and passion for the music studies.
Now located in Boston since August 2014, has participated in several concerts with world-class personalities such as Susana Baca, Bill Whelan, A. R. Rahman, Joyce Moreno, Jacob Collier, Milton Nascimento, Patrick Doyle, Beyoncé’s First Band, Tigran Hamasyan, Toninho Horta Oscar Stagnaro, Pablo Ziegler, Peter Eldridge, Kenny Werner Maysaa Karaa, Bill Mobley, just to name few of them.
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Gerson E.
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$44
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About Kris M.
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The violin has been a constant and enriching presence throughout my life, and I enjoy helping people engage with this instrument that is demanding and rewarding in equal measure. No matter your age or level of expertise, I would be happy to help you along as you discover new musical territory. I’m most fluent in the classical style, but am happy to explore other areas with you as well, from bluegrass to Broadway.
About Kris
I have been teaching the violin to students of all ages and abilities for close to twenty years, and have had great satisfaction in seeing them all grow and develop over time. Some of my younger students have gone on to the Interlochen Arts Camp, and one of my former adult students still makes an annual summer pilgrimage to a chamber music festival in Ullapool, Scotland. Whatever your interest or ambition, I would be more than happy to help you along your way.
In addition to teaching, I am currently a member of the Delaware and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras, a former member of the Huntsville, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and have performed as a substitute violinist with the Virginia Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Maryland Symphony, and National Philharmonic Orchestras. I hold a BM in violin from George Mason University.
In addition to teaching, I am currently a member of the Delaware and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras, a former member of the Huntsville, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and have performed as a substitute violinist with the Virginia Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Maryland Symphony, and National Philharmonic Orchestras. I hold a BM in violin from George Mason University.
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Kris M.
Baltimore, MD 21218
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$30
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"I really like Jonathan as my violin teacher. Very patient and I love his teaching style."
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Review by Kaitlyn
"To follow up, Jonathan is not only a very talented musician; but also takes his time with my daughter to help her understand, comprehend, and improve. The
evening after our first lesson with Jonathan, she asked if she could play more (more often and longer) in lieu of chores - WOW! Never thought I'd hear that from my daughter; but Jonathan made the session enjoyable and encouraging to her. THANK YOU!!"
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"Quite a good first lesson. The time went by too quickly. Nikita was patient yet I know that in the 30 minutes I had I made progress. Looking forward to
next time!"
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Nikita B.
Review by Girish
"Jonathan is a great teacher and is very patient instructor."
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Jonathan G.
Review by Kaitlyn
"Very good first lesson with Jonathan. He seems interested in helping, listening, and pushing my daughter, in a good way, to bringing out her best!"
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Jonathan G.
Review by Serri
"Johnthan was great with my daughter"
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Review by Sahel Gamage
"He is an excellent teacher, loved every bit of his class."
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Jonathan G.
Review by Von
"Excellent
Jonathan was very focused an he immediately began showing me.tje basics of how to hold the violin and bow, and began the elementary
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Jonathan was very focused an he immediately began showing me.tje basics of how to hold the violin and bow, and began the elementary
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he violin without wasting any time. I feel I will learn much from his teaching style"
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Baltimore, MD teacher:
Jonathan G.
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