viola & violin Lessons
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Online lessons through Zoom or FaceTime
“I studied with Natalia for 4 years during which I grew exponentially as a performer and an artist. She was clear and systematic about helping me improve my playing technique and made sure that every lesson was focused on helping me achieve my own artistic goals.”
levels
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced viola lessons
Beginning and intermediate violin lessons
Qualifications
Master of Music in Viola Performance, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
EXPERIENCE
Natalia has taught both violin and viola since 2013 in community music schools, privately, and through conservatory preparatory departments to students of all ages. She instructs her students in the following areas, using a blend of Suzuki methodology and traditional pedagogy:
Fundamentals of posture and technique
Tone quality; musical phrasing
Note reading, technical exercises, and musical interpretation
Advanced practice techniques and interpretation
Performance mindset coaching; live performances of short pieces and concertos
Philosophy
As a teacher, Natalia is dedicated to helping each student develop an individual voice at their own pace; she focuses on developing an organic, resonant and free sound through the release of physical and mental tension. Natalia finds it especially rewarding to watch her students grow over time and believes that music lessons are essentially collaborations in storytelling and communication.