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Chicago, Illinois

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks English, French
Teaching since 2006
Post-Masters Certificate

    About Alison T.

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    I believe that music-making should first and foremost be a joyous activity that stimulates, challenges, and rewards. I believe that while some individuals may have more "natural talent," with the right instruction and work ethic any student can progress to an advanced level, regardless of ability level or age. My job as the teacher is to make you, the student, the best violinist and musician that you can be. Lessons combine elements of Suzuki training such as emphasis on ear training, parental involvement (for young children), and memorization with traditional methods of teaching technique and note-reading. A how-to of practicing, improvisation, music theory, and history are also integrated into the lessons. Repertoire is determined by student interest and needs. I have taught privately since 2006. In 2011 I won the University of Missouri's Community Music Program Excellence in Teaching Award. In addition, I have experience as a violin sectional coach, camp counselor and assistant teacher at Columbia Montessori School in Missouri.

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    N Kenmore Ave

    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-10:30 AM
    11 AM-12:30 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-10:30 AM
    11 AM-12:30 PM
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    Experience

    Violin Instructor

    Jun, 2017 - Present

    Northside Music Academy

    Suzuki Violin Instructor

    Sep, 2016 - Present

    Continuing and Community Education at Columbia College

    I teach weekly Suzuki Group class for Book 1A/2B, weekly private students, and weekly Note-Readers for beginning music reading. In addition, I coach a performance masterclass once per month

    Interim Suzuki Violin Group Instructor

    Jan, 2016 - Jun, 2016

    DePaul University Community Music Division

    Taught three Suzuki Group Classes as a long-term substitute: Book 2/3, Book 4, and Book 5/6 levels.

    Violinist

    Jun, 2014 - Present

    Theatre at the Center

    Cabaret, 2017 Annie Warbucks, 2016 A Christmas Memory, 2014 The Beverly Hillbillies, 2014

    Camp Counselor and Violin Sectional Coach

    Jun, 2013 - Aug, 2013

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Worked as a camp counselor in the middle school division of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Also taught daily violin sectionals, gave mini private lessons to students throughout the summer, played 1st violin in the staff string quartet, and was the highest-seated counselor in the the faculty-staff Festival Orchestra.

    Pedagogy Courses

    Jan, 2013 - Mar, 2014

    DePaul University

    Have studied three terms of Pedagogy at DePaul University. Courses were taught by faculty, Dr. Olga Kaler, and guest faculty, Dr Carla Trynchuk

    Assistant Teacher

    Jun, 2012 - Aug, 2012

    Columbia Montessori School

    Rotated among classrooms in this Montessori preschool, assisting with instructing and supervising the children.

    Violin Instructor

    Jan, 2010 - May, 2012

    Community Music Program

    Taught students ranging from beginner to intermediate levels, ages 6 thru 50 at the University of Missouri Community Music Program. Was recognized with the CMP Excellence in Teaching Award in 2011.

    Junior Camp Counselor

    Jun, 2007 - Jul, 2009

    Curiosity Camps of Earthworks and Exchange City

    Taught for 3 summers in this camp in Kansas City, Missouri. Based on philosophies of experiential learning, the camps explored aspects of the natural world (Earthworks) and creating (and running!) your own business (Exchange City).

    Education

    Bachelors of Muisc

    Aug, 2008 - May, 2012

    University of Missouri, Columbia

    Post-Masters Certificate

    Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2016

    DePaul University

    Masters of Music

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2014

    DePaul University

    Certifications

    Suzuki Violin Book 1

    May, 2015

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Training at DePaul University Community Music Division with Rolando Freitag

    Suzuki Violin Book 4

    May, 2016

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Training at DePaul University Community Music Division with Rolando Freitag

    Suzuki Violin Book 3

    Feb, 2016

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Training at DePaul University Community Music Division with Rolando Freitag

    Suzuki Violin Book 2

    Nov, 2015

    Suzuki Association with the Americas

    Training at Merit School of Music with Edward Kreitman

    Awards

    Excellence in Teaching Award

    May, 2011

    MU Community Music Program

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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