Music

Violin

Merav S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 6-80

Speaks Hebrew, English

Teaching since 1993

PhD

About Merav S.

5.0

(7)

I grew up in Israel listening to my parents' bluegrass band, and I enjoy playing everything from Old Time fiddle to klezmer. My training is classical, with an M.M. in violin from Cincinnati Conservatory. I believe that solid technique can give you a foundation for learning any kind of music. Although I have a particular course I recommend for beginners, I'm happy to help you learn whatever music inspires you. I've always liked learning about music too, and I integrate music theory and history into lessons. Understanding the harmonic structure of a piece can help you learn it more easily, and knowing about the composer and the style can give you insight into how it might be performed. Together they create a richer learning experience. My PhD in ethnomusicology from UC Berkeley allowed me to think about music in a social context, and I'm especially interested in violin music around the world. I teach musicianship at UC Berkeley and can also help you with ear training and music theory.

Instructor details

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-1 PM

2 PM-4:30 PM

6:30 PM-7 PM

Tuesday

9 AM-7 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-12 PM

12:30 PM-5 PM

6 PM-7 PM

Thursday

10 AM-11 AM

12:30 PM-3:30 PM

Friday

9 AM-12 PM

1:30 PM-3 PM

3:30 PM-5 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$34

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$67

90 minutes

$84

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5.0

7 Reviews

Ellie

Both my daughter (7 years old) and I love taking violin lessons from Merav! She obviously has a passion for music and violin in particular, which you can't help but be inspired by. She puts much effort and thought into how to help each individual student progress, and is always very gentle and kind when offering suggestions for improvement. We look forward to our lessons every week!

Posted Nov 18, 2019

Jerry

Teacher's studio

Merav Singer was the teacher for my class Basic Musicianship at UC Berkeley in the summer semester 2019. Merav was helpful, patient and skillful. I came to this class with no music background and English as a foreign language. Merav taught us in an appropriate way and pace so that we were all able to follow. I learned how to conduct the beat and how to sing, and basic elements of music such as staff and musical notation. The atmosphere of Merav’s class was active as she sang with us and used different musical instruments to help us understand better. I enjoyed her class not only because she took good control of the class with her passion and charisma, but also because Merav was very patient. She spent a lot of time after class explaining the material to me over and over again to make sure I could understand the concepts taught in a foreign language. I learned a lot during this summer and I am sure that anyone would enjoy learning information and skills from Merav.

Posted Sep 30, 2019

Kelly

Teacher's studio

Merav is a gifted violin instructor for all ages and levels. Her insight into the mechanics of violin playing, and ability to create a series of steps to achieve even the more complex aspects of music making, continue to inform my own teaching and performance. Truly, the best teacher is one who gives you the tools to continue to learn on your own long past your studies, and Merav is just that!

Posted Sep 20, 2019

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Experience

Lecturer

Jan, 2016 - Present

University of California, Berkeley

Teach musicianship to undergraduate and graduate students, covering ear training, sight-singing, and basic music theory.

Founder and violinist

Feb, 2004 - Jun, 2005

Trio Fontana

Founded trio for weddings and other celebrations.

Violinist

Jun, 2001 - Jul, 2001

Camerata Lawrence

European tour with performances in Germany and Hungary.

Strolling violinist

Mar, 2001 - Present

self-employed

Perform at restaurants, country clubs, and special events, offering a wide selection of music from opera favorites to bluegrass fiddle tunes.

Founder and violinist

Aug, 1999 - Jul, 2006

Meadowlark String Quartet

Founded quartet for weddings and other celebrations.

Per service violinist

Sep, 1998 - May, 2000

Kansas City Symphony

Principal and section violinist

Sep, 1998 - Jun, 2002

Lawrence Chamber Orchestra

Education

B.A.

Sep, 1989 - May, 1993

Smith College

PhD

Aug, 2010 - Dec, 2015

University of California, Berkeley

M.A.

Aug, 2008 - May, 2010

University of California, Berkeley

M.M.

Aug, 1996 - Jun, 1998

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

M.M.

Aug, 1994 - Jun, 1996

University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory

Affiliations

American Federation of Musicians

Sep, 1998

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.