Kristen B. - Tutor in Tucson, AZ (85716)

I've been playing the violin for 14 years. I'm classically trained, but have also had some fiddle training and have spent a summer in India studying music, too. I studied and performed at Miami University in Ohio, where I earned a minor in Violin Performance, and I now perform with the Evanston Symphony Orchestra. I believe in creating a musical foundation of classical performance and technique, but am always excited to support students who are interested in branching out to other styles, too. I believe in meeting a student's interests and needs. This means that I strive for students to enjoy lessons, to know that they are improving, to be challenged by the instrument, and to be playing the music that will help them the most in light of their goals as a violinist. I am open to teaching all ages, from 5 years old and up. Presently, I teach individual violin lessons at Evanston Township High School and in my home. Additionally, I previously worked doing violin repair and bow rehairs in a violin shop through high school and independently through college. Consequently, I am able to offer my students affordable and convenient repairs.

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I've played the violin for 13 years. In that time, I've largely received classical training, but have also studied music in India and studied fiddle for a short time. I have a minor degree in violin performance from Miami University of Ohio and currently perform with the Evanston Symphony Orchestra. Following is some of my performance experience: Evanston Symphony Orchestra, 2007 Junior & Senior Violin Recitals, MU, 2006 & 2007 Morpheus Chamber Orchestra, conductor-less ensemble, 2006 Quartet study and performance, MU, 2005 & 2006 MU Symphony Orchestra, 2003-05 Global Rhythms, violinist, 2003-05 MU Opera Orchestra, the Marriage of Figaro, 2005 Contemporary Youth Orchestra, 2002-04 Ohio All-State and NE Regional Orchestras, 2001-03 Mentor Mannheim Chamber Orchestra, 2000 - 2003 Mentor High School Distinguished Quartet, 2001-03 I've been playing with larger ensembles for the past 10 years, chamber ensembles for 6, and have been performing solo for about 10 years as well. I tutored a couple of violin students through high school (beginner and intermediate), have not been able to while at university, and would like to begin teaching again. I am able to teach both children and adults (ages 5 and up), and can teach beginner through advanced lessons.