Music

Violin

Sara J.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2011

Master's of Music: Violin Performance

Learn violin from a professional who can show you the tricks of the trade with quick results!

When students take lessons from me, they gain knowledge in technique, musicality, but also in ease and comfortability. I make sure we learn about proper posture, different bowing styles, left hand work, how to make a line sound beautiful, how to play a tough passage with ease, etc. I also focus on making sure we prevent future injuries that can occur over time that many musicians tend to face when playing improperly. This is done by consistently reminding the students to play in a relaxed and loose manor. We "re-learn" our motor skills, in a sense, because if we know exactly how a movement is made, we can relate it to how we make a similar movement while playing the violin. My students are never afraid to be curious and ask questions. There are many open conversations about why we do something. Sometimes teachers will make students play music a certain way, but the student does not know why. I can help provide a why and if I don't have one, we can find one together.

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Teaching Hours

Sunday

10 AM-4 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$30

60 minutes

$60

About Sara J.

4.9

(21)

Sara Jones grew up in Pasadena, CA where she began her violin studies at the age of 7. She went on to receive both her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Violin Performance from the University of Redlands. Sara has performed with various orchestras around Southern California including The Redlands Symphony Orchestra and The Santa Monica Symphony. She currently freelances around Los Angeles, has been on numerous recordings, and has even ventured outside of the classical world into mariachi, jazz, pop, hip-hop, and rock. In her free time, she loves to paint, decorate, cook, watch movies, play games, and hang out with her family, friends, and cats.

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21 Reviews

Maureen Ranney

Student's home

Sara is great with kids! She was very patient and helpful to Grace. We really enjoyed having her as a teacher. Thanks Sara!!

Posted Jan 14, 2018

Mike Delariva

Student's home

Sara is knowledgeable and patient. She made my daughter fell comfortable. It was easy to schedule sessions with her and she arrived prepared. I liked the way she worked on foundational skills that were tailored to my daughters needs.

Posted Oct 17, 2017

Sichen Zhou

Teacher's studio

I like Sara!! I have learned Violin with her for over 9 months. My violin skills have improved a lot! She was very patient to explain how to practice different violin skills in detail. Her teaching methods were very helpful for me to improve comprehensively. She is excellent.

Posted Sep 9, 2017

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Experience

Resident Artist

Aug, 2016 - Present

San Gabriel Unified School District- Roosevelt Elementary School Musical Immersion Experience (MIE)

Help elementary school students learn the violin and assist in helping other music classes that occur during the day and the week. http://roosevelt.sgusd.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/MusicImmersionProgram http://www.musicimmersionexperience.org/

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Dec, 2015 - Dec, 2022

San Marino Music Center

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Apr, 2015 - Jun, 2016

West Hollywood Academy of Music

Teach violin and beginning piano to students who sign up through the school.

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Sep, 2013 - Nov, 2014

The Modern Music School

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Feb, 2013 - Nov, 2014

Oak Valley Music Academy

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Jul, 2011 - Nov, 2014

University of Redlands- The Community School of Music and the Arts

Teach Violin to the community

Education

Music

Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2008

Pasadena City College

Master's of Music: Violin Performance

Sep, 2011 - Apr, 2014

University of Redlands

Bachelor's of Music: Music Performance

Aug, 2008 - May, 2011

University of Redlands

Affiliations

Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)

Mar, 2009

Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.

California Teachers Association

Jul, 2016

Founded in 1863, the California Teachers Association has become one of the strongest advocates for educators in the country. CTA includes teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. These educators in the K-12 school system are joined by community college faculty, California State University faculty, and education support professionals to make CTA the most inclusive and most powerful voice of educators in the state.