Violin Classes for Children and Beginners in London

From 48 £ /h

This violin course is for children and beginners, in the comfort of your own home. We will focus on improving technique, posture, and intonation while always working in an enjoyable atmosphere.
I am a French violinist who has been playing violin for 22 years and performed as a soloist in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Romania and Hungary. I can teach in French and English, which are my two native languages.

Extra information

Bring your violin :)

Location

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Around Clerkenwell, United Kingdom

About Me

My approach to teaching focuses on creating a positive and interactive relationship with my students, and adapting to their needs and interests.

I love making learning a moment of self-expression, creativity and enjoyment for students.
In Language lessons (French or English), we will improve grammar and vocabulary through conversation or exercises. Your spoken and written French/English will become more fluid, precise and natural ! I also like including a newspaper article, song or poem to discuss or explore together.

Violin classes are an amazing way to develop artistic potential. While improving technique, intonation, and posture, we will learn repertoire adapted to each student's level. All levels welcome ! Let me know your learning priorities and musical preferences.

Education

- MA in Japanese Studies, 2019 (SOAS, University of London)
- Global Studies Graduate Programme, 2016 (Sophia University, Tokyo)
- Master's Degree in Business Management, 2016 (NEOMA Business School, Rouen)
- Scientific Baccalaureate, with Musical Option in Violin, 2010 (obtained Honours)

Experience / Qualifications

I am a native English and French speaker, having lived 15 years in France, 10 years in Canada and the United States, and currently teaching in London. I studied Spanish for over 12 years and done language exchange programs in Mexico, Peru and Spain. I have also worked in Japan, and in the Middle East. I love to interact with students of all backgrounds, cultures and ages !

I have tutored students of all ages in Japan, France and the UK, in 1-1 sessions and group workshops. My approach aims to empower the student in gaining self-confidence and enjoy the learning process. Students' academic results and personal satisfaction are always great.

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

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Children's music

Violin

Sound (music)

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While meditation develops focus and concentration, breathing practice releases tension and helps us gain a deeper understanding of our emotions. Working on both aspects (breathing and meditation) provides deep, sustainable changes in how we live our lives, in our social relationships and overall physical and mental wellbeing.

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- Songs you would like to learn
- Technique (finger style, pick playing, positioning)
- Playing different styles of music
- Soloing
- Ear training
- Scales
- Sight reading
- Theory
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- use microphone and sound card to record your voice and your instruments,
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- make your songs, from start to the last details.

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7 years of teaching experience in conservatories, music schools and in business.

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I adapt to the need, the desire and the receptivity of each one.
The well-being of the student is essential for progress in confidence and joy.
The development of listening to the inner song is at the heart of my teaching.

For beginners: songs, games, improvisation, creation. The links with song and rhythm are very important to have a healthy foundation. The musical notions are approached gradually by experience then by recognition. Reading and writing are brought about by creation and musical composition.

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I push to go further in the quality of the interpretation with simple means to better understand the music and thus allow more expressiveness and freedom.

I also offer improvisation, harmony,
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Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer with 20 years of experience.

I started to study guitar in 2002. After 6 months I started playing live music.
I began to teach guitar in 2018, in London.

I am specialized in beginners and children.
You can choose online lessons (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime), or lessons at your home, in London. I can teach in Italian and in English.

In the lessons the main lines of study are:
- technique exercises to make your hands stronger;
- songs suggested by me and songs that you like;
- music theory.

I try to communicate my passion for music, especially to the children, without forgetting to have fun.

Either, if you want to become a really good guitarist or if you just want to play guitar for fun and relaxation, don’t hesitate to contact me.
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Approach to Teaching
– I favour a structured approach. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs.
– Violin lessons tend to be carefully planned to focus on specific technical aspects of performance. To train musicality, I often teach this through the use of Kreutzer and Fiorillo etudes, Dont studies, and also pieces of repertoire catered to the student's musical interests and technical requirements.
– I am open to considering student repertoire suggestions if they are particularly passionate about a certain piece.

Lesson Structure
– Typically violin lessons range in length from 30 minutes to an hour, but I am flexible: I am more than happy to devise a lesson structure that caters for a student's requirements.

Credentials
– I am a Musicology PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge.
– I have worked as a private violin teacher for 7 years (since I was 17). I have taught a variety of students, from beginners starting their instrumental training, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills.
– I have performed at West Road Concert Hall (University of Cambridge), The Lee Tseng Hall (Wolfson College Cambridge), Buxton International Festival, Manchester International Festival, and The Bridgewater Hall.
– I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films; recent highlights include the docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021). Performance Credits:

Soundtrack:

House of Maxwell (BBC2) (2022) *Score nominated for BAFTA award
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021)
The Schnoz (Premiered at the Jewish Film Festival 2020)
The Chillenden Murders (BBC2) (2017)
The Five Wives & Lives Of Melvyn Pfferberg (2016)
Conviction: Murder At the Station (BBC2) (2016)
Charlie Hebdo: 3 Days That Shook Paris (Channel 4) (2015)
Being AP (BBC + Toronto Film Festival) (2015)
The Battle for Marjah (HBO) (2012)

Popular Music Releases:

Grasscut – Human Estuary / The Garden / Witley Common (2021) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Coprolite Tip / Courage Traveller / Edges Of Night (2021) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – September's Night Sky (2015) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Beacon (2014) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Pieces (2012) (Ninja Tune)
Essa Weira – Glimpse (2020)
Jaga Jazzist – Toccata (Grasscut remix) (2010) (Ninja Tune xx Vol. 2) (Ninja Tune)

– I hold an MPhil(Cantab) in Music from the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in Historical Musicology and Aesthetics.
– I led the University of Cambridge Experimental Music Ensemble (CUEME) during my MPhil year
– I have a first-class music degree (74.4%) from the University of Manchester, where I won three Hargreaves Prizes for Academic Achievement.
– I achieved a distinction (92%) in my ATCL Diploma in violin performance, and a First (78%) in my final violin recital for my undergraduate degree.
– I have worked as an Assistant Music Teacher, which involved teaching to A-Level Music students.

Ability of Students
– Violin: Beginner to first-level Diploma (ATCL or DipABRSM)

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Teacher Description:
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Looking forward to teaching you
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