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Violin with Kevin Z.

New Haven, Connecticut

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
Master of Public Health in Biostatistics

    About Kevin Z.

    I have a Masters Degree in Violin Performance from Yale University, and a Bachelors Degree in Violin Performance from Rice University. With over 10 years of experience teaching students of all levels and backgrounds, regardless of where you are in your violin-playing journey, let me be your guide in the wonderful world of music! :) In our lessons, I'm not just teaching you how to play the violin-- I'm also teaching you how to PRACTICE the violin. Remember, it's not about how much time you spend practicing-- it's about how SMART you practice. Smart practice builds a smart violinist and a good musician, and that's the key to success that I give to all my students. With me, every challenge of learning the violin is broken down into small, achievable pieces. In this way, I give my students the tools and mindset they need to eventually be self-sufficient violinists and musicians-- you can't put a price tag on something like that! With the violin, as with learning any instrument, every movement has a purpose, and every movement is connected to your body and your mind. I don't simply teach mastery of the violin, I also teach mastery of the body and of the mind. Who wouldn't want that? :) And with the comprehensive approach is a strong dedication to each student even outside of our lesson times-- I'm easily reachable and always open to answering questions. So what're you waiting for? Let's begin :)

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Student's Home
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Saturday
    7 AM-6 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $45
    45 minutes
    $62
    60 minutes
    $78
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    Experience

    Private Violin Teacher

    May, 2010 - Present

    Self-Employed

    - Top-10 rated violin teacher in Houston, TX according to online service provider Thumbtack (2015) - Designed lesson plans and long-term goals tailored specifically to each individual student - Integrated stories, history, and theory into lessons to heighten engagement with music - Established reward systems to encourage practicing and develop good habits

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2019 - Mar, 2020

    Educational Center for the Arts

    - Taught music theory, aural skills, composition, and leading ensemble rehearsals

    Teaching Fellow

    Jan, 2017 - May, 2018

    Yale School of Music

    - Prepared lesson plans for weekly studio classes - Facilitated communication of important announcements or concerns between professor and students

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2016

    Rice University

    Master of Public Health in Biostatistics

    Aug, 2018 - May, 2020

    Yale University

    Master of Music in Violin Performance

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2018

    Yale University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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