Ruslan Khokhlachev
Discover soulful violin instruction rooted in classical foundations and shaped by Berklee’s creative edge.
Violin lessons - Ruslan Khokhlachev
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Ruslan - Violin teacher
With over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in music, and a passion for violin, I am Ruslan Khokhlachev, your dedicated violin tutor. My expertise lies in classical, electric, and acoustic violin, offering specialized training in bow techniques, ear training, music theory, and more. I cater to students of all levels – from beginners to advanced, including kids and adults. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, I personalize each lesson to suit your goals and abilities. My teaching methods focus on enhancing your posture, hand position, and overall technique to help you master the instrument with ease. As a seasoned musician, I understand the importance of individualized guidance. I emphasize aspects like finger placement, scales, and violin repertoire, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. From rhythm and timing to sight-reading and vibrato, I cover all facets of violin playing to nurture your musical journey. Whether you aim to perform in recitals or simply enjoy playing for yourself, I am here to support and motivate you every step of the way. 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 together!
Violin lessons overview
I believe that making violin learning engaging and enjoyable is the key to success. My teaching style emphasizes expressive playing, pitch perfection, and classical foundation while focusing on bowing techniques. I specialize in teaching a variety of violin genres including classical, electric, and acoustic to a diverse audience of 50+ students, ranging from kids to adults at all skill levels. To enhance learning, I utilize a range of tech tools such as DAWs, ear training software, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps. I follow a tailored curriculum that aligns with various educational standards like A-Levels, AP Program, IB, and more. This structured approach ensures comprehensive skill development and progression. For recital preparation, I encourage students to choose music they love, which I then arrange in a fun style with backing tracks. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also helps students understand the practical application of their skills. By combining technical proficiency with musical enjoyment, students grasp the essence of violin learning as a fulfilling and exciting journey.
Ruslan graduated from Berklee College of Music
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Violin concept taught by Ruslan
During a recent violin lesson, Ruslan worked with Lima to enhance her technique. The instruction focused on active finger tapping, achieving precise intonation across various positions, and incorporating stylistic elements such as glissandos. Ruslan recommended specific practice routines for Lima, including scales, exercises, and sight-reading, and introduced her to the 'Kogan method' for mastering challenging musical passages. Lima was encouraged to apply these techniques to improve her performance of the assigned piece.
Importance of Scales and Arpeggios
String Maintenance
Gissando Speed
Kogan's Method
Active Tapping
Importance of Knowing Mistakes
Brutality of Soviet Teaching Style
Cornerstone of Practice Method
Ruslan Khokhlachev guided Izabela Sarnowska through violin exercises focusing on intonation, bow control with slurs, and rhythm, introducing the piece "Minuette" from the Suzuki book. Izabela worked on scales and the new piece, receiving feedback on finger placement, bow technique, and rhythmic accuracy. They planned to finish "Minuette" and learn the G major scale in the next lesson, with Izabela mentioning a potential payment delay due to vacation.
Slurs Notation
Fingers in Advance
G Major Scale
3/4 Time Signature
Intonation Practice
Ruslan coached Mia on violin, focusing on scales, bow technique, and musical phrasing in her current piece. They identified challenging sections for focused practice. Ruslan assigned Chrysler's "Preludium and Allegro" to improve Mia's technique, with the next lesson focusing on the double-stop section.
Connections Between Sections
Phrasing
Scale Practice
Bow Shape and Elbow Position
Chrysler Preludium and Allegro
Trills
Dynamics and Repetition
Ruslan and Izabela worked on rhythm and intonation in this violin lesson. Ruslan used a DAW to visualize rhythm and Izabela practiced a piece and scales, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, finger placement, and smooth string switches. Ruslan advised Izabela to continue practicing the scale, especially the descending line, and mentioned they would discuss sound quality in the next lesson.
Descending Scale Finger Placement
Firmata and Accompaniment
Bow Hair Rotation
Intonation Priority
Stable Notes
Rhythmic Visualization
In this online violin lesson, Ruslan Khokhlachev guided William Bissonnette in refining his vibrato technique, concentrating on shifting from wrist to arm vibrato and improving posture. William practiced scales, double stops, and pieces by Chrysler and Boccherini, focusing on applying arm vibrato, especially in higher positions. Ruslan assigned William to complete the Kreutzer etude, practice double stops, and find scale compilations for further practice.
Vibrato Technique
Posture and Hand Position
Double Stops
Scale Practice
Avoiding Open Strings
Ruslan guided Izabela in a violin lesson, focusing on improving intonation through tuner and open string practice, refining rhythm using a metronome and understanding note values, and ensuring accurate tuning by checking string pairs. Izabela practiced scales and a piece, marking beats to improve timing. Ruslan will send a video example of playing with a metronome and suggested Izabela download the Pro Metronome app.
Tuning Violins
Metronome Use
Rhythm Subdivisions
Downbeat Emphasis
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Acoustic Violin
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for adults
Violin for beginners
Violin for advanced
All levels
Violin for kids
Engaging violin lessons
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