Sylvia P., Mascoutah, Illinois Violin Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons Online

Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 5+

Teaching since 2014

Bachelor of Music in Contemporary & Popular Music

Learn the Violin through masterful teachings from an expert violinist

I use the Suzuki Violin Method and the ABCs of Violin Method, but am willing to work with other method books as well. I have developed extensive supplemental resources that I'll use with any curriculum. I also work with orchestra/band students to help them succeed, usually taking a break from the method books to focus on that season's music. I can prepare you for contests and auditions, help you work in a small or large ensemble, grow you as a soloist, or help you learn a new style. Beginning students will gain a solid grasp of all the "essentials": basic theory, sight reading skills, counting, and technique. As soon as you have these, you have a lot of freedom with what you want to work on! I take kids, adults, and teens. I have experience teaching kids with disabilities including Down's syndrome, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and more.

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Hi! I'm Sylvia--I play piano, violin, and viola professionally, and guitar, flute, and clarinet amateurly. I'm in school to become a music therapist, since I've seen how powerful music can be in treating a huge variety of illnesses, both physical and mental. My teaching core values are: -praise > criticism -students' goals trump teacher's ego -technique should be practical and logical, not "because this is the way it's done" -kids are smart humans -music theory is cool -there is no one right learning style I want to help my students develop their skills in a way that respects them and their strengths, helps them achieve their goals, and aligns with their personal learning style, no matter how different that is from mine. Music is AWESOME; I'm excited to get to learn about it with you!

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Experience

Musician/Music Teacher

Aug, 2015 - Present

Phillips Music

• Teach private and group music lessons • Lead occasional workshops and ensembles to provide group playing experience for students • Provide accompaniment services locally (school musicals, solo & ensemble contests, weddings, funerals, etc.) • Provide solo, duet, and trio string musicians (self, students, and other contracted musicians) for events such as weddings, special church services, parties, etc.

Music Director

Feb, 2019 - Dec, 2020

Scott Air Force Base Chapel

• Choose all music for traditional and gospel services • Accompany worship services • Direct traditional and gospel choirs in rehearsals and weekly services; organize and direct musical cantatas for special Christmas and Easter services