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Japanese with Maya S.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, English
Teaching since 1992
MM, Violin
  • 1 Repeated Students

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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。

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Teaching Hours

Tuesday
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Thursday
2 PM-3 PM
4 PM-5 PM
Friday
12 PM-1 PM
Saturday
9 AM-10 AM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$45

About Maya S.

5.0
(11)
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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11 Reviews
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
Peihang
Teacher's studio
Maya is a wonderful teacher and violinist! I really enjoyed her class, and I learned a lot! She is not only focused on technique but also values the piece's expression. I have made great progress with her within a few months. I highly recommend her as a violin teacher! :)
Posted Oct 11, 2023
Kathleen J.
Online
Maya has been my son, Preston’s, Japanese teacher for two years. Preston has enjoyed learning and says Maya is a great teacher. Maya is also patient and flexible. For those looking to enrich their child or teens learning of Japanese Maya is a wonderful teacher. I highly recommend Maya :)!
Posted Oct 11, 2023

Experience

Violinist

Jan, 2022 - Present

Opera Philadelphia Orchestra

Violinist

Jan, 2007 - Present

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Violin Faculty

Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2011

Greenwich Conservatory, CT

Violinist

Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2005

Honolulu Symphony Orchestra

Education

BM, MM, violin

Apr, 1992 - Mar, 1998

Tokyo National University of the Arts

MM, Violin

Sep, 1998 - May, 2001

The 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, 1998

Ministry of Education (文部科学省)

Japanese-language Teachers Training Program Intermediate level

Mar, 2021

Japan Society in New York

Japanese-language Teachers Training Program Introductory level

Dec, 2020

Japan Society in New York

Japan Kanji Aptitude Test 3rd grade (日本漢字能力検定 3級)

Jun, 2018

Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (日本漢字能力検定協会)

Affiliations

American Federation of Musicians

Sep, 2002

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

Japanese

Native Proficiency

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