Music

Guitar

Elisa B.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 70 and under

Speaks English, Finnish

Teaching since 1984

Musicology

Learn the Guitar from Zero with Simple Lessons from a Fun Instructor

Beginning and intermediate guitar lessons. Correct play position, picking, strumming, chords, musicianship, performing.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teacher's Studio

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Thurman St.

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

12 PM-3:30 PM

Tuesday

11 AM-1 PM

2 PM-2:30 PM

Wednesday

12 PM-2 PM

3 PM-3:30 PM

Thursday

10:30 AM-1 PM

2 PM-2:30 PM

4:30 PM-5 PM

Friday

12 PM-1 PM

3 PM-5 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$58

About Elisa B.

4.6

(31)

Violin Teacher's Certificate - Sibelius Academy, Finland Suzuki Teacher Training - Marylhurst University, OR Classical and Suzuki options - starting Suzuki students as early as 3 yrs old. Teaching Suzuki Books 1-11. Beginners, intermediate and advanced levels I am using classical method books including Kayser, Wohlfart, Kreutzer, Mazas, Dont and Paganini Caprices with students looking for more rigorous studies and more advanced skills. Keeping music and technique in balance - Learn how to enjoy performing - Find your own highest potential - Fall in love with music *** Lesson Details *** I am friendly and like to inspire my students to find their own best potential. Suitable challenges are fun and needed to keep the personal progress going on. "No suffering in my studio!" means that the process of learning needs to be enjoyable but at the same time I am asking the students to give their best effort. Setting frequent goals in form of group classes and recitals keeps us in full sail and teach us to enjoy the act of playing both alone and in front of friendly audience. I teach both classical and Suzuki methods. I like to keep my students musically well fed and encourage exploring music reading and music theory next to practical skills. I stir my students toward high standard personal level in their studies, an ingredient from Finnish cultural climate. *** Specialties *** Suzuki method and classical method, fiddling, beginning jazz, improvising

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4.6

31 Reviews

Skyler

Teacher's studio

I was hoping to work with Elisa to have my client work on her violin skills, however, after confirming she could work with my client, I let her know my teammate would reach out with any questions. She responded immediately and said "This does not work that way but good luck elsewhere". I work with people all day and this sounds like there was miscommunication and not caring about her clients. Thankfully I didn't send my client to work with her.

Posted Apr 15, 2022

Jeffery

Online

Elisa is very nice and understanding. And I cant wait to do my next recital! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! -Lia M

Posted Nov 6, 2021

Glenn

Online

Elisa is wonderful!!!! My son is very happy and is looking forward keep learning how to play the violin. Elisa is patient and professional.

Posted Aug 11, 2021

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Experience

Violin and strings teacher

Jan, 2007 - Present

Private Music Academy

Hi, there! My name is Elisa and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons for a long time and love helping my students to learn both musical and instrumental skills. I went to Sibelius Academy to earn my music teacher certificate. I am patient, encouraging and supportive teacher and I I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I enjoy teaching all levels from beginners to advanced students. I have been teaching for years in my own private studio. Next to that I have been teaching the violin at Marylhurst University and Lewis & Clark College in the local area. I helped to establish the strings program at Alliance Charter Academy as well and was teaching strings groups there. I am a member of Willamette Falls Symphony and play frequently at weddings.

Hired musician

Aug, 2015 - Aug, 2015

National tv program

I play frequently in weddings, corporate events and dinner parties. I was hired to play romantic violin music in nationally airing reality tv program that was visiting my area..

Education

Violin teacher's certificate

Sep, 1978 - Apr, 1982

Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland

Musicology

Sep, 1984 - Jan, 1990

Helsinki University

Certifications

Suzuki Teacher Training

May, 1993

Marylhurst University

Pre-twinkle through advanced levels

Awards

Concerto competition winner

Feb, 2012

Willamette Falls Symphony Orchestra

Concerto competition winner in 2016

Feb, 2016

Willamette Falls Symphony Orchestra

Affiliations

Music Teachers National Association

Jan, 2004

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.