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Piano

Sylvia W.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2009

MM in violin performance and Suzuki pedagogy

About Sylvia W.

4.8

(17)

Sylvia a grew up in Auburn, Alabama studying the violin and piano. She is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music where she graduated with both a Bachelor’s in Violin Performance and a Master’s degree in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy. Sylvia is a fully registered violin teacher with the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and currently teaches with the Fayette Fiddlers and the Fine Arts Academy at First Baptist Church Opelika. An active performer, she is a member of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Sylvia’s students successfully participate in local youth orchestra and all-state programs, have won talent shows and competitions in their schools and communities, earned “distinctions” in their ABRSM exams, and a former student has been accepted into the Juilliard School of Music’s pre-college division. Sylvia and her students have performed as a group at venues in Chattanooga, Atlanta, Callaway Gardens, and also in local events and retirement communities, and look forward to many more fun performances together!

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Brandon Mill Circle

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Teaching Hours

Monday

6 AM-11 AM

11:30 AM-12 PM

4 PM-5 PM

Tuesday

6 AM-10 AM

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

1 PM-1:45 PM

Wednesday

11 AM-12 PM

12:30 PM-1:30 PM

4 PM-5 PM

Sunday

7 AM-7:30 AM

12:45 PM-2 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$60

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88%

4.8

17 Reviews

Andrea

Student's home

My daughter walked out and said “That was AMAZING!” She learned so much in a short time and Sylvia was so kind and an awesome instructor!

Posted Apr 2, 2024

Belicia

Teacher's studio

Very good

Posted Sep 18, 2023

Kat

Teacher's studio

Sylvia made me feel much less anxious about playing in front of someone and gave me some excellent goals. She was very patient as we waded our way through technical stuff. I look forward to my next lesson!

Posted Jun 22, 2023

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Experience

Suzuki Violin Instructor

May, 2023 - Present

Fayette Fiddlers

Section Violinist

Sep, 2019 - Present

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Violin Instructor

Aug, 2019 - Present

First Baptist Church Fine Arts Academy

Suzuki Violin Instructor

Aug, 2019 - Present

Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music Preparatory Division

Teaching Artist

Aug, 2019 - May, 2022

Columbus Symphony Orchestra's Making Music Matter Program

Lead Teaching Artist

Oct, 2018 - May, 2019

The Cleveland Orchestra's Crescendo Pipeline Violin Program

Violin instructor

Jun, 2018 - Jul, 2019

Thrive Arts Center

Substitute Suzuki Violin Instructor

Mar, 2017 - Present

Sato Center for Suzuki Studies at Cleveland Institute of Music

Suzuki Violin Teacher

Oct, 2016 - May, 2019

Laurel School

Suzuki Violin Instructor

Sep, 2016 - Aug, 2019

The Music Settlement

Substitute violin and viola instructor

Mar, 2016 - Present

Aurora School of Music

Piano, violin, and Viola instructor

Dec, 2015 - Jun, 2016

Warren Henry Music School

Violin and Piano Instructor

Oct, 2014 - Dec, 2015

Strongsville Academy of Music

Violinist

Sep, 2014 - Sep, 2015

Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Violinist

Sep, 2014 - Present

Akron Symphony

Violinist

Mar, 2012 - May, 2014

Columbus symphony orchestra

Violin instructor

Sep, 2011 - Aug, 2013

Schwob School of Music Preparatory division

Violinist

Sep, 2010 - Dec, 2013

Lagrange symphony orchestra

Violinist

May, 2010 - May, 2015

Auburn String Quartet

This quartet plays professionally for weddings throughout the Auburn, Alabama area

Education

Studied piano performance

Aug, 2010 - May, 2012

Columbus state university

MM in violin performance and Suzuki pedagogy

Aug, 2016 - May, 2017

Cleveland Institute of Music

BM in violin performance

Aug, 2013 - May, 2016

Cleveland institute of music

Studied violin performance

Aug, 2010 - May, 2013

Columbus state university

Certifications

SAA Registered Trainer--Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10

Apr, 2016

Suzuki Associations of the Americas

Master of Music in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy

May, 2017

Cleveland Institute of Music

Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance

May, 2016

Cleveland Institute of Music

Awards

Winner in Auburn Community Orchestra concerto competition

May, 2011

Auburn community orchestra

Finalist in Columbus State University Concerto Competition

Dec, 2012

Columbus State University

Alternate in Music Teachers National Association Alabama senior division

Oct, 2012

MTNA

Finalist in Columbus State University Concerto Competition

Dec, 2011

Columbus State University

Winner of Music Teachers National Association Alabama junior division

Oct, 2011

MTNA

Affiliations

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Sep, 2015

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.