Abigail S.
Available Locations:
Online
Studio
A passionate educator and Suzuki trained teacher, I teach individual and group classes with Suzuki Strings of Austin, violin and viola students at Bedichek Middle School, and run a private violin and viola home studio in Austin and online.
In violin lessons with me, you can expect the focus to go far beyond the technical aspects of the violin, encouraging each student to flourish and reach their full potential. I believe that every student has the ability, drive, and capacity to succeed at, love, and learn from the violin. Whether you're an adult new to the instrument, a young child trying out music lessons for the first time, or an older student returning to the instrument after a few years off, violin lessons will serve as a meaningful musical outlet, a way to discover self-directed learning, and a way to engage with an entire community of musicians.
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Speaks English, German, French -
Teaches students 5 and up
Reviews (2)
Abi is a great teacher. She always comes up with very practical methods to improve my specific skills and I benefit a lot from here. And you can feel her teaching passion too!
Abigail was an enthusiastic teacher who helped spread her love of the violin. She is classically trained and works on the fundamental skills a young violinist needs. Our child enjoyed her sense of humor as well.
Lesson Details
Viola
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate
Like many violin teachers, I love teaching the viola! It's a gorgeous instrument, and I have had the pleasure of playing viola in chamber groups, teaching many young viola students, and collaborative with violists regularly in chamber music settings. Whether you're a beginning student, are looking for a practice coach, or want help with excerpts, I can't wait to get started!
Experience
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.
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!
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.
Education
Master of Music in Violin Performance
Sep 2013 - May 2015San Francisco Conservatory of Music
B.A. German Studies and B.A. Violin Performance
Sep 2007 - May 2011Bard College
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 3
Jul 2018Northern California Suzuki Institute
Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 2
Jun 2018Northern California Suzuki Institute
Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 1
Jul 2016Northern California Suzuki Institute
Affiliations
Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.
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