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Violin and Viola Lessons with a Native English Speaker

Violin and viola lessons with a friendly Australian in Amsterdam. From complete beginner to intermediate levels, we can find a lesson style to suit you. As a professional musician with both Bachelor and Master degrees I have experience teaching at primary schools, secondary schools, music camps, and at home tutelage. I pride myself on being able to tailor lessons to best suit each individual student’s learning style, and on being able to adapt the level of strictness or lightness to the situation. So, if you’ve ever wondered about learning a new instrument or just need a new teacher contact me and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Extra information

Lessons will require you owning your own violin or viola, and the relevant accessories.

Location

At teacher's location: Hagalo, Javastraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I’ve been learning violin and viola for almost 18 years and throughout this time the most important factor in my learning (other than practice) has been the teachers I had. A bad teacher can make a student quit entirely, and in primary school I almost experienced this. This taught me the importance of a good teacher. In the lessons I give I aim to be encouraging, positive, and to inspire a student to keep going and do their personal best. Throughout my life I’ve moved from rural Australia, gradually down the coast to Sydney, and now all the way to Amsterdam. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the support of the teachers I’ve had and I hope to be that person for other violinists and violists.

Education

- Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Bachelor of Music in Performance, 2014-17
- Sydney Conservatorium, Master of Music Studies (Performance), 2018-19

Experience / Qualifications

- Lane Cove Public School, Violin and Viola teacher, 2018-20
- Lane Cove Public School, Beginner and Continuer Violins ensemble tutor 2018-20
- New South Wales Senior State Music Camp, Viola Tutor, 2018
- Symphony in a Day, Viola Tutor, 2017
- St Peters Lutheran College, Junior String Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble tutor, 2013
- Private Violin and Viola teacher, 2015 onwards.

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  • Instructor since February 2021

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