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Disciplines 01 & 02

Violin & Viola

One-to-one teaching built on posture, tone and reading, in that order.

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Fix one thing at a time, properly

Most playing problems are one physical habit wearing several disguises. Rather than correcting five symptoms a week, we find the habit underneath and change that.

It is slower for a fortnight and much faster for a year.

An open violin score on a music stand
A viola and its bow resting in an open hard case
Viola

The violin’s deeper voice

The viola is held and bowed like a violin, but it is larger, tuned a fifth lower and read mostly in alto clef. Violinists often move across to it, and some students start on it from day one.

Lessons follow the same order: set-up first, then tone, then reading, with extra time on the alto clef and the heavier bow arm the bigger instrument asks for.

In a lesson

What we actually work on

  1. 01

    Posture and set-up

    How the instrument and bow are held decides almost everything that follows. This is where a beginner starts and where a returning player is usually fixed.

  2. 02

    Tone and bow control

    Weight, speed and contact point. Those are the three things that turn a correct note into a note worth listening to.

  3. 03

    Reading and rhythm

    Reading fluently so that practising alone at home is productive instead of frustrating.

  4. 04

    Repertoire you want to play

    Technique is the means. We keep a piece on the stand that you actually want to finish.

In the room

Practice, rehearsal and playing with other people

Three violinists playing at music stands while a fourth person guides them in a studio
Practising the violin in a sound-treated practice room
A small ensemble rehearsing together — violins, flute, cello and drums
Illustration of a violinist and a pianist playing together at home
Illustration of a violinist and a pianist in a music studio
In their words

What my students say

Thank you for your kind words and trust. It’s my joy to be part of your music journey.

nice instructor, he’s very fun and patient. He can teach from basic to advanced level. I’ve been learning with him for months and my posture has improved a lot.
Sunee KosinanonGoogle review
I went for a trial violin lesson and had a great experience! The instructor was very friendly and made me feel at ease even though I was a beginner. Highly recommend!
Zoebelle PangGoogle review
It was a pleasure being a student of you. Even though you were teaching me for a while, you still taught me a lot of valuable things. Hope too see you on the Asia got talent!
Damien GanViolin student
I just wanted to thank you for the 4 lessons we had before I left!! Even though it wasn’t a lot of time, I still learnt many things from you and improved lots! Thank you for the laughs and advice during lesson. Won’t forget youu!!
AmeliaViolin student

Tell me where you are starting from

Complete beginner, returning after years away, or preparing for something specific, message me and I will tell you honestly what I would suggest.

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陆老师 playing the violin