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McKenzie

Rate $60
Response 24h
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Number of students McKenzie has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$60/h

1^st lesson free

Violin
Viola
Cello

Concert violinist with a wide range of experience soloing with and leading various musical ensembles

Violin
Viola
Cello

Lesson location

- online

About McKenzie

I have been playing the violin for… 25 years now! I studied at Utah Tech University under the direction of Paul Abbeg, PhD. I’ve played as the concertmaster, principal 2nd violin, and principal viola in multiple symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, theater orchestras, and chamber ensembles, as well as appearing as a guest soloist in a number of performances. I’ve worked in masterclasses with world-famous artists, including Ralph Madsen, Frederick Moreau, Alice Lourdes, and Jenny Oaks Baker. Having taught violin/viola/cello for the last 15 years, I’ve had hundreds of students, all of whom I’ve enjoyed working with and getting to know. I just love people and am excited when I get to share in their moments of discovery.

About the lesson

Hey! A little about my style… My style of teaching is essentially to assist discovery and encourage risk-taking in a very comfortable manner. Learning should be fun and enjoyable, while also stretching the student to accomplish goals and reach new heights. It’s a tricky balance, but important and effective if done right. I’ve taught hundreds of students, and I’ve never had any issues with students disliking my approach.

My approach: in a typical lesson, I spend around 2/3 of the lesson working on technique and the last 1/3 on applying those techniques to musical expression. Throughout the lesson, I work on teaching the student how to structure their individual practice sessions for the most effective outcome, because that’s really where the magic happens. Greatness isn’t taught, it is discovered through many hours of focused practice. The last thing you want is to go over the same stuff again and again with little to no improvement, right?

I would say my strengths as a teacher are my patience, and my ability to approach a problem from many angles until something clicks. I will warn you that my emphasis on technique is considerable, moreso with adults than with children, but that’s the stuff that really makes you grow, so if you’re looking for the fast-track to playing like a champ, look no further!

My classes are for anyone who is capable of moving their arms and answering the question, “Why do you want to play music?” So, all ages and skill levels welcome!

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5h: $300
10h: $600

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This first lesson offered with McKenzie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

Concert violinist with a wide range of experience soloing with and leading various musical ensembles

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About McKenzie

About the lesson

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online

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Concert violinist with a wide range of experience soloing with and leading various musical ensembles

Lesson location

About McKenzie

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack rates

online

free lessons

Other tutors in Violin

Sarah

Lily

Miranda

Katharina

Kiki

Henrique

Ashlin

Iona Catherine

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Fausto

Shiyoung

Esin

Syntyche

Yuliia

Joe

Inesa

Ha-eun

Leonor

VICTOR

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