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Age: 7+

Teaching since 2008

Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance

Learn beginning piano from a teacher who has played piano for her enjoyment for over 20 years.

At the present time, I am just teaching Beginning Piano. I have been playing piano for over 20 years, but have recently put it on hold to concentrate on mastering my violin skills. I have taught one student in the past for a short period of time. She was doing well but had to quit for financial reasons. My playing experience includes playing in two piano recitals in San Diego, CA where there were over 50 pianos on a large stage and we played music with partners. That was a lot of fun. I have also accompanied a fashion show which was fun too. I completed four semester of piano at a Jr. College and tested out of piano in a 4-year college, but I mostly play for my enjoyment and relaxation.

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About Cathy W.

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I have been teaching students on a regular basis since receiving my Violin Performance Degree in 2008, but have taught several students on and off for over 20 years. I have played in orchestras since Jr. High, including 2 paid symphonies in Louisiana. I am presently playing with a local paid symphony.

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Bobbie

Teacher's studio

Cathy is a very good teacher. She goes at a pace that is good for me. She is friendly and I have already learned a lot.

Posted Jun 13, 2018

Lorna Doone Lopez

Teacher's studio

Very patient , good teacher.

Posted Feb 17, 2018

Veronica

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Cathy is a great teacher and very easy to work with. She has a very upbeat attitude and there is no such thing as a silly question, she provides great practice goals.

Posted Feb 16, 2018

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Experience

Private Violin Teacher

Jan, 2016 - Present

Cathy's Music Studio

I have had several violin students sporadically for over 20 years. I taught one student from Elementary School through High School before getting my degree in Violin Performance and teaching on a regular basis. I prefer to teach in my home, but I will travel to students' home if I can fit it into my time.

Independent Violin Teacher

Oct, 2013 - Dec, 2019

Allegro Music, Phoenix, Az.; The Music Shop, Rockwall, TX and the Rockwall and Mesquite ISDs, Mesquite and Rockwall, TX

I have been playing music for over 40 years. I began teaching, on a steady basis, in a music store and at my home after receiving my degree from Oct. 2008-Sept. 2009 in Southeast Texas. After moving in Sept. of 2009 to Scottsdale, AZ, I had 1 student through the TakeLessons Program. I moved again in August, 2011 back to Mesquite, TX and began teaching in a local school system for the 2011-2014 school terms. I began teaching in a local Music Store from June, 2013. I was also teaching in the Allegro Music Store in Phoenix, Az from 2017 to December, 2019. I moved back to Texas in January, 2020. I am in the process of recruiting students.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance

Jan, 2006 - May, 2008

Lamar University

Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance

Jan, 2006 - May, 2008

Lamar University

Affiliations

Delta Omicron

Mar, 2007

Delta Omicron is a co-ed international professional music honors fraternity whose mission is to promote and support excellence in music and musicianship.

Music Teachers National Association

Oct, 2017

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

American String Teachers Association

May, 2008

The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

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