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Violin with Martin S.

New York, New York

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate, Advanced
Age: 14+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1975
Master of Music

    Learn violin from a teacher with 30+ years experience

    Dounis technique for string players

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    West End Avenue
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $75
    60 minutes
    $100

    About Martin S.

    5.0
    (4)
    In my violin studio, it is my goal to leave a footprint in my students’ lives as my teachers have left in mine. I respect, admire, and owe so much to the wonderful teachers that have inspired me throughout my life. From my early training after I performed for Jascha Heifetz to study with the legendary Juilliard violin teacher, Ivan Galamian, to my most recent awe-inspiring teacher, David Nadien, former Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein, there has always been a plethora of musical inspiration that has helped me grow as a musician, and as a human being. To develop an intrinsic desire in my students to create music, and through proper technique and development, to actually produce these ideas on the instrument are the most exciting, and fulfilling lessons for both the teacher and student.
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    4 Reviews
    Felicia
    Student's home
    Martin is really knowledgeable, communicates suggestions is a way that is easy to understand and patient. I look forward to continuing to study with him.
    Posted Sep 11, 2020
    Lanny
    Teacher's studio
    Martin is a colleague of mine; we have worked together at Lincoln Center and in recording studios in NYC. I believe he would be a wonderful teacher, patient and knowledgeable. He is well versed in the Dounis method of violin pedagogy.
    Posted Sep 10, 2018
    Gil
    Teacher's studio
    Helped me a lot.
    Posted Aug 27, 2018
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    Experience

    Teaching Assistant

    Jul, 1975 - Aug, 1976

    Meadowmount School of Music

    Assistant to Ivan Galamian and Sally Thomas

    Violinist

    Nov, 1977 - Jul, 2009

    New York City Ballet

    Tenured member of the violin section for over 30 years

    Violinist

    Sep, 1976 - Mar, 1992

    Brooklyn Philharmonic

    violinist and orchestra member

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts

    Sep, 1967 - Jun, 1971

    Stanford University

    Master of Music

    Sep, 1974 - Jun, 1976

    The Juilliard School

    Awards

    Scholarship

    Sep, 1975

    The Juilliard School

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Jan, 1980

    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.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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