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Viola

Isabelle R.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 90 and under

Speaks English, French

Teaching since 2004

Certificate in Music Education

About Isabelle R.

4.8

(6)

I am a violinist from Rogers Park, Chicago's North Side. I started violin when I was 3, and have been playing ever since! I studied with Stacia Spencer at Northwestern University's String Academy, then went on to study violin performance at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. I started teaching violin 8 years ago and have greatly enjoyed working with my students! Since then I have completed many Suzuki method teacher trainings and taken a string pedagogy course at Oberlin. I also have studied and play baroque violin in various groups in Chicago including Baroque Band and the Bach and Beethoven Ensemble. I also sing and play viola da gamba. *** Lesson Details *** I teach private lessons to students of all ages and levels. Music and learning should be fun! I help students express themselves and reach their goals. For beginning and intermediate violinists I usually teach the Suzuki violin method literature with a mix of traditional materials, but I am happy to teach whatever music the student wants to play! Students may also like to explore fiddle music, jazz, rock, modern, folk, romantic, or renaissance music! Depending on the student, in lessons I tend to have my students warm up with some scales and technique work, and then focus on a piece for the later part of the lesson. In my teaching I prioritize playing in a healthy and relaxed manner. My studies of body awareness have included Alexander technique, yoga, Feldenkrais, meditation, and T'ai chi. A happy and healthy body makes for a happy violinist! *** Studio Equipment *** I teach out of my home studio, I have a room with my teaching supplies, instrument, stands, piano, and seating for parents and siblings. *** Specialties *** I play traditional violin, and I also specialize in baroque violin. I play viola da gamba as well. I'm trained to teach the O'Connor American Fiddle method for violin playing.

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W. Sherwin Ave.

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

8 AM-6 PM

Wednesday

8 AM-6 PM

Thursday

8 AM-6 PM

Friday

8 AM-3 PM

Sunday

10 AM-3 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$40

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$60

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6 Reviews

Sharon Rukin

Teacher's studio

Wonderful- I feel my skills will improve with this teacher. Very pleased.

Posted Aug 7, 2018

rahul singh

Teacher's studio

Isabelle is an excellent teacher. She makes you comfortable going from one piece to new piece, from one skill to another. In each session she applies hollistic approach consisting of focusing on technique, playing instrument and learning theory, which render learner to grow in every aspect at the same time.

Posted Aug 2, 2018

Kate C.

I am a violin teacher who has worked with Isabelle. My students love working with her as a sub. She has a keen sense for discovering what would benefit a student most, and is resourceful in finding ways to address problem areas. I recommend her most highly!

Posted Jan 26, 2015

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Experience

Violin Faculty

Sep, 2014 - Present

South Side Suzuki Cooperative

For this teacher cooperative I teach private lessons in Hyde Park once a week, and I run a violin program at St. Thomas the Apostle School.

Substitute Violin Teacher

Mar, 2014 - Present

Music Institute of Chicago

From time to time I teach private lessons and group classes for my colleagues at the Music Institute of Chicago.

Substitute Violin Teacher

Feb, 2014 - Apr, 2018

Merit School of Music

I taught group and private lessons for my colleagues at Merit school of music. This included viola and violin group classes of various levels.

Substitute Violin Teacher

Feb, 2014 - Present

DePaul University Community Music Division

Violin Faculty

Sep, 2012 - Aug, 2016

Chicago West Community Music Center - WISH Program

I taught private lessons and group classes.

Education

Violin Study

Sep, 2001 - Jun, 2006

Northwestern String Academy

Certificate in Music Education

Sep, 2014 - Dec, 2017

DePaul University School of Music

Masters in Violin Performance

Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2015

DePaul University School of Music

Education - Course on American Public School Education

Jan, 2012 - Mar, 2012

National Lewis University

Bachelors of Arts - Comparative American Studies

Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2011

Oberlin College

Violin Performance

Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2010

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

High School Diploma - Music Emphasis

Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2004

North Shore Country Day School

Certifications

Registered Teacher Training Violin books 1-6

Jun, 2012

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Suzuki Teacher Training Books 7, 9 and 10

Aug, 2018

Suzuki Association of the Americas

I took the last few levels of the Suzuki Method training these last few years to further my education and improve my teaching skills.

Music Mind Games Unit 1

Jun, 2017

Music Mind Games

I took the first course on how to teach music theory using games developed by Michiko Yurko. The class was held at the Music Institute of Chicago. I use these music theory games to teach my young students music literacy.

Kid Yoga Teacher Certification

Jul, 2016

Kidding Around Yoga

I am a trained yoga teacher and have taught classes for adults and for kids.

Music and Movement Cycle of the Seasons Class (ages 3-5)

Jul, 2014

Musikgarten

I am trained to lead music and movement classes for young students.

Substitute Teaching License

Apr, 2014

Illinois State Board of Education

I am licensed to sub teach in local public schools.

Mark O'Connor Method Teacher Training

Jul, 2013

Mark O'Connor Method

Pedagogy training for fiddle-style, American-based music education system. Includes many different styles of playing- jazz, rock, fiddle, gypsy jazz, and lots of improvisation.

Mimi Zweig's Violin and Viola Teacher Training, Session 1

Jul, 2013

Indiana University School of Music

Awards

Marilyn McDonald Merit Scholarship

Sep, 2006

Oberlin Conservatory of Music, 2006

Music Education Scholarship

Sep, 2016

DePaul University School of Music

Performance Scholarship

Sep, 2013

DePaul University School of Music

Affiliations

Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.

Jun, 2006

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.

American Federation of Musicians

Mar, 2010

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.