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Violin with Ava P.

Boulder, Colorado

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18 and under
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2009
Doctor of Musical Arts

    Grow your violin skills with a professional performer.

    I've been teaching violin for about 10 years and have recently received my Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Performance from CU-Boulder. Having taught as a private teacher for younger students as well as a Teaching Assistant for a String Methods class in my undergrad, I am extremely comfortable working with a wide range of ages and skill levels. I teach using the Suzuki method, as well as basic music theory, note-reading, and other skills based on the student's needs and skill set. Please note: in order to offer the best possible education for students, I am not offering online lessons for violin beginners who have no previous experience.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Greenbriar Blvd

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-10 AM
    12 PM-5:30 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-10 AM
    1:30 PM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-12 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-12 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-1 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $70

    About Ava P.

    5.0
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    A native of Houston, Texas, violinist Ava is a Boulder-based performer, collaborator, and teacher. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music in violin from the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as a Bachelor of Music in violin performance from Truman State University. As an active performer, Ava has been involved in solo, orchestral, and chamber ensemble performances across the United States and Italy, including performances at Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute in Leavenworth, Washington, and the Alba Music Festival in Alba, Italy. Recent solo engagements have included Antonio Vivaldi’s Spring Concerto with the Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute Young Artists as well as Eugene Ysayë’s Solo Sonata No. 2. In the fall of 2018, Ava was named a semi-finalist in the University of Colorado Boulder’s Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Competition. While at Truman State University, Ava was a two-time Gold Medal Competition finalist on concerti by Kabalevsky and Shostakovich. She has performed in masterclasses for artists such as Anne Akiko Meyers, Stephen Rose, Altius String Quartet, and Alberto Bologni. Most recent chamber performances have featured Stravinsky's Three Pieces for String Quartet and Schoenberg's Verklarte Nacht, as well as Granados’ Piano Quintet in G minor alongside members of the Volta Piano Trio and Avalon String Quartet. As an orchestral musician, she has regularly played as a member of Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Longmont Symphony Orchestra, Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra, and Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Ava has served as the assistant principal second violinist of the Boulder Symphony Orchestra, acting assistant concertmaster & acting principal second violin of the Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra, and assistant concertmaster of the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Ava's previous teachers include founding member of the Takács Quartet Karoly Schranz, Takács Quartet second violinist Harumi Rhodes, Sam McClure, Julie Lundgren, and Kathy Karpicke.
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    5 Reviews
    Jennifer
    Online
    Ava is fantastic! We highly recommend her. Thank you Dr. Ava
    Posted Nov 14, 2021
    Ava
    Online
    Ava is amazing!! We highly recommend her. Super knowledgeable, friendly and great with kids. Thanks Ava!
    Posted Feb 24, 2021
    Sarah
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent!
    Posted Dec 1, 2017
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    Experience

    Section Violin

    Nov, 2021 - Present

    Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra

    Acting Assistant Concertmaster

    Dec, 2021 - Dec, 2021

    Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra

    Acting Section Violin

    Nov, 2021 - Present

    Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra

    Section Violin

    Sep, 2021 - Present

    Boulder Chamber Orchestra

    Acting Principal Second Violin

    Sep, 2021 - Sep, 2021

    Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra

    Substitute Section Violin

    Mar, 2020 - Present

    Longmont Symphony Orchestra

    Substitute Section Violin

    Sep, 2019 - Nov, 2021

    Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra

    Substitute Section Violin

    May, 2019 - Sep, 2021

    Boulder Chamber Orchestra

    Alumni Guest Artist

    Jan, 2019 - Feb, 2019

    Truman State University

    Guest artist residency at Truman State University. Coached TSU’s President’s String Quartet, taught master class with violin & viola studio, & presented solo recital.

    Assistant Principal Second Violin

    Jul, 2017 - Present

    Boulder Symphony Orchestra

    First violinist & Quartet manager

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2015

    Truman State University President's String Quartet

    Private Violin Teacher

    Aug, 2011 - Present

    Self-Employed

    Education

    Bachelor of Music-Performance

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2015

    Truman State University

    Doctor of Musical Arts

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2020

    University of Colorado-Boulder

    Master of Music-Performance

    Aug, 2015 - May, 2017

    University of Colorado-Boulder

    Certifications

    Every Child Can Training

    Jan, 2021

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Violin Unit 1 Training

    Jun, 2021

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Completed with Daniel Gee Cordova and the Oregon Suzuki Institute.

    Awards

    Gold Medal Concerto Competition Finalist

    Nov, 2014

    Truman State University

    Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Competition Semi-Finalist

    Nov, 2018

    University of Colorado-Boulder

    Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music: Performance

    Apr, 2015

    Truman State University

    Affiliations

    Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)

    Jan, 2012

    Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Jan, 2021

    The 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.

    American Federation of Musicians

    Aug, 2019

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Denver Musicians Association

    Aug, 2019

    The DMA represents an active network of 1000 professional musicians who are affiliated with a broader network of over 100,000 members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM).

    American String Teachers Association

    Sep, 2015

    The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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