Violin with Hana B.

Hi! I’m Hana. Music is my passion, and I have been playing the violin for over 15 years. I have studied under teachers including Jan Coleman (Coleman Studio), Professor Ron Patterson (University of Washington) and Professor Sarah Thornblade (Pomona College). I have been teaching violin in various ways since 2013, and my experience includes teaching private students, giving private lessons as a volunteer with Seattle Music Partners, and coaching various young string ensembles. I was the winner of the Pomona College Orchestra Concerto Competition in 2019, and performed the Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 with them in November. I am involved in orchestra and chamber music at Pomona College. I was also concertmaster of my high school orchestra and played in the Seattle Youth Symphony. I also won first place for solo violin at my regional division of WMEA Solo and Ensemble. I believe that a good technical foundation is essential in order to advance your playing, so as a teacher I will ensure that my students have all of the tools necessary to produce a beautiful sound. I also strongly believe that effective practicing is vital to advancement on the violin, so another one of my priorities is teaching my students how to practice efficiently. Additionally, I recognize that all my students have very different goals, and I always to tailor lessons to suit their individual objectives. Most of all, as a teacher I want to foster in my students a love of the violin and of music. Music adds so much joy and meaning to my life, and helps me connect with amazing people. Through teaching, I hope to share this amazing opportunity with others.