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Violin with Gary K.

Medford, Oregon

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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 7+
Teaching since 1997
MCM (Masters in Church Music)

    About Gary K.

    5.0
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    I instill in my students a love for music and for their violin. For beginners I start by getting them comfortable holding their violin. Then they learn basic right and left hand movements concentrating on one hand at a time at first in order to play some simple songs. After that I introduce easy note reading skills always keeping in mind the student's progress. As my students progress there will be many new techniques to learn in the songs they play. I verbally explain each technique, demonstrate it on my violin, and "send them home" with exercises specifically tailored to help make their playing even more enjoyable. I also send them or their parents an email each week with all their assignments. They really appreciate that.

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    Elliott Ave, Medford, Oregon
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-4:30 PM
    5 PM-6 PM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-4:30 PM
    5 PM-6 PM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-4:30 PM
    5 PM-6 PM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-4:30 PM
    5 PM-6 PM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Saturday
    1 PM-4:30 PM
    5 PM-8 PM
    Sunday
    2 PM-6 PM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
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    5.0
    10 Reviews
    Aalexyz
    Teacher's studio
    Gary is a great teacher and I highly recommend him. I hope to resume lessons again someday when my work schedule has calmed down!
    Posted Feb 27, 2018
    Rayna
    Teacher's studio
    I took cello lessons from Mr.Kroll for middle school and high school. He was a patient teacher and really helped me advance my skills. I played in YSSO youth orchestra and symphony in high school and he always instructed me on difficult pieces. Highly recommend him as a teacher of violin/cello.
    Posted Sep 14, 2017
    Sabrina
    Teacher's studio
    Gary is excellent with children. He is a very talented, patient and encouraging teacher. I highly recommend Gary.
    Posted Sep 14, 2017
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    Experience

    String Orchestra Conductor

    Sep, 2005 - Present

    Rogue Community College

    I rehearse community and student musicians and conduct concerts. Some examples can be found on YouTube.

    String Teacher

    Aug, 2000 - Jun, 2004

    Medford Public Schools

    I taught strings classes in elementary schools, junior high, and high schools (violin, viola, cello, bass).

    Worship Team Member, violin

    Sep, 1999 - Present

    Several churches

    I play violin extemporaneously.

    Minister of Music, full time

    Jul, 1985 - Jun, 1994

    First Baptist Church, Medford, Oregon

    Planned and led worship services. Conducted choirs. Arranged music for and conducted church orchestras. Performed numerous concerts per year.

    Minister of Music, full time

    Oct, 1974 - Jul, 1995

    Calvary Church Santa Ana, Calafornia

    Planned and led worship services. Conducted choirs, arranged music for and conducted orchestras, ensembles and hand bell choirs. Conducted multiple concerts per year.

    Education

    BA Pastoral Studies and Music

    Sep, 1965 - Jun, 1969

    Arizona Bible College

    MCM (Masters in Church Music)

    Jan, 1972 - Jun, 1974

    The Church Music Graduate School SWBTS Fort Worth

    BA Music (Violin Performance)

    Sep, 1969 - Jun, 1971

    Arizona State University

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