Viola with Ms. Abi S.
About Ms. Abi S.
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Violin Faculty
Nov, 2018 - PresentSuzuki Strings of Austin
On faculty with the Suzuki Strings of Austin, I have a studio of violin and viola students, teach group chamber music classes, and lead the reading orchestra.
Teaching Artist
Sep, 2018 - Oct, 2018Flying Carpet Festival, Mardin, Turkey
Abigail performs and leads workshops all around the world. In September 2018, she was privileged to be a participant of the Flying Carpet Festival in Mardin, Turkey, where she performed and led workshops with artists from around the globe for children ages 4-18.
Violin Faculty & Chamber Music Camp Director
Jun, 2015 - Aug, 2018Community Music Center - Richmond Branch
Give weekly lessons to students, ages 4 and up. I teach beginning students, adult students returning to the violin after time off, and a range in between. I set weekly practice goals with each student, and help parents understand what they can do to support their children in daily practice. Most importantly, we develop an ease of playing the violin and make sure students are always engaged and loving the work they do.
Chamber Music Teaching Artist
Jun, 2014 - Jul, 2014Summer Music West (San Francisco Conservatory)
Introduced students (ages 9-13) to the art of chamber music. We focused on giving clear cues, leading, defining phrases, and working together.
Resident Teacher
Sep, 2013 - May, 2015A.P. Giannini Middle School
Provided supplemental coachings and lessons weekly to students in beginning, intermediate, and advanced orchestras in grades 6-8. Worked on note identification, bow technique, finger placement, chamber music, and other topics as needed!
Education
B.A. German Studies and B.A. Violin Performance
Sep, 2007 - May, 2011Bard College
Master of Music in Violin Performance
Sep, 2013 - May, 2015San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Certifications
Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 1
Jul, 2016Northern California Suzuki Institute
Suzuki Teacher Training with Mrs. Cathy Lee
Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 3
Jul, 2018Northern California Suzuki Institute
Suzuki Teacher Training with Mrs. Cathy Lee
Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 2
Jun, 2018Northern California Suzuki Institute
Suzuki Teacher Training with Mrs. Cathy Lee
Affiliations
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Jun, 2015The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.
Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.
May, 2016The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide, and promote Suzuki education in North, Central, and South America. The SAA was founded in 1972 and currently has about 8,000 members.
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
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