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Daniel Adesokan

Study Baroque violin in lessons that combine historical depth with soloistic artistry

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Violin lessons - Daniel Adesokan

Masters degree

/ 30 min

Daniel - Violin teacher

I'm Olivia Masters, a seasoned violin tutor with over 12 years of experience in teaching students of all levels. My expertise lies in various violin styles like Acoustic, Baroque, and Fiddle. I hold a Master's degree in Music Education, ensuring a high standard of teaching. Specializing in Bow Techniques, Music Theory, and more, I personalize lessons to suit each student's learning style. I excel in nurturing young talents, offering specialized violin lessons for kids and beginners. From mastering Finger Placement to developing Vibrato techniques, I cover a wide range of skills essential for violinists. I focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their musical potential. Whether your child is just starting their musical journey or you're a beginner looking to enhance your skills, I tailor lessons to meet your goals. Let's embark on this musical adventure together and unlock your full potential on the violin! Book a session with me today and let's create beautiful music with the violin!

Daniel graduated from University of Greenwich

Daniel graduated from University of Greenwich

Violin lessons overview

In my violin tutoring practice, I focus on creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment. With a blend of fun and engaging techniques, I instill a classical foundation while encouraging expressive solo performances. I specialize in teaching violin across various styles like acoustic, baroque, and fiddle, catering to students of all levels, especially kids and beginners. I leverage a range of tech tools including DAWs, ear training software, and virtual violin apps to enhance the learning experience. By incorporating fingerboard charts, metronome apps, and looping software, I ensure a comprehensive understanding of violin techniques and music theory. Following internationally recognized curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I tailor lessons to meet individual student needs within a group setting. By utilizing orchestral accompaniments and PDF sheet music libraries, I offer a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures musical growth. With a student audience of 50+, my methodology fosters a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where each student can thrive. Through personalized teaching strategies and innovative tech tools, I aim to make the violin learning journey both enriching and enjoyable for every aspiring musician.

Expertise of the violin teacher

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Posture and Hand Position

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Sight Reading

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Vibrato and Intonation

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Finger Placement and Scales

Engaging violin lessons

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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Mobile joining

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Violin concept taught by Daniel

Student learned 18 days ago

During a recent violin lesson, Daniel assisted Austen with tuning his instrument, then reviewed the G scale and proper posture before introducing the D scale. Their practice included plucking and bow techniques. Audio issues arose, prompting them to troubleshoot and explore Zoom's features for better sound quality during the lesson.

Violin Tuning (Pegs)

Violin Tuning (Fine-Tuners)

Violin Posture

G Major Scale (Violin)

Violin Bow Hold

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Helen learned 3 months ago

Daniel Adesokan led Helen (Reed) in a piano lesson, practicing songs like "Johnny Johnny Yes Papa," "Five Little Ducks," and "Five Little Monkeys." They worked on coordination, finger placement, scales, and arpeggios. Helen will take a break for holidays and resume lessons in August, and her mother will sign up for more lessons.

Scales

Arpeggios

Finger Numbers

Left Hand/Right Hand Coordination

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Helen learned 3 months ago

Daniel Adesokan led Helen Reidy in a piano lesson, working on songs such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "Hickory Dickory Dock," and "Camptown Races." Daniel focused on note reading, time signatures, playing with both hands, and finger placement. They planned to work on "Italian Brain Rock" and "Oh Holy Night" in the next lesson, and Helen was to send Daniel the sheet music.

Time Signatures

Note Values

Reading Music

Finger Numbers

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Helen learned 4 months ago

In this music lesson, Daniel guided Helen through note reading and rhythm exercises, focusing on the "Baby Shark" song. Helen learned about treble and bass clefs, crotchets, quavers, and semiquavers, and was assigned to practice the right hand of the song, with an option to attempt the left hand. Daniel also mentioned sending additional songs for future practice.

Bass Clef

Treble Clef

Reading Notes vs. Playing by Ear

Quaver

Middle C

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Helen learned 4 months ago

Daniel Adesokan guided Helen Reidy in a piano lesson, practicing "Happy Birthday" and "Ode to Joy," focusing on note reading and hand coordination. Daniel introduced the treble clef and shared mnemonic devices to aid memorization. Daniel will send practice links to Helen.

Note Reading and Number Correspondence

Importance of Practice

Treble Clef Mnemonics

Left Hand vs. Right Hand Coordination

F Sharp Identification

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Helen learned 4 months ago

Daniel taught Reed and Helen piano, covering musical notation and rhythm. They practiced applying these concepts to "To Joy" and "Happy Birthday." Daniel used screen sharing, tempo adjustments, and games to aid learning and provided personalized feedback and practice materials.

Ledger Lines

Semi brief Rest

Quavers

Minimum Rest

Rests

Note Values

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Types of violin lessons

Violin

Violin

Acoustic Violin

Acoustic Violin

Baroque Violin

Baroque Violin

Fiddle Violin

Fiddle Violin

Student types for violin lessons

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ADHD

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ASD

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Violin for beginners

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Learning Disabilities

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Home schooled

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Violin for kids

Types of violin lessons

Violin

Violin

Acoustic Violin

Acoustic Violin

Baroque Violin

Baroque Violin

Fiddle Violin

Fiddle Violin

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