Maya Litmanovich
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Maya Litmanovich
Diploma 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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Maya - Violin teacher
I’m Maya Litmanovich a dedicated violist and violinist with over 12 years of experience playing and 3+ teaching, currently studying at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium. My musical journey began at age 6 with private lessons and continued at the Special Music School of the Kaufman Music Center in New York City, where I received rigorous training in both performance and music theory. I have participated in many music festivals across the globe, including the Killington Music Festival (2018–2019), the Académie Internationale de Musique in Paris, France (2022), and the Crescendo Summer Music Festival in Tokaj, Hungary (2023). I have also performed in a variety of ensemble settings, most recently serving as a freelance orchestral musician and youth orchestra ringer in the Netherlands. In addition to my performance credentials, I have organized and performed in numerous benefit concerts, supporting causes such as breast cancer awareness and Ukrainian relief efforts. Whether on stage or in the classroom, I bring a deep musicality, a thoughtful approach to teaching, and a global perspective to all that I do.
Maya graduated from Special Music School High School
Expertise of the violin teacher
Violin Repertoire
Scales and Arpeggios
Posture and Hand Position
Sight Reading
Finger Placement and Scales
Music theory
Ear training
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for Advanced
Violin for Beginners
Violin for Adults
Violin for Kids
Violin for Intermediate
Violin lessons overview
I’m a passionate violin and viola teacher who focuses on musicality, artistic development, and the powerful connection between the mind, body, and music. With over a decade of playing experience and training from some of the world’s leading music institutions, I bring a holistic, intuitive approach to every lesson. I believe that music is not just something we play—it’s something we feel and embody. When the body is aligned and the mind is calm and engaged, everything becomes possible. My teaching emphasizes posture, physical awareness, and emotional expression as keys to unlocking musical potential. In my lessons, I strive to create a space where students not only develop technical skills, but also discover their own artistic voice. I want my students to explore why they play, not just how, and to grow into musicians who are confident, sensitive, and expressive. For me, the ultimate goal is to help each student find freedom, joy, and meaning in their music.
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Student 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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Violin concepts taught by Maya
The student and tutor reviewed violin techniques, focusing on scale practice, bow control exercises, and managing shifts in playing. They analyzed specific musical passages, working on articulation, dynamics, and rhythmic accuracy, with recommendations for slow practice and focused repetition of challenging sections.
Double Stops and Orchestral Dynamics
Musical Interpretation and Practice Strategies
Shifting Technique and Strategies
Bow Distribution and Articulation
The class focused on advanced violin techniques, including bow distribution exercises for scales and detailed rhythmic and fingering practice on a challenging Bartok piece. The student was instructed to focus on internalizing rhythms by singing and speaking them, and to practice specific position shifts for upcoming lessons.
Bow Distribution and Articulation
Left-Hand Pizzicato
Rhythm and Meter in Complex Compositions
Shifting Positions on String Instruments
Reading and Interpreting Musical Scores
The session covered ear training using solfège, analysis of orchestral balance, and exploring emotional context in classical music. The Student practiced singing scales and identifying musical elements in pieces by Brahms and Schubert. The Tutor will find music for "Good Riddance" by Green Day for the Student to learn and will also review the Student's school music.
Solfege and Pitch Recognition
Orchestral Balance and Timbre
Composer Recognition and Historical Context
The student and tutor worked on violin technique, including scales in third position and bow control exercises, with a focus on relaxation and rhythmic accuracy. They analyzed passages from a Mozart piece, discussing bow distribution and addressing specific rhythmic challenges. The student was assigned to practice bow distribution exercises and focus on maintaining consistent tempo throughout the piece.
Tension and Body Posture
Mental Blocks and Overcoming Fear
Active Listening and Intonation
Bow Placement and Sound Production
String Crossings and Contact Point
Timing and Musicality
The session focused on improving the Student's violin playing through scale practice, intonation work, and rhythmic accuracy, with an emphasis on a specific piece called 'Presto'. The Student was introduced to a music learning software, and the Tutor plans to explore it further. They also briefly reviewed the 'aa colina'.
Leveraging Music Learning Software
Scale Practice and Shifting
Staccato Articulation
Open String Usage
Rhythmic Precision
Second Finger Intonation
The Student and Tutor worked on violin technique, focusing on intonation, note recognition in third position, proper orchestral bowings, and fluid string crossings while practicing the piece "Deep River." The Tutor provided specific fingerings for a challenging section and assigned homework to practice these fingerings and string crossing exercises.
Effective and Deliberate Practice Strategies
Shoulder Rest Adjustment for Violin Stability
Orchestral Bowing and Fluid String Crossings
Intonation and Advanced Ear Training
Third Position Note Recognition and Fingering
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Orchestral Accompaniments
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Violin Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
Engaging violin lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
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