Violin Lessons:
Contact Me if interested in setting up a single coaching (single student or chamber music group), or regular, weekly lessons.
More info on private lessons here.
Contact Me if interested in setting up a single coaching (single student or chamber music group), or regular, weekly lessons.
More info on private lessons here.
These are some recordings that my students made at the end of 2021 for the Inspired by KPAC competition.
Nellie Ingram was selected as a finalist and performed on KPAC Radio 1/22/22, 2pm.
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Nellie plays Danse Espagnole, De Falla/arr. Kreisler.
Dr. Mark Alexander, piano. Kaitlyn plays Tango Jalousie, Jacob Gade. (she wrote her own cadenza and improvises) Wayne Ching, Piano
Vivi plays Ravel's Tzigane.
Wayne Ching, piano |
Ellie plays Tambourin Chinois, Kreisler.
Dr. Mark Alexander, piano. Ingrid plays "The Nightingale" by Ovide Musin.
Geoffrey Waite, piano |
Student Successes in 2022
Ellie Kennedy gained acceptance into Boston University's Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) and the Heifetz Institute (2022). She performed as Concertmaster of the BUTI orchestra on 8/13/22, a title gained through competitive audition.
Ellie performed Barber's Violin Concerto on May 8th, 2022, with the YOSA Philharmonic.
She performed as concertmaster of the 2022 TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra. She was the first and only San Antonio student in TMEA recorded history (1963-2022) to achieve that title.
Viviana Peters was selected to play in masterclasses at the Tibor Varga Academy, at the Sion Academie in Switzerland. (February 2022). She gained acceptance into Boston University's Tanglewood Institute (2022).
Vivi is a recipient of the 2022 Colburn Pledge Scholarship.
Nellie Ingram was the only violin finalist, and also the 3rd place winner in the 2022 Inspired by KPAC Competition. Nellie was awarded a full-scholarship to the Cactus Pear Young Artist's Festival.
Kaitlyn Lien attended Interlochen's prestigious summer program.
UIL Solo and Ensemble #1 ratings:
Elise, Adley, Nellie, and Kaitlyn, all received scores of "1" in the 2022 UIL contest.
YOSA -
Mahalia Hudson played as concertmaster of YOSA's Capriccio Strings.
Matthew Mendenhall played as concertmaster of YOSA's Prelude Strings.
Student Successes in 2021
Ellie Kennedy, pictured above, won YOSA's 2021 Concerto Competition.
Ellie was also accepted into the Cactus Pear Young Artist's program and TMEA's All-State orchestra in 2021.
Concert info here for Barber's Violin Concerto, May 8th.
Concerto Performances with Orchestra
Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Violins with San Antonio Sinfonietta (11/14/21)
Ingrid Peters, mvt 1
Lucy Hartzler-Beachy, mvt 2
Viviana Peters, mvt 3
Full-Length (30-60 minutes) Recitals Performed in 2021
Adriana Bec, Viviana Peters, Ingrid Peters, Kaitlyn Lien
Students performed in Composer's Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) "Made in SA VII" Concert
Adley Tjin, Hannah Chan, Elianah Chan, Sarah Chan
Recipient of Colburn Pledge Scholarship in 2021
Adriana Bec
A number of students performed for masterclasses in 2021, including classes by:
William Hagen (Queen Elizabeth Competition laureate), Lauren Haley (Author of "Kids Aren't Lazy), Laura Scalzo (Violinist with SAS).
Ellie Kennedy gained acceptance into Boston University's Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) and the Heifetz Institute (2022). She performed as Concertmaster of the BUTI orchestra on 8/13/22, a title gained through competitive audition.
Ellie performed Barber's Violin Concerto on May 8th, 2022, with the YOSA Philharmonic.
She performed as concertmaster of the 2022 TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra. She was the first and only San Antonio student in TMEA recorded history (1963-2022) to achieve that title.
Viviana Peters was selected to play in masterclasses at the Tibor Varga Academy, at the Sion Academie in Switzerland. (February 2022). She gained acceptance into Boston University's Tanglewood Institute (2022).
Vivi is a recipient of the 2022 Colburn Pledge Scholarship.
Nellie Ingram was the only violin finalist, and also the 3rd place winner in the 2022 Inspired by KPAC Competition. Nellie was awarded a full-scholarship to the Cactus Pear Young Artist's Festival.
Kaitlyn Lien attended Interlochen's prestigious summer program.
UIL Solo and Ensemble #1 ratings:
Elise, Adley, Nellie, and Kaitlyn, all received scores of "1" in the 2022 UIL contest.
YOSA -
Mahalia Hudson played as concertmaster of YOSA's Capriccio Strings.
Matthew Mendenhall played as concertmaster of YOSA's Prelude Strings.
Student Successes in 2021
Ellie Kennedy, pictured above, won YOSA's 2021 Concerto Competition.
Ellie was also accepted into the Cactus Pear Young Artist's program and TMEA's All-State orchestra in 2021.
Concert info here for Barber's Violin Concerto, May 8th.
Concerto Performances with Orchestra
Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Violins with San Antonio Sinfonietta (11/14/21)
Ingrid Peters, mvt 1
Lucy Hartzler-Beachy, mvt 2
Viviana Peters, mvt 3
Full-Length (30-60 minutes) Recitals Performed in 2021
Adriana Bec, Viviana Peters, Ingrid Peters, Kaitlyn Lien
Students performed in Composer's Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) "Made in SA VII" Concert
Adley Tjin, Hannah Chan, Elianah Chan, Sarah Chan
Recipient of Colburn Pledge Scholarship in 2021
Adriana Bec
A number of students performed for masterclasses in 2021, including classes by:
William Hagen (Queen Elizabeth Competition laureate), Lauren Haley (Author of "Kids Aren't Lazy), Laura Scalzo (Violinist with SAS).
San Antonio Region Orchestras (2021) and TMEA All-State (2022 Convention).
All of the students that auditioned for Region and All-State Orchestras gained acceptance:
High School-
Ellie Kennedy, Region 12, Symphony, 1st vlns, 3rd chair, and Concertmaster the TMEA All-State Symphony.
Adley Tjin, HS Region 12, Symphony
Isaac Siewert, Region 29, Concert Orchestra
Elise Tjin, Region 12, Philharmonic, (9th grade)
Middle School-
Lucy Hartzler Beachy, Region 12, 8th Grade, Concertmaster, 1st Chair
Wyatt Bilotto, Region 12, 8th Grade. 5th chair
Heidi Lutz, Region 12, Concertino, 8th grade
Michelle Liu, Region 12, Con Brio, 7th grade, 2nd chair.
Play with Ray Competition in 2019:
All of the students that auditioned for Region and All-State Orchestras gained acceptance:
High School-
Ellie Kennedy, Region 12, Symphony, 1st vlns, 3rd chair, and Concertmaster the TMEA All-State Symphony.
Adley Tjin, HS Region 12, Symphony
Isaac Siewert, Region 29, Concert Orchestra
Elise Tjin, Region 12, Philharmonic, (9th grade)
Middle School-
Lucy Hartzler Beachy, Region 12, 8th Grade, Concertmaster, 1st Chair
Wyatt Bilotto, Region 12, 8th Grade. 5th chair
Heidi Lutz, Region 12, Concertino, 8th grade
Michelle Liu, Region 12, Con Brio, 7th grade, 2nd chair.
Play with Ray Competition in 2019:
Student Adriana Bec was named as a finalist for the "Play with Ray Competition."
She was flown to L.A. in August 2019 for a chance to take classes with superstar Ray Chen and compete for a chance to play with the L.A. Philharmonic.
In January, 2019, Adriana was one of two winners selected in the 2019 Starlight Competition. She performed Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in March 2019.
She also placed 2nd in KPAC's 2020 "Sounds like KPAC" competition.
In 2021, Adriana was accepted into Remus Azoitei's private violin studio. Mr. Azoitei is a world-renowned soloist and also a teacher at London's Royal Conservatory.
To read more about my private studio and other recent student successes, click here.
She was flown to L.A. in August 2019 for a chance to take classes with superstar Ray Chen and compete for a chance to play with the L.A. Philharmonic.
In January, 2019, Adriana was one of two winners selected in the 2019 Starlight Competition. She performed Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in March 2019.
She also placed 2nd in KPAC's 2020 "Sounds like KPAC" competition.
In 2021, Adriana was accepted into Remus Azoitei's private violin studio. Mr. Azoitei is a world-renowned soloist and also a teacher at London's Royal Conservatory.
To read more about my private studio and other recent student successes, click here.
Ken 5 News Interview
S.A. violinist competing to play with music idol;
Teen competes on an international platform with hopes of taking center stage with Ray Chen
Ken 5 News Interview
S.A. violinist competing to play with music idol;
Teen competes on an international platform with hopes of taking center stage with Ray Chen
Teacher Training
I've self-published a beginning workbook called "Violin Songs and Hand Shapes," as well as "Viola Songs and Hand Shapes." My intention in compiling the pieces in this volume is to offer an alternative repertoire set that can be used as a flexible model for the artist teaching of beginning students and transfer students, starting around 6-8 years of age and up.
This volume prioritizes:
- Legato, singing tone through the learning of short songs. The songs have historical or cultural significance.
- A straightforward, open structure, that allows for the adding or removing of works studied.
- Left hand organization, as viewed through tetrachord hand shapes.
- Early development of comprehensive reading skills and fingerboard knowledge in the 1st position.
- Expressive bow work with the deliberate naming of bow strokes.
I frequently use this volume in private instruction and find it to be an invaluable tool for building a strong foundation of violin skills and practice techniques.
It's available, free of charge as a PDF download on my teaching site: zerweckviolin.com
If you're interested in learning more about this volume, or participating in teaching training classes, please contact me.
