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Violin with Michael D.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English,
Teaching since 2009
MM Viola Performance
  • 13 Repeated Students
  • In high demand

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
(27)
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!

Michael Videos

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Pizzicato Technique: Without and With the Bow
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Bow Hand Stretching Exercise
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Bowing on Open Strings
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Learning The Bow Hold
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Setting Up Your Instrument Hold
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Tuning your violin or viola
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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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