1st lesson free
Mina
- Rate $48
- Response 1h
$48/h
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1st lesson free
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Erhu (Chinese violin)
- Viola da Gamba
Violin Instructor Helping Students Build Technique With 8 Years of Experience and a Master’s Degree in Classical Violin Performance.
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Erhu (Chinese violin)
- Viola da Gamba
Lesson location
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At Mina's house: Surrey
- online
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at home or in a public place : will travel up to 40 km from Surrey
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About Mina
I completed a Master’s Degree in Classical Violin Performance after years of studying solo repertoire, orchestral music, and advanced string technique during my academic training. During the past 8 years, I have worked with students from different musical backgrounds and skill levels, helping them improve through supportive instruction and personalized lessons. Teaching violin allows me to combine technical guidance with creativity and emotional encouragement in a meaningful way. I enjoy helping learners discover confidence through music and expressive performance.
My teaching style focuses on patience, healthy technical development, and careful listening. Some students benefit from calm repetition and reassurance, while others improve more naturally through challenging repertoire and creative interpretation. I carefully adapt lessons according to each learner’s goals, confidence level, and musical interests. Along with technical improvement, I help students strengthen musical memory, rhythm awareness, expressive phrasing, and performance preparation. Creating a welcoming and supportive learning atmosphere remains one of my highest priorities.
Outside teaching, I continue practicing violin, studying different interpretations of classical works, and exploring performance techniques that keep my musical understanding growing. Music remains an important source of creativity and emotional expression in my life. One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is seeing students become more comfortable and confident with their instrument over time. Helping learners reconnect with music while developing lasting violin skills continues to inspire me greatly.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My violin lessons are designed to help students strengthen musical confidence while developing strong technical foundations through calm and encouraging instruction. I teach bow control, posture, rhythm accuracy, intonation, and tone production using practical exercises that feel approachable and supportive for learners at every level. Lessons also include scale studies, open string warm-ups, ear training, shifting exercises, and musical interpretation activities that help students improve coordination and expressive playing naturally over time. I create a reassuring learning environment where students can progress steadily without feeling overwhelmed. Every lesson balances technical development with creativity and musical expression.
Beginners receive patient guidance with hand positioning, note reading, listening awareness, and basic bow movement through structured step-by-step exercises. Intermediate learners improve phrasing, rhythm control, tone consistency, and smoother coordination between techniques through organized musical studies and guided performance activities. Advanced students focus on expressive interpretation, advanced bowing techniques, dynamic balance, and stronger stage confidence through detailed repertoire coaching. I carefully adapt lessons according to each learner’s comfort level, goals, and learning pace so progress remains balanced and encouraging throughout the process.
Learning violin should feel rewarding and emotionally meaningful. I encourage students to focus on steady improvement and confidence instead of perfection because musical growth develops naturally through support and practice. Many learners become more expressive and comfortable performing as their skills continue improving over time. My goal is to help students enjoy the learning process while strengthening both technical ability and artistic confidence. Every lesson supports creativity, discipline, and long-term musical development.
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Rates
Rate
- $48
Pack rates
- 5 h: $240
- 10 h: $480
online
- $48/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Mina will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hrs
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