Kirstie Bruno
Violin Lessons with Classical Foundation by Boston University Educator
Private lessons - Kirstie Bruno
Masters degree
$36
$32
/ hour
About your violin teacher
As a seasoned violin tutor with over a decade of experience and a Masters degree in music, I am dedicated to providing top-notch violin lessons tailored to your needs. Specializing in bow techniques, ear training, music theory, and more, I offer personalized learning experiences for students at all levels--be it school, college, or adult/professionals. My expertise lies in enhancing your skills in finger placement, posture, rhythm, and violin epertoire. I focus on honing your abilities in scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading, ensuringa comprehensive grasp of classical violin techniques. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your vibrato and intonation, I am here to guide you every step of the way. With my expert teaching and emphasis on musical nuances, you will see tangible nprovements in your violin playing. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock your full potential as a violinist. Book your lessons now and let's make beautiful music together!
Friendly violin teacher, big results
Improvement feels fast and stress-free
Visible progress in just weeks
90% parents notice better sound and focus quickly
Real-time feedback from violin teacher
88% students say instant corrections improve accuracy
Violin lessons overview
My teaching methodology revolves around building a strong classical foundation while making Violin lessons fun and engaging. I believe in step-by-step mastery through hands-on learning, adopting an orchestral approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding. I teach Classical Violin, Acoustic Violin, and cater to S Student Violin enthusiasts. I leverage a mix of online tools like Google Classroom and Zoom along with offline resources to create interactive lessons. With a curriculum tailored to each student's needs, I have successfully taught hundreds of lessons to students, of all ages ranging from young children to retired adults covering a wide range of proficiency levels. My personalized tutoring approach helps students excel by fostering a deep appreciation for music alongside technical proficiency.
Your violin teacher specialities
Bow Techniques
Posture and Hand Position
Scales and Arpeggios
Sight Reading
Vibrato and Intonation
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Rhythm and Timing
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Violin concept taught by Kirstie
Kirstie Bruno led Elizabeth Ramirez through a violin lesson that included working through songs from her book using the Essential Elements Interactive website, practicing scales with a metronome, and refining bow control. Elizabeth's homework is to practice songs 85-88 using the website, continue scale practice, and work on "Carol of the Bells." They finished the class with a music-based game where Elizabeth beat Kirstie's high score.
Fourth Finger Technique
Violin Scales Practice
Essential Elements Interactive
Musical Repeats and Endings
Kirstie and Quinlan had a piano lesson where they worked on scales, technique, and music theory. Quinlan focused on improving his left-hand technique and timing, and they discussed chord notation, inversions, and cadences. Quinlan was assigned exercises from "Dozen a Day," Hannon, and scales books, and was tasked with researching perfect cadences. Kirstie will send notes and screenshots, and they've adjusted the lesson time to 5 PM.
Perfect Cadence
Authentic vs. Inauthentic Cadence
Roman Numeral Chord Notation
Scale Fingerings
Contrary Motion
Kirstie Bruno tutored Chris Scarinci in piano, covering chord progressions, pentascales (including the D pentascale with a black key), and repertoire pieces like "Pink Pony Club" and "Ba Ba Black Sheep." Chris practiced note identification and added new songs to his repertoire list. Kirstie assigned practice exercises and sent Chris's dad pictures of the whiteboard notes.
Double Bar Line
Pentascale
Treble Clef Spaces
Treble Clef Lines
Repertoire List
Kirstie Bruno guided Francesca Glorioso through violin exercises focusing on shifting to third position, including scales, arpeggios, and etudes in G major. Francesca practiced finger placement, intonation, and shifting techniques. Kirstie assigned specific exercises from a shifting book and provided online resources, including a tuner and scale diagrams, to support Francesca's practice for the next session.
Two Octave G Major Scale
Shifting in Third Position
Third Position Finger Spacing
Arpeggios with Shifting
Using a Tuner
Elizabeth is taking violin lessons with Kirstie. Lessons involve practicing scales, exercises from the Essential Elements book, and pieces like "Carol of the Bells." They also play note-reading games. Outside of music, they discuss Elizabeth's travels, scheduling, and a story about her brother's birthday chickens and a surviving chick named Fluffy.
Playing Scales
Repeat Signs
Turkin
Essential Elements Exercises
Chris took a piano lesson with Kirstie, focusing on scales, chords, and basic music notation (staff, clefs, note names and values). They practiced the C penta scale, chords (C, A, F, G), and began learning "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Kirstie assigned practice exercises, including a note-reading game and working on "A Thousand Years," and suggested creating a repertoire list. They also discussed their lives and Kirstie sent materials via Wingy.
Note Durations
Repertoire List
Treble Clef Notes
Chords (C
A
F
G)
C Penta Scale
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Acoustic Violin
Student Violin
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in violin classes
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
DAWs
Looping Software
Violin Tuner Apps
Virtual Violin Apps
Student types for violin lessons
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
Interactive violin lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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