Christa Golding
Learn Baroque, fiddle, and electric violin from a York University graduate who brings each style to life
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Christa Golding
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Christa - Violin teacher
As a seasoned tutor with over 2 years of experience, I'm Emily Baxter, a dedicated Bachelors-educated violin instructor. Specializing in various violin styles like Classical, Electric, Baroque, and Fiddle, I offer a comprehensive approach to learning. My expertise spans Bow Techniques, Music Theory, Ear Training, and more, tailored to all levels from kids to adults. I emphasize posture, scales, and repertoire, ensuring a well-rounded musical education. Let's embark on a musical journey together, where personalized lessons meet your unique learning needs. Start your violin mastery with me today!
Christa graduated from York University
Expertise of the violin teacher
Violin Repertoire
Music theory
Rhythm and Timing
Ear training
Posture and Hand Position
Finger Placement and Scales
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for beginners
All Levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ADHD
Violin for adults
Violin for advanced
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Violin for intermediate
Violin for kids
Home schooled
Violin lessons overview
I specialize in teaching a wide range of violin styles including Classical, Electric, Baroque, and Fiddle to students of all levels, from kids to adults. My teaching style is focused on solo performance, tone perfection, and expressive playing. I use a variety of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps to enhance the learning experience both online and offline. I follow a diverse curriculum including A-Levels, AP Program, IB, and more to cater to the needs of over 200 students. With personalized lessons, I focus on technique, musical expression, and repertoire building. By incorporating interactive tools and resources, I make learning engaging and effective. My approach encourages creativity, improvisation, and a deep understanding of music theory, ensuring that students progress and excel in their violin journey.
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Free Tutor Swap
Violin concepts taught by Christa
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, specifically breath control, vocal placement, and scale practice. They worked on singing existing songs, introduced a new song, and began discussing the fundamentals of reading music, with plans to continue scale practice with musical notation.
Laser Beam Breath Control
Vowel Modification and Mouth Shape
Introduction to Music Reading (Doli-fito)
Vocal Warm-ups and Range Exploration
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, breath control exercises, and arpeggios to improve vocal technique and register transitions. They analyzed specific songs, focusing on breath management and vocal fry, and discussed the physiological and psychological factors influencing singing performance.
Vocal Breath Support & Anchoring
Vocal Range & Register Considerations in Song
Vocal Dynamics & Resonance
Vocal Registers & Register Blending (Paggio)
The Student worked on vocal warm-ups and practiced "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" focusing on pitch accuracy and vocal technique. The Tutor recommended practicing with a karaoke track in the original key and focusing on specific high notes. Homework includes practicing the song slowly, focusing on proper mouth opening, and finding a karaoke version in the original key.
Mouth Shape and Tone Quality
Pitch Matching and Interval Training
Importance of Vocal Music (Sheet Music)
Karaoke for Practice and Support
Avoiding Unnecessary Vocal Strain
Vocal Warm-ups: Scales in Different Keys
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath control, vocal warm-ups, and extending the Student's range. They practiced scales and solfège exercises to improve pitch accuracy and vocal agility, with a plan to continue expanding range and working on specific vocal passages.
Breath Control and Support
Vocal Registration and Blended Voice
Vocal Warm-ups and Diction
Pitch Matching and Interval Jumps
The student worked on vocal warm-ups, including breathing exercises and arpeggios, with specific feedback on articulation and vocal placement. They practiced singing "Feeling Good" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," with a focus on diction, jaw opening, and vocal projection, and were advised to use headphones for visualization practice.
Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing and Trills
Arpeggio and Scale Practice
Diction and Articulation in Singing
Vocal Range and Phrasing with Song Analysis
Headphone Practice and Vocal Visualization
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, practicing breath control, jaw relaxation, and specific vowel exercises to improve vocal production. They analyzed challenges with high notes and transitions in songs, working on techniques for clearer and more powerful singing, and discussed the importance of singing in appropriate keys.
Octave Jumps and Blended Voice
Vocal Range and Key Suitability
Pitch Accuracy and Inner Audition
Jaw and Throat Relaxation
Vocal Breath Control
Vowel Shaping and Resonance
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Looping Software
Virtual Violin Apps
Violin Tuner Apps
DAWs
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Reviews and Ratings for Christa
Judah Ritter
Harlem, Manhattan
10 months ago
Thanks to Golding violin lessons, my 10 year old has remained excited and dedicated to music. Her kind support and well organized teaching turned daily practice into something fun instead of a task in Harlem.
Keon Oconnell
Downtown, San Antonio
about 1 year ago
With the support and guidance of Golding all my challenges overcome in the right ways. With her support i gained the confidence to perform comforably in Downtown San Antonio.
Javier Ellis
Seville, Gilbert
almost 2 years ago
As a parent i have met very few tutor's as good as Golding speacially in Seville. Her techniques with Violin help the student's in grasping complex chords .Her Commitment is truly outsanding.
Mattie Stafford
Oak Creek, Irvine
almost 2 years ago
I’m an adult just starting out on the violin. Golding in Oak Creek makes each lesson both useful and fun. We work on classical skills but also play folk songs, which keeps things interesting and balanced.
Addison Douglas
Burlington, Vermont
almost 2 years ago
To dive into the world of movie soundtracks was inspired by Golding . Together, we adapted themes for solo violin and focused on bringing out emotion through expressive technique.
Damian Prince
Milk District, Orlando
almost 2 years ago
Being a working professional I really valued the flexibility of Golding violin lessons in Milk District. her emphasis on strong technique transformed me from a hesitant beginner into someone who plays with confidence.
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