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Elizabeth B.
Evanston, Illinois
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Learn viola from a professional violist and expert teacher with 28+ years teaching experience.
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All levels of viola study from beginner through professional. I am a professional violinist/violist with a Master of Music degree, extensive performance, and teaching ability/experience,
About Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth has taught violin and viola for twenty-eight years. She has a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from DePaul University School of Music. Her teachers have been among the best in the world. She has been a member of orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and has performed solos throughout the United States and abroad. Teaching is one of her greatest passions, and she welcomes the opportunity to work with all ages and levels of musical background. NOTE: *As of September 17, 2022, no every other week registrations. If you are interested in every other week, you must alternate with a current every other week student (who have been grandfathered in to every other week prior to September 17, 2022.). *** Lesson Details *** I teach both Suzuki and traditional violin and viola methods. I am patient and encouraging. My students' success is my success! After 3-6 months of lessons, students will have a solid foundation on the instrument and will play some beginning level songs with the proper position and tuning. They will be having a rewarding experience as they learn all the fundamentals. They will discover the joy of music! *** Studio Equipment *** Home- small house with music stand, well lit, piano, seating for parents   *** Specialties *** Violin Viola Traditional Suzuki Classical Fiddling

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 1992

Master of Fine Arts

Teaches ages 5+

Speaks Spanish, French

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Viola
Creative Writing
Fiddle
Music Performance
Screenwriting
Viola
Violin
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
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Pricing
30 minutes
$29
45 minutes
$39
60 minutes
$49
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Very clear and knowledgeable.

Posted Mar 23, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Great lesson! The teacher is very professional and patient. Looking forward to another fun lesson.

Posted Mar 15, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Great at teaching very patient

Posted Feb 18, 2023
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Adjunct Professor of English, Writing, and Humanities
Aug 2008 - Present
local colleges
Teach creative writing, composition, humanities, and literature courses at area local colleges.
Adjunct Professor of Music
Aug 2008 - Present
local colleges
Teach college level music courses
Violin/Viola Teacher
Jun 1992 - Present
Various community music schools and private studio
Teach violin and viola to students of all ages and levels.
Professional Violinist/Violist
Jun 1990 - Present
Freelance
Professional violinist/violist for orchestras, chamber groups, and solos. Freelance.
Master of Fine Arts
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
Goddard College
Master of Music
Sep 1996 - Feb 1998
DePaul University School of Music
French
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Learning to Teach Online
Nov 2021
The University of New South Wales-Sydney/Coursera
Learning to teach online effectively in a variety of formats.
Paul Rolland String Pedagogy - Level One Endorsement
Jun 2021
Paul Rolland String Pedagogy Workshop - School of Music at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Level One Endorsement in Paul Rolland String Pedagogy for Violin and Viola
Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation
Feb 2021
Northwestern University/Coursera
Certificate earned in a course exploring the fundamentals of teaching violin and viola in the earliest stages, including master classes and extensive exercises and lessons in violin/viola pedagogy for the beginning student.
Life Coaching Certification
Jan 2020
New Skills Academy
Certified Health Coach
Oct 2019
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Pregnancy Health Coach, L.E.A.N Expectations Health Coaching for before, during, and after pregnancy
Post-MFA Certificate in the Teaching of Writing
Dec 2007
Antioch University Los Angeles
Post Master's Certificate in the pedagogy of teaching composition, literature, and creative writing.
Registered Suzuki Teacher Training (Violin)
Jul 1995
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Every Child Can! Violin Foundation 1A Violin Foundation 1B Violin Unit 2 Violin Unit 3 Establishing the Book 1 Bow Arm: Violin, Viola Developing Shifting: Books 2-4 Maintaining the Suzuki Studio Ownership
Additional awards and scholarships
Jan 2012
Various
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
May 2010
Phi Theta Kappa
Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.
May 2019
The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide, and promote Suzuki education in North, Central, and South America. The SAA was founded in 1972 and currently has about 8,000 members.
Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators
Jan 2015
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, is one of the largest existing organizations for writers and illustrators. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children’s literature, magazines, film, television, and multimedia. Our mission is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books around the world. We accomplish this by fostering a vibrant community of individuals who bring books for young readers to the public including writers, illustrators, translators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers, bloggers, enthusiasts and others. We provide education and support for these individuals and the community through our awards, grants, programs and events. We strive to increase the quality and quantity of children’s books in the marketplace, and act as a consolidated voice for writers and illustrators of children's books worldwide.
American Association of University Professors
Aug 2008
The mission of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is to advance academic freedom and shared governance; to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education; to promote the economic security of faculty, academic professionals, graduate students, post‐doctoral fellows, and all those engaged in teaching and research in higher education; to help the higher education community organize to make our goals a reality; and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.
American Federation of Musicians
Jul 1983
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.

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Instructor details
Subject: Viola
Creative Writing
Fiddle
Music Performance
Screenwriting
Viola
Violin
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
SEE MAP
Oak Avenue #
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$29
45 minutes
$39
60 minutes
$49
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30