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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, English
Teaching since 1992
MM, Violin
Ever wanted to learn Japanese? Connect with a native Japanese speaker and learn to speak and write with ease
Are you interested in learning Japanese but not sure how to start? Have you visited Japan but wished you could speak Japanese more fluently? Do you want to learn Hiragana and Kanji so that you can enjoy Japanese Manga? にほんごをべんきょうしたいですか?
A native of Japan, Maya received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Tokyo University of the Arts (東京芸術大学). During her violin study at the Tokyo University of the Arts, she earned her music teaching certificate for middle and high schools in Japan (中学校及び高等学校教諭専修免許状).
She finished New York Japan Society’s Japanese-language Teacher Training Program (Introductory level) in December 2020, same program with intermediate level in March 2021.
Maya also has 10 years of experience for tutoring Japanese language, offering private lessons to students of all ages. Her Japanese lessons cover everything from vocabulary and grammar, to culture, custom, and fun conversation of course!
For the first time Japanese learner, she uses GENKI textbook (An integrated course in elementary Japanese) 3rd edition or Japanese for Young People I student book.
初級〜中級日本語の指導、日本語会話のレッスンも行っております。
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
1:15 PM-1:45 PM
Tuesday
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Wednesday
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Thursday
2 PM-3 PM
4 PM-5 PM
Friday
12 PM-1 PM
Saturday
11 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$45
About Maya S.
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Hi! My name is Maya and I was born in Japan. I graduated from the Juilliard School in 2001 and have been a violinist of New Jersey Symphony since 2007, and joined the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra in 2022.
Did you just pick up the violin for the first time? Have you been working on some pieces but need further help? Are you taking an audition for your school orchestra?
Or are you interested in learning Japanese language but not sure how to start? Do you want to learn Hiragana and Kanji so that you can enjoy Japanese Manga? にほんごをべんきょうしたいですか?
I believe having a solid foundation will give students a big advantage at every stage of their development.
I make sure to go through every detail to help you achieve your musical goals. Step by step; beautiful sound, good rhythm, comfortable posture, precise intonation... it’s a long journey, but I patiently guide each student toward the discovery of your strength.
I look forward to sharing my joy of teaching with you soon!
日本語でのバイオリンのレッスン可能です。お問い合わせ下さい。
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Matthew
Teacher's studio
Maya is great! Super patient and finds just the right things to work on from week to week. I am loving the lessons.
Posted Jul 16, 2024
Mike_P2
Online
Taught me a lot
Posted Jun 10, 2024
Chantae
Teacher's studio
Maya is such a talented violinist and great at instructing! She is patient and encouraging at any level of proficiency, and always aware of even the subtlest adjustments in posture, bowing, etc that need to be made to improve playing. I’ve been having great sessions with her! Also, the flexibility of my sessions in-person and/or on Zoom/Skype has been perfect for my full-time work schedule.
Posted Oct 18, 2023
Experience
Violinist
Jan, 2022 - PresentOpera Philadelphia Orchestra
Violinist
Jan, 2007 - PresentNew Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Violin Faculty
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2011Greenwich Conservatory, CT
Violinist
Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2005Honolulu Symphony Orchestra
Education
BM, MM, violin
Apr, 1992 - Mar, 1998Tokyo National University of the Arts
MM, Violin
Sep, 1998 - May, 2001The Juilliard School
Certifications
Music teaching certificate for middle and high schools in Japan (中学校及び高等学校教諭専修免許状)
Sep, 1998Ministry of Education (文部科学省)
Japanese-language Teachers Training Program Intermediate level
Mar, 2021Japan Society in New York
Japanese-language Teachers Training Program Introductory level
Dec, 2020Japan Society in New York
Japan Kanji Aptitude Test 3rd grade (日本漢字能力検定 3級)
Jun, 2018Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (日本漢字能力検定協会)
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
Sep, 2002A 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
Japanese
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
1:15 PM-1:45 PM
Tuesday
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Wednesday
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Thursday
2 PM-3 PM
4 PM-5 PM
Friday
12 PM-1 PM
Saturday
11 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$45
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