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Instructor since September 2018
Violin Lessons: online and in person with word-class violinist
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From 84 £ /h
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Are you serious about learning to play violin?
Do you want to learn how to tackle difficult violin pieces?
Do you want to learn how to practise efficiently?
Do you want to know how to tackle stage nerves and how to plan your time before a performance?
Do you need help with fingerings and bowings for a specific piece?

Online violin lessons are becoming more and more popular as they offer real convenience for a student who either wants to learn with a specific teacher who might be based in another country, or when attending lessons in person is problematic because of the student's schedule.

Dunja , who has 15 years of overall teaching experience, has successfully taught via Skype and Zoom for the past 7 years. Lessons are scheduled based on the most suitable time (whatever the time zone!) for both Dunja and the student.
Extra information
In order to have a successful online lesson, you will need:
- a computer or tablet (required)
- good internet connection (required)
- external microphone and speakers for better quality of sound (this is OPTIONAL)
- beginner lessons available only in person
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  • Eastcote, Pinner, UK
About Me
About Dunja:

Dunja is a truly versatile musician, who has studied classical violin extensively in Russia, UK’s Yehudi Menuhin School and Royal College of Music but also has a vast experience in performing a variety of musical styles, including classical, rock, pop, latin, musical theatre, as well as Big Band and jazz.
As a classical musician, she has performed both as a soloist and a leader with various symphony orchestras; she regularly performs chamber music worldwide, and has experience in performing at competitions, orchestral auditions and CD recording.
She has also performed with such Jazz, Rock and Pop artists as Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Seth MacFarlane, Liane Carroll, Gwylim Simcock, Cliff Richards among many others. She regularly performs with and leads Big Bands and has been a member of the John Wilson Orchestra since 2012.
Dunja is the Leader of London Symphonic Rock Orchestra, which tours extensively with Abba: The Tribute Show, Queen Machine and The Whitney Houston Show and is a deputy violinist at West End's "Book of Mormon”.

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Dunja's message to future students:

"I have always been greatly fascinated by violin and methods of teaching how to play it, and believe that each student should have their lesson tailor-made for them in order to fulfil their full potential.
I always listen to what my students want first from their lessons and then work out the best and most efficient way to get there.
When I help my students achieve their best results, I combine several teaching techniques/schools of violin playing.
I have an individual approach towards each of my students, depending on their abilities and goals.
I help my students by showing them how to achieve maximum results through appropriate way of practising and time-management, coaching them various performing techniques, helping with audition behavior and stage presence, helping to deal with anxiety, stage fright and much more.
I teach my students independence, organisation and responsibility.

During my lessons you will learn that:

- “It's always "quality over quantity.”
- “I am here to help you reach your goal.”
- “Ultimately, it’s up to you to take responsibility and make progress, using the information I have given you.”
- “Anything I will suggest to you during lessons is what I believe are STEPS towards YOUR goal.”
- “You will need to practise, but for yourself and not for me and not anyone else. You will need to remember the goal you have set for YOURSELVES.”
- “Fear is natural, everyone is afraid of something - it’s what you make of it that matters.”
- “Failure is part of a journey, don’t let it stop you on your tracks. Failure teaches us how to move forwards.”
- “I am here for you."


- Dunja
Education
- Special Music School of St Petersburg (until 1999)
- Yehudi Menuhin School (1999-2003)
- The Royal College of Music (2003-2009)

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Experience / Qualifications
BMus, Master of Performance (RCM)


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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
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Russian
Skills
Playing techniques:
Bowing techniques
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
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Italy and in Viola at the Conservatory of Music "G. Verdi" of Milan-Italy.
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– 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.

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– 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:

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member.
I have graduated in Violin at the Conservatory of Music "G.P. da Palestrina" of Cagliari-
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My professional activity led me to work in several orchestras as performer, and in various
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London my home, where I developed further teaching experience within the British
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At the same time I have established my ensemble, I have also launched the Geminiani
Youth Orchestra (formed by young musicians aged 6 to 17 years old) as I believe in the
importance of giving an opportunity to young players to perform together, and the
amateur ensemble Hampton Chamber Orchestra; we performed with both orchestras at
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Regarding my teaching technique, I believe that each student is different and unique, so
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passion and love for music.
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level results.
Some of my students have been awarded at international competitions, some other former
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My lessons are specifically designed to help you build a solid technical foundation, develop your sound so you can truly play freely and express yourself.
You’ll leave each session feeling accomplished and confident.

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"Build your foundation. Play with freedom. Enjoy the music."
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