Violin Lessons with Violin Teacher, Matthew Zerweck:
Teaching in my life
Teaching private violin lessons is my full-time career, and it's a job I look forward to each day.
I've developed several volumes of teaching material, over 6 hours of Youtube Videos, and I continue to do extensive pedagogical research on a daily basis. I enjoy the interaction and dialogue at private lessons, and there's nothing more motivating for me than watching a student self-initialize and take responsibility for their own incredible progress.
In the Studio, parents are welcome to sit in on their child's lesson, or in the attached green room:
Teaching in my life
Teaching private violin lessons is my full-time career, and it's a job I look forward to each day.
I've developed several volumes of teaching material, over 6 hours of Youtube Videos, and I continue to do extensive pedagogical research on a daily basis. I enjoy the interaction and dialogue at private lessons, and there's nothing more motivating for me than watching a student self-initialize and take responsibility for their own incredible progress.
In the Studio, parents are welcome to sit in on their child's lesson, or in the attached green room:
What do we do in lessons?
In private lessons, students begin a journey towards violin mastery, according to their own commitment and ambition. In addition to working on pieces that feature the violin as a solo instrument (Concertos, Short pieces, Sonatas, etc.), much of the work will also include scales, etudes, and exercises.
The overall lesson experience for students is generally an upbeat, honest, positive experience.
That being said, the students that have the most fun and see the most progress in lessons, are the students that come 100% prepared with their lesson assignments each week. Real progress means real work.
When possible, I like to allow some freedom in repertoire selection. Students will occasionally play pieces from the Violin Music by Women anthology, Music by Black Composers, and the Suzuki Repertoire. The majority of pieces my students play are considered to be part of the "Standard Repertoire." The Standard Repertoire, loosely defined, are the greatest hits of the last 300 years of violin pedagogy.
I've put together over 40 videos of pieces that I like to teach, as well as my own set of graded repertoire, and students are part of the selection process when choosing a new work.
When students have an important seating test or additional performance of some kind, I'm happy to take some time in lessons to ensure preparedness and confidence.
Seeking Private Lessons
Please contact me for information regarding private lessons, pricing, and policies.
With most incoming students, I like to set up one paid initial lesson before starting a course of lessons.
I'm open to scheduling phone calls or lesson observations. I'd love to hear about your child's violin experience and help chart a course for future success.
I'm also happy to make recommendations for other stringed instrument teachers, or violin teachers that may be the best match for you or your child. I maintain a list of the most highly qualified teachers throughout the city. It's important to find the absolute best match for you and your child.
--Most students schedule either 30 or 60 minute lessons and average 36 lessons per year.
--Occasionally, very serious students will apply to take longer lessons or 2+ lessons per week.
Contact Me
In private lessons, students begin a journey towards violin mastery, according to their own commitment and ambition. In addition to working on pieces that feature the violin as a solo instrument (Concertos, Short pieces, Sonatas, etc.), much of the work will also include scales, etudes, and exercises.
The overall lesson experience for students is generally an upbeat, honest, positive experience.
That being said, the students that have the most fun and see the most progress in lessons, are the students that come 100% prepared with their lesson assignments each week. Real progress means real work.
When possible, I like to allow some freedom in repertoire selection. Students will occasionally play pieces from the Violin Music by Women anthology, Music by Black Composers, and the Suzuki Repertoire. The majority of pieces my students play are considered to be part of the "Standard Repertoire." The Standard Repertoire, loosely defined, are the greatest hits of the last 300 years of violin pedagogy.
I've put together over 40 videos of pieces that I like to teach, as well as my own set of graded repertoire, and students are part of the selection process when choosing a new work.
When students have an important seating test or additional performance of some kind, I'm happy to take some time in lessons to ensure preparedness and confidence.
Seeking Private Lessons
Please contact me for information regarding private lessons, pricing, and policies.
With most incoming students, I like to set up one paid initial lesson before starting a course of lessons.
I'm open to scheduling phone calls or lesson observations. I'd love to hear about your child's violin experience and help chart a course for future success.
I'm also happy to make recommendations for other stringed instrument teachers, or violin teachers that may be the best match for you or your child. I maintain a list of the most highly qualified teachers throughout the city. It's important to find the absolute best match for you and your child.
--Most students schedule either 30 or 60 minute lessons and average 36 lessons per year.
--Occasionally, very serious students will apply to take longer lessons or 2+ lessons per week.
Contact Me