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Violin with Michael D.

5.0
(27)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English,
Teaching since 2009
MM Viola Performance

    Violin playing made easy with expert guidance from an experienced teacher

    I feel what makes taking lessons with me unique is my experience teaching private violin and viola lessons in Texas public schools (grades 6-12) and my career as a professional musician having performed in many orchestral, opera, and chamber music settings. Through the lens of that performed experience, I know how crucial an education that includes classical music can be in a student’s overall academic development and maturation. Though not everyone pursues music as a career, no matter the student’s age, I wish to ultimately be a positive support system in fostering their development in their mirrored desirability to make classical music and incorporate it's richness and beauty into their life.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-2:15 PM
    11:30 PM-12 AM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-2:15 PM
    11:30 PM-12 AM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-2:15 PM
    11:30 PM-12 AM
    Thursday
    12 AM-2:15 PM
    11:30 PM-12 AM
    Friday
    12 AM-2:15 PM
    11:30 PM-12 AM
    Saturday
    12 AM-2:15 PM
    10:30 PM-11:30 PM
    Sunday
    12 AM-12:30 AM
    12:45 AM-1:15 PM
    11:30 PM-12 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $16
    45 minutes
    $24
    60 minutes
    $32

    About Michael D.

    5.0
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    Howdy, thank you for taking the time to check out my TL page! I am a musician formerly based out Dallas, TX, but have moved as of November 2021 to Germany. When I lived in the USA, I performed in orchestras across the North Texas and Louisiana area as an orchestral violist, having played professionally for 13 years. I currently play with the ORSO Orchestra and the Erzgebirge Theater Orchestra in Germany. I have traveled abroad and performed in concert halls in other places of the world such as Muscat, Leipzig, Prague and Kraków. As a teacher I have 14 years of experience of working with violin and viola students of a variety of ages, but primarily with students in the middle school to high school age range in North Texas public schools. My students have gone on to high placings in All-State and All-Region competitions and have performed in many solo competitions. I invite those who are new or proficient to the violin or viola into my studio. It is my feeling that anyone of any age can play as long as the desire to make music is present. Please message me if you have any questions on how we can get you started exploring your potential on the instrument. I look forward to meeting and engaging with you in discovering and honing your musical talents!

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    5.0
    27 Reviews
    Lonnalee
    Online
    Michael is very attentive, knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. Our beginner violinist is loving what she is learning and loving her time with Michael. We're so glad we found Michael.
    Posted Apr 2, 2024
    Maria
    Online
    Great first lesson with Michael. We went over some things and got to know each other. I'm looking forward to learning from him in the future!
    Posted Mar 12, 2024
    Ramon
    Teacher's studio
    I am connecting with the teacher.
    Posted Feb 13, 2024
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    Experience

    Substitute Viola

    Feb, 2023 - Present

    Erzgebirge Theater Orchestra

    Section Viola

    Dec, 2022 - Present

    ORSO Orchestra

    Section Viola

    Mar, 2020 - Oct, 2021

    Shreveport Symphony Orchestra

    Principal Viola

    Dec, 2015 - Feb, 2020

    Abilene Philharmonic

    Section Viola

    Dec, 2015 - Oct, 2021

    Las Colinas Symphony

    Section Viola

    Mar, 2015 - Oct, 2019

    Texarkana Symphony Orchestra

    Section Viola

    Sep, 2013 - Oct, 2015

    Abilene Philharmonic

    Substitute Viola

    Dec, 2010 - Oct, 2021

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    Education

    BM Viola Performance

    Aug, 2003 - May, 2008

    Cleveland Institute of Music

    MM Viola Performance

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2009

    Cleveland Institute of Music

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Dec, 2010

    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

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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