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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1994
Music/Violin
Violin and Viola Lessons with an artist's technique
I optimize each student's abilities so that they reach their potential on the instrument. My violin and viola students study classical Russian technique--used by the best players in history. It involves efficient use of the body, both to avoid injury when playing and also to get the best possible sound from the instrument. Students who put in the effort discover possibilities they never dreamed they could achieve. I am fortunate to have studied with concert artist Neil Weintrob, who in my opinion had the greatest sound ever of all times on the violin. To me, he showed the secrets of his sound and, most importantly, how to teach it to others. So the technique I teach is an artists' technique, which is special and rare. You can't find it almost anywhere else.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Ringwood Avenue, Haskell, NJ
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Thursday
12 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100
About Elana L.
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Hello,
My name is Elana. I'm a professional violinist and enjoy teaching students of all ages and levels. My students have ranged from ages 4-64. Their goals have ranged from pure enjoyment to those considering a career in music. My goal is to help each student play to the best of their abilities and for them to enjoy the lessons. Violin is my passion, which comes through in my enthusiasm during lessons. I am gentle and patient but also honest and very particular about what to look for when practicing.
I take great pride in teaching the Russian method. Not only is the technique I teach used by the best violinists of all time, it also emphasizes efficient and correct use of the body to avoid injury and develop a tone with richness and projection.
What I look for in a student is a commitment to practicing every day. It's an adjustment in the beginning for many, but once established simply becomes part of the day, like brushing your teeth. Over time, students hear improvements from practicing consistently and this creates a very positive experience. The violin becomes a source of joy and confidence.
Violin lessons help develop skills such as coordination and focus at the highest level, persistence, confidence, creativity, patience, and many other "life" skills whose benefits extend far beyond music lessons. Many people who achieve success in a career outside music later in life often credit their music lessons as having been key in that process.
As far as my musical background, I received my music degree from Rutgers University, where I was a recipient of the Marryott Music Scholarship. Upon graduation I freelanced as a violinist in the NYC metro area. My major teachers include Neil Weintrob and Lewis Kaplan.
As a teacher I have 20 years of experience. I've worked in various programs and currently teach violin and viola lessons at a local private school, in addition to running a private studio of violin and piano students. My violin students have been concertmaster, principal players, and section players in orchestras such as All-County, Region I, and NY Youth Symphony.
Feel free to contact me with any additional questions you may have. I look forward to working with you.
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Experience
Violin/Viola Instructor
Sep, 2014 - PresentMontessori School
Teach group and private violin and viola lessons at a local Montessori School.
Violin Teacher
Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2009Music For Life
Worked as a violin teacher in a music program in local private schools
Violin Teacher
Sep, 2001 - PresentViolin Studio
I run my own private violin studio, where I have students taught ages 4-64, at all levels of playing.
Violinist
Jun, 2001 - PresentFreelancer
Freelance violinist
Education
Music/Violin
Sep, 1997 - May, 2001Rutgers
Awards
Marryott Music Scholarship
Sep, 2000Rutgers
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Ringwood Avenue, Haskell, NJ
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Thursday
12 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100
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