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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2008
Violin Performance
Become a violin player with a skilled, 13-year experienced teacher
Students can expect to learn at the pace they prefer, they can expect to be heard if/when they'd like me to do something differently, they can expect fun, active lessons where we laugh and learn, and they can expect me to always treat them with respect and kindness. I will never be a "mean" teacher, I just want to spread my love for the violin! :)
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Weddington Street Sherman Oaks CA
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-7 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-7 PM
Thursday
10 AM-7 PM
Friday
10 AM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$33
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$80
About Jacqueline P.
5.0
(22)
Hello prospective students! I've been playing violin for 23 of my 29 years of age and teaching for 13 years. I believe that the most important part of learning the violin is having fun and building a passion for music.
Though I teach mainly classical violin, I can play all styles and I am happy to work with students towards specific goals, like playing bluegrass or jazz.
However, it is usually necessary to learn classical technique to play any genre of violin music. Once you can play classical, you can play anything.
***LGBTQIA+/BIPOC/disabled/Neurodiverse friendly***
Teaching method:
TECHNIQUE
For my beginners, we start with simple scales to work on bowing and intonation. We also do whole-bow open-string practice in front of a mirror to work on having a straight bow. After the simple scales, we move on to slightly more complex ones such minor key and 2 octave scales.
For intermediate students who want to excel in classical music, we will work on etudes such as Kreutzer or Wolfhart, as well as scales.
MUSIC THEORY
I teach music theory as it applies to what the student is currently playing so as not to cause confusion. For example, if the student is learning to play a new piece with a more complex rhythm, we will go over time signatures, how many beats each note gets, how it is counted and so on. I will also teach the basics of counterpoint and chord structure if the student is interested.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
In practical application, the student can apply what they learn about technique to a fun song. I start with the Suzuki books because I like the way they’re structured in terms of technique, and because I love the repertoire. I also use the Solos For Young Violinists books, as well as a few other carefully chosen books.
However, if the student isn't enjoying the books I normally use, I am more than happy to find something more suitable which will excite them musically and elevate their playing.
Recently I've been teaching "Waiting on a Miracle" and "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Encanto and it's been very popular.
I also record tutorials and post them on my google drive, where students can access a variety of helpful videos explaining everything from proper left hand technique to how to play songs from Encanto.
MUSIC HISTORY
If the student is interested, I will discuss the lives and milieus of composers from the medieval era to the modern era of classical music. This is one of my favorite subjects! :)
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Luis
Teacher's studio
Jacquline taught my daughter for 4 years before she started college. She is a great instructor. Thank you Jacquline sorry this review took so long hope you are doing well .
Posted Jan 19, 2022
lei
Student's home
Jacquelin is a wonderful teacher! Especially patient, at first I was worried that I did not have any foundation will be too difficult, but she explained very clearly, and even used the piano to assist in explaining! Very responsible teacher, I highly recommend!
Posted Dec 6, 2021
Karina
Teacher's studio
Jacqueline is an amazing instructor! She is patient and kind. 100% recommend taking her whether you are beginner level or expert!
Posted Nov 13, 2021
Experience
Session Violinist
Jan, 2016 - PresentMultiple Companies
I do session work for jazz and blues tracks, movie score tracks and pop tracks. Sometimes there is sheet music but most of the time I improvise and create my own part.
Education
Violin
Sep, 2002 - May, 2006Colburn Music Academy
Violin Performance
Sep, 2021California State University of Northridge Music School
Music Education
Sep, 2010 - Jun, 2014UCLA
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Weddington Street Sherman Oaks CA
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
1 PM-5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-7 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-7 PM
Thursday
10 AM-7 PM
Friday
10 AM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$33
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$80
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