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Violin with Michael C.

5.0
(13)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese
Teaching since 2016
Master of Music in Composition

    Learn technique and expression from a performer with 20+ years experience.

    Hi! I'm Michael Shingo C. and I am a violinist, pianist, and composer. In my teaching, I emphasize efficient, goal-oriented practice, and provide a strong technical foundation while always keeping musicality and expression in mind. I encourage my students to develop problem-solving skills that will ultimately allow them to create their own interpretations about a piece of music. I believe that each student has a different learning style and, with this knowledge, I design a program of study specifically for them. Learning music is all about tackling technical or musical problems in many different ways until we find an approach that works for you. As multi-instrumentalist who also writes music, I can offer many different perspectives on a single issue and draw from a wide range of knowledge that serves me in my daily creative pursuits. **Please send me a message to discuss scheduling and location before booking.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Tuesday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Wednesday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Thursday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Friday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Saturday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Sunday
    2 AM-12 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $39
    45 minutes
    $59
    60 minutes
    $74

    About Michael C.

    5.0
    (13)
    Hello I'm Michael! I am a violinist and composer with a diverse skill set and 17 years of experience. I learn and grow as I pass on my knowledge and constantly find ways to better serve my students and help them achieve their goals.
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    13 Reviews
    Jamie
    Teacher's studio
    I always enjoyed my lessons with Michael as my piano teacher. He was incredible patience with me as an adult student learning an instrument for the first time. He focused on technique as well as making time to learn some fun songs. He would help explain complicated music theory, and gave me helpful tricks & habits when reading music. Overall, I was very happy with my time as his student, and am grateful he helped me pursue a new hobby.
    Posted Jul 1, 2023
    Jonathan
    Teacher's studio
    Besides being a highly capable teacher, Michael is clearly an impassioned musician who dedicates much of his life to the craft. Michael is patient, kind, receptive, and punctual, and is an invaluable resource for students of all experience levels.
    Posted Jun 20, 2023
    Weilun
    Teacher's studio
    Michael is very patient and a very skilled violin player. He is always on time and shows up well prepared for the lessons. He also helped tailor the lesson plans to my personal interests and progress. I would definitely recommend him.
    Posted Jun 24, 2023
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    Experience

    Composer, Violinist, and Arranger

    Mar, 2020 - Present

    Youtube

    − Maintaining a growing Youtube channel that has reached over 1,000,000 viewers, uploading my arrangements of anime music, original compositions, and teaching videos on a weekly basis. − Editing professional quality audio and video recorded in a home studio.

    Archival Researcher

    Nov, 2019 - Mar, 2020

    Steven Gerber Trust

    Conducted research on compositional process in the archived sketches of composer Steven Gerber at the Haverford College Library.

    Section Violinist

    Sep, 2019 - Oct, 2019

    2019 World Congress for Information Technology Orchestra

    Performed in Yerevan, Armenia as a member of the 2019 World Congress for Information Technology Orchestra.

    Freelance Violinist

    Jul, 2019 - Present

    Michael Shingo Crawford

    Performing classical music, new music, and anime music at concerts and events throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

    Violinist

    Jul, 2019 - Jul, 2020

    Independence String Ensemble

    − Violin and cello duo performing concerts in Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington D.C. − Managed email and social media marketing and booking of concerts and performance opportunities. − Organized fundraiser concert for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Ethical Society. (December 2019)

    Violinist

    Sep, 2018 - Present

    ENAensemble

    Violinist for new music chamber opera and multimedia performance ensemble in Philadelphia.

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug, 2018 - May, 2019

    Temple University

    − Managed publicity for the weekly Music Studies Colloquium Series, communicating with and requesting information from guest speakers from different parts of the country, designing posters and releases, and disseminating materials throughout the college of music. − Graded papers for undergraduate orchestration and Computers in Musical Applications, providing feedback on transcription and arranging exercises and tutoring students on request.

    Program Coordinator and Publicity Manager

    Aug, 2018 - May, 2019

    ConTemplum

    − Organized submissions, coordinated logistics, and handled venue booking and scheduling for six composers’ concerts throughout the year. − Designed promotional posters and used social media efforts to promote new music events at Temple University. − Wrote a winning proposal, earning the organization a $5,000 grant to program an orchestral concert in the university’s premiere concert hall.

    Publishing Assistant

    Jun, 2018 - Present

    Jennifer Higdon Inc.

    Publishing assistant for composer, Jennifer Higdon.

    Concertmaster

    Apr, 2018 - Apr, 2020

    Temple Composers Orchestra

    Served for three consecutive years as concertmaster of the Temple Composers Orchestra, which premieres works by Temple student composers.

    Music Teacher

    Mar, 2018 - Aug, 2020

    Music & Arts Lawrence Park

    − Private violin and piano teacher at Music & Arts, working with sixteen students from ages five to adult. − Built relationships with lessons clients that lasted for years by providing musical expertise and personalized programs of study that helped them progress toward their goals.

    Section Violinist

    Oct, 2016 - May, 2017

    LaGrange Symphony Orchestra

    Substitute violinist at LaGrange Symphony Orchestra.

    Violinist

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2017

    Emory University Symphony Orchestra

    − Concertmaster (2016-2017) − Principal Second Violin (2015-2016) − Winner of 2015 Concerto and Aria Competition - Barber Violin Concerto

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Music

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2017

    Emory University

    Master of Music in Composition

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2019

    Temple University

    Certifications

    Bachelor of Arts in Music - Violin Performance

    May, 2017

    Emory University

    Masters in Music Composition

    May, 2019

    Temple University

    Awards

    Concerto and Aria Competition Winner

    Oct, 2015

    Emory University Symphony Orchestra

    Sudler Prize in the Arts

    May, 2017

    Emory University

    Affiliations

    American Composers Forum

    Jun, 2019

    The American Composers Forum enriches lives by nurturing the creative spirit of composers and communities. We provide new opportunities for composers and their music to flourish, and engage communities in the creation, performance and enjoyment of new music.

    American Composers Orchestra

    Jun, 2020

    American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is the only orchestra in the world dedicated to the creation, performance, preservation and promulgation of music by American composers. Founded in 1977, ACO pursues a singular mission by maintaining an unparalleled range of activities.

    Languages

    Japanese

    Limited Proficiency

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