Lesson Details
Violin
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Not only will you be playing your favorite playlist songs, but you will be building a strong foundation of note reading, music theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and more. Do not hesitate . Never is late to start learning a new instrument. Let's get started!!!
Valeria teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5 to 65
- Teaching since:
- January 2007
I am a professional violinist. I have a Bachelors Degree in Music with a violin specialization and Musical Pedagogy.
Violin students can expect to improve week to week in their skills and technique. It is important to be consistent with violin classes; I teach students to release built up tension and apply foundational techniques in order to unlock their own individual sound. I can help any student to play with expression, intonation, and confidence.
I cannot wait to start with our lessons!
I teach violin students of all different ages. I studied classical violin for 19 years, and popular for 5 years. I am qualified to teach students to read music and pursue classical excellence, to learn how to play popular music whether the student prefers a music sheet to read while they are playing or memorize it, depending on the student's goals and choice.
I have performed in a Chamber Orchestra for ten years. I have toured South America and the Caribbean. I also have performed as a soloist in different ensembles and Orchestras with a vast repertoire.
My personal passion is for classical, popular, pop and rock music, it is important to understand that an accurate technique is essential to all music styles.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you to improve and become a better musician and performer in every class!
Experience
Violin teacher
Oct 2017 - PresentFirst Violin and Concertino assitant
Jan 2008 - Apr 2017Worked as first violin and Concertino assistant. Performed as Concertino in Didactic Concerts for public schools and Festivals around the country. Performer as soloist with the following concerts:
A.Vivaldi- Concerto No.4 in F minor, Op.8 “The Winter”/ Concerto Grosso in A minor for two violins, Op.3, Concerto for 4 violins in B minor.
E.F. Dall’ Abaco- Concerto da Chiesa, Op. 2, No.4.
B.Bartok- Romanian Dance.
Performed with invited Conductor: Gyorgy Rayki in 2013. Toured main cities of Ecuador such as: Quito, Cuenca, Ambato, Machala.
Violin teacher
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017Conducted violin lessons for children, teenagers and adults. Preparing children for the end of term production/concert. Leading music ensembles with other instruments. Developing effective ways for overcoming barriers for an accurate instrument learning. Organizing Cultural Center musical events, performance and visits. Assisting in the selection of resources for the curriculum. Maintained an effective relationship and communication with parents every week.
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2015Guided individuals and groups in playing violin to children from 6 to 12 years old. Helped students to develop violin skills like correctly holding the violin and bow, names of string and how to play while reading the music sheet. Implemented the teaching philosophies of Suzuki and the Russian method. Created classes where the emphasis was on the development of intonation and expression. Directed and organized violin recitals of my students. Performed in recitals with the students in different events of the Conservatory. Coached the Chamber students’ Orchestra. Kept open communication with parents to providing feedback and suggestions on individual needs for improvement.
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Bachelor Degree with Violin speciality (2015)
Jul 2010 - Jul 2015Violin Instrumentalist-Performer
May 2008 - Feb 2012Violin Instrumentalist-Performer
Apr 1998 - Apr 2006Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Certifications
Music estimulation through the use of instruments
Nov 2015Benefits of music in Child Development
Nov 2015Violin Master Classes with Elisa Kawaguti
Aug 2015Master Classes with Dimitry Berlinsky
Jul 2015Chamber music coaching & master classes
Jun 2015International Festival - Classic Music
Apr 2014Developing the inner ear
Apr 2014Violin Master classes with Nikolay Hakman
Dec 2012Introduction to Music Methodology
Sep 2011Workshop on Performing Baroque and Romanticism
Oct 2010Pedagogical-Didactic Strategies for Curriculum Development
Jun 2010Orchestra Conductor Course
Mar 2010English Proficiency Diploma
Jun 2007Awards
Certification of Recognition
Sep 2014Photos & Videos
12 Reviews
Write a ReviewI love her
I thought she was a great teacher she is really kind and helpful
My 10 year old daughter has now been taking violin lessons online with Valeria for almost a year (once a week for half the year, and now twice a week). Valeria is amazingly patient with her, but also challenges her to push herself ever farther, and gently holds her to high expectations. They work on multiple aspects, writing the notes, singling along to the music to get the beat of it, proper posture, bowing technique, etc. She works with my daughter to select some pieces that are growth pieces and some that my daughter is interested in playing. They have developed a wonderful rapport.
Valeria is also super flexible and easy to work with - she's been understanding when we needed to reschedule lessons and great at communicating with me about simple things like logistics and also about my daughter's progress. I very highly recommend her!
she is nice and really helps me learn I am already on bach
Very good lesson. Valeria is always flexible to my learning style and schedule.
Great first start, my daughter enjoyed it and looks forward to learning much more. Good job Valeria!
Excellent teacher
My daughter had the chance to take lessons with Valeria and the improvement on my kid skills has been amazing. My daughter is more motivated towards the classes and the violin and wants to keep learning. Valeria is very good at motivating and teaching her classes. Highly recommended!!!
+ Read MoreValeria is great with my 10 year old daughter - very encouraging and positive while at the same time giving very good continuous and constructive feedback to her on how to improve and what to practice next. The lessons are purposeful and structured. She gives homework (and makes my daughter write it down!! :), checks in on how practice is going during the week, sends articles for us to read about how to improve her playing and she gives my daughter input into the songs she will learn next. Moreover, she has been flexible and easy to work with around schedule changes.
+ Read Morevery good lesson, felt I've learned a lot and very happy with the teachers lesson plan.
Great methods and really nice way of treating people!
My 2 year old daughter has been taking violin lessons for 5 months. She will soon start playing little violin songs, she is very excited and motivated :)