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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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
Finger Placement and Scales
Sight Reading
Music theory
Bow Techniques
Violin Repertoire
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Rhythm and Timing
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for intermediate
Home schooled
Violin for advanced
Violin for beginners
ASD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Violin for adults
All Levels
Learning Disabilities
ADHD
Violin for kids
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 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.
Vowel Shaping and Resonance
Octave Jumps and Blended Voice
Vocal Range and Key Suitability
Pitch Accuracy and Inner Audition
Jaw and Throat Relaxation
Vocal Breath Control
The tutor introduced the core concepts of singing, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing and vocal diction. The student practiced breathing exercises and vowel pronunciations, with the tutor explaining the transition between chest and head voice and the importance of muscle memory through warm-ups. They discussed song selection for future practice, with 'Lean on Me' identified as a suitable choice.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Diction and Vowel Shaping
The Role of Muscle Memory and Practice
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
The Tutor and Student focused on foundational singing techniques, covering breath control, diction, and vocal exercises. They practiced specific breathing methods, jaw and vowel shaping, and scale warm-ups, including differentiating between chest and head voice. The Student also performed a song for analysis, receiving feedback on breath, diction, and song suitability.
Warm-ups as Skill Practice
Vocal Registers: Chest vs. Head Voice
Diction and Vowel Shape
Diaphragmatic Breathing
The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, practicing arpeggios and applying them to the song "Feeling Good." They worked on vowel sounds, jaw articulation, breath support, and pitch adjustments for specific phrases. The session concluded with an introduction to rhythm exercises using cards to improve musical timing.
Vowel Shape and Mouth Position
Vocal Registers and Breath Control
Vocal Trills and Rhythmic Accuracy
Song Analysis and Vocal Range
The session focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control techniques, and pitch accuracy using solfège exercises. The Student sang both a cover song and an original composition, receiving feedback on vocal performance and areas for improvement. The student was encouraged to record their original song to isolate and refine vocal techniques, and to select challenging songs to expand their vocal range.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Control
Interval Training with Do-Re-Mi System
Original Songs: Breath Control and Chord Progression
Cover Songs for Technique Practice and Performance Confidence
Vocal Warm-ups: Trilling and Vowel Exercises
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
DAWs
Looping Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Virtual Violin Apps
Orchestral Accompaniments
Engaging violin lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Reviews and Ratings for Christa
Judah Ritter
Harlem, Manhattan
9 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
over 1 year 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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