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About Molly W.
Experience
Violin Teacher
Sep, 2013 - PresentPrivate Studio
In 2013 I taught the Twinkle violin class for the Suzuki Music Program of LA which grew in size from 5 to 12 students by the end of the school year! I have been teaching Suzuki violin to young people since September 2013 in my home studio. I also teach violin at the Palisades Preschool.
Guitar Teacher
Sep, 2013 - PresentPrivate Studio
I have been teaching private guitar and ukulele to young people since 2008. I also teach the group guitar class for kids through a The Suzuki Music Program of LA.
Music Together Teacher
Jan, 2013 - Aug, 2014Music Together
I trained as a Music Together teacher in 2010 and have taught 6 of the 9 sets of curriculum with Valley Cat Music.
Music Teacher
Mar, 2012 - Jun, 2012Frolic Play Space
I taught Rock History 101 for students ages 4-7. This was in Brooklyn, NY.
Songwriter
Sep, 2011 - PresentPeach & Knife
I write songs in this duo, play ukulele, sing and play violin.
Violinist & Singer
Sep, 2008 - PresentKotorino
I perform regularly with this Brooklyn band on tour and occasionally back in Brooklyn.
Guitar Teacher
Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2009Brooklyn Guitar School
I taught private and group guitar classes in Brooklyn to adults and children.
Singer
Sep, 2006 - PresentNevenka Eastern European Folk ensemble
I sing in a semi-professional 15 piece vocal ensemble. We have performed at various festivals around LA and the world including the World Music Festival in Ojai summer 2014, opening for Goran Bregovic at UCLA's Royce Hall in 2013, and at the Koprivshitsa Festival in Bulgaria
Education
Master of Music
Sep, 1998 - Aug, 2001UT Austin
Certifications
Facilitator Training
Dec, 2011The Interdependence Project
I am a meditation coach, trained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Music Mind Games
Aug, 2014Music Mind Games
The Foundation Level
Violin Book I & 2
May, 2013Suzuki Association of the Americas
This is a training, not a certification per se, but a requirement to be able to call yourself a Suzuki trained teacher, which I am.
Awards
Tinker Field Research Grant
May, 1999University of Texas at Austin
Scholarship
Jan, 2007UCLA Extension
LA Treasures Award
Jan, 2005City of LA Department of Cultural Affairs & The CA Traditional Music Society
Editorial Graduate Research Assistantship
Sep, 2001University of Texas at Austin, Music Department
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Sep, 2011Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
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