Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 4+

Speaks English

Teaching since 1998

Sistema Fellows Program: Music for Social Change

About David F.

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(6)

Music has an uncanny ability to communicate without words the often indescribable. Whether you are looking to start the violin for the first time or are picking it up again after a "sabbatical" I'd love to come alongside this journey and work with you, your child, or for that friend of yours you've recently convinced to play again. I believe that a solid foundation and technical mastery widens the artistic palette of expression; giving the player the freedom to take their art in any direction they desire. ABOUT ME: Graduate of New England Conservatory of Music Teaches Traditional & Suzuki Method Methodical technically artistic Approach International teaching experience: Bermuda, India, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Scotland Teaching Beginner to Advanced: All Ages welcomed! Before moving Boston, he encouraged over 300 kids in Bermuda to study violin at the Bermuda School of Music. In the United States he has taught at The Bravo Summer Music Academy, The Saint Joseph School of Music, The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, Wichita State University, and has given guest lectures at The Longy School of Music of Bard College, Eastern Illinois University, and Northeastern University.

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Teaching Hours

Monday

6:30 AM-10 AM

Tuesday

6:30 AM-10 AM

Wednesday

6:30 AM-10 AM

Thursday

6:30 AM-10 AM

Friday

6:30 AM-10 AM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$20

45 minutes

$30

60 minutes

$40

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6 Reviews

Ilario and Christine

Teacher's studio

This space is not nearly enough to express the amazing encounters that my family has had and continues to have with David France. Our son started with a 30 minute weekly lesson on the violin under David at the very tender age of 2 1/2. Knowing the short attention span of a child that age, David used his creativity to keep him engaged during lessons, practice while at home and to keep returning each week for more lessons. One technique that he employed was a recorded message to play at home to motivate him to practice; all we had to do was play his recorded message & watch our son run to pick up his violin to start his practice. We can proudly say that he is now almost 13 years old and continues to progress on the violin and is a member in 2 Senior Orchestras here in Bermuda. He is the recipient of several music awards, including a scholarship and an Honorary Music Scholar Award. It was a very big loss for us when David departed Bermuda but always look forward to him returning as part of the faculty for the special BRAVO! violin camp. He is very inspirational, kind and generous with his ears & time and is a great role model. We're very fortunate that he continues to be a part of our son's violin journey. We can honestly say that thanks to David, our son is still loving his violin and musical journey!

Posted Feb 7, 2019

Kiah

Teacher's studio

I had the honor of joining the Roxbury youth orchestra of Boston in 2016. David was always so constructive and was always helping us to be the best player we could be. Every lesson had structure, and he would move us along once we mastered basic skills and prerequisite goals. Of course, it was challenging, but he allowed us to make mistakes so we can learn from them.

Posted Feb 6, 2019

Katie

Teacher's studio

David is an amazing teacher and human being! My kids got off to the best start ever because of his careful and conscientious teaching. Even though we are in different states now, he still keeps in touch and is always there for my kids. Because of his help and encouragement, my son just won the Sphinx! You couldn't ask for a better teacher!

Posted Feb 5, 2019

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