Blerina Foto
Take lessons focused on building a rich, expressive tone and accurate rhythmic phrasing on the violin
Private lessons - Blerina Foto
Bachelors degree
$34
$30
/ hour
About your violin teacher
I'm Blerina Foto, a dedicated violin tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over a decade of experience in providing top-notch lessons. My expertise lies in violin instruction, covering a wide range of subjects from classical to modern music. I specialize in various aspects of violin playing, including bow techniques, ear training, music theory, posture, and reading music. With a focus on personalized learning, I tailor my lessons to suit students of all levels, be it school, college, or adult/professional musicians. My teaching approach emphasizes interactive and engaging sessions to ensure optimal learning outcomes. I believe in honing each student's skills through individual attention and hands-on practice. Together, we will explore the intricacies of violin playing, from scales and arpeggios to vibrato and intonation, fostering a deep understanding of music. Embark on a musical journey with me, where we will delve into the rich world of violin repertoire and enhance your playing abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, I am here to guide you towards reaching your full potential. Let's make music together and unlock your true talent in violin playing!
Blerina graduated from University of Arts, Tirana, Albania
Violin lessons overview
As a violin tutor specializing in a wide array of subjects including classical, jazz, electric, and more, I offer engaging and personalized lessons to students of all levels. My teaching style focuses on ear training, creativity, sight-reading, empathy, and technique enhancement. I utilize various tech tools such as DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps to make online learning interactive and effective. Following diverse curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB among others, I cater to a broad audience of 50+ students, including those in school, college, adults, and professionals. My strength lies in adapting to individual needs, creating a supportive environment, and tailoring lessons to enhance technical skills and overall musical proficiency. With me, expect a nurturing approach to help you excel in your violin journey.
Friendly and helpful violin teacher
Creates a positive and supportive learning space
Helps students prepare for orchestra auditions
Many students have earned seats in school and regional ensembles
Supportive violin teacher across levels
Students report 95% satisfaction in learning pace and feedback
Your violin teacher specialities
Bow Techniques
Provincial-specific curriculum (CA)
Sight Reading
Violin Repertoire
Scales and Arpeggios
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Finger Placement and Scales
Rhythm and Timing
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Violin concept taught by Blerina
Blerina Foto tutored Cherryl Hendrix on violin, focusing on improving shifting technique, bow control, and finger placement. Cherryl practiced scales and a piece on page 31, with Blerina providing corrections and demonstrations. Cherryl was assigned to practice the discussed sections of the piece and scales before the next lesson.
Hand Position
Intonation in Third Position
Bow Control
Shifting Technique
Finger Placement
Practicing in Sections
Blerina Foto led Maureen Henry in a violin lesson that covered vibrato exercises, shifting to the third position, A flat major scales, and work on the piece "Prayer." Maureen focused on intonation, finger placement, and bow technique, with Blerina providing corrections and demonstrations. They discussed practicing finger exercises and scheduled the next lesson for the following Wednesday.
Vibrato
Bow Division
Third Position Finger Placement
Intonation Awareness
Shifting Technique
Blerina Foto guided Isaac Frias in a violin lesson that covered finger placement, bow control, rhythm accuracy, and intonation. Isaac practiced scales, "Ode to Joy", "Lightly Row", and pieces from Essential Elements, focusing on correcting finger positions and improving rhythm, especially in 3/4 time. Blerina assigned pieces 101, 102, and the G major scale for further practice, emphasizing the use of a metronome.
Finger Placement and Half Steps
Three-Beat Notes in 3/4 Time
Bow Direction Awareness
Focus and Recovery
Shifting and Finger Independence
G String Challenges
Sharps Order
Metronome Use
Blerina Foto led Cherryl Hendrix in a violin lesson that covered C and D major scales, etude number 31 in C major, and a piece in D major. The session focused on improving finger placement, rhythm, and shifting techniques. Blerina will send Cherryl a video demonstrating correct finger positions for the D major piece, and Cherryl is to practice the assigned scales and etudes, focusing on specific corrections.
G Natural vs. G Sharp
Finger Placement
Shifting Technique
C Major Etude
D Major Scale
Blerina Foto coached Kal Dwivedi on violin technique, focusing on finger placement, hand tension, and bow control to improve his current piece. They worked on scales and specific sections, and Blerina introduced new pieces, "Amazing Grace" and Vivaldi's "Winter," for future lessons. Kal will explore beginner pieces on Blerina's website and start with "Amazing Grace" next time.
Piece Selection
Finger Placement
Bow Technique
Rhythm and Tempo
Note Length
Hand Tension
In a lesson with Blerina and Adriana, the focus was on improving Adriana's violin technique, including bow control, finger placement for the D major scale, and rhythmic accuracy using a metronome. They worked on pieces like "Pepperoni Pizza" and exercises from pages 20, numbers 70, 72 and 73. Blerina suggested using finger tapes to aid Adriana's finger placement and offered to record some of the pieces for Adriana to use as a reference.
Finger Independence
Bow Direction
Wrist Position
Finger Placement
Arm Height
Rhythm Practice with Metronome
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Jazz Violin
Electric Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in violin classes
Virtual Violin Apps
Orchestral Accompaniments
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Looping Software
Violin Tuner Apps
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for adults
Violin for beginners
Violin for advanced
All levels
ADHD
Home schooled
Interactive violin lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.