Paulo von Simson
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Paulo von Simson
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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1 lessons
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Paulo - Violin teacher
I'm Paulo von Simson, a Bachelors-educated violin and viola tutor with over 4 years of teaching experience and over 15 years of playing experience. I first started playing music when I was seven years old with the guitar. I then moved on to the viola in elementary school. From that I sought to grow and expand my knowledge in stringed instruments. I hope to do the same with my students. I specialize in Student Violin, Student Viola, Classical Violin, Classical Viola, Viola Lessons and Violin lessons, catering to beginners, adults, and advanced players. My passion lies in honing skills like Bow Techniques, Music Theory, and Rhythm while focusing on Posture, Scales, and more. I excel in personalized learning, ensuring each student masters Sight-Reading, Vibrato, and a rich Violin and Viola Repertoire. Let's hit the right notes together!
Paulo graduated from University of Kansas
Expertise of the violin teacher
Ear training
Technical presentation
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for beginners
Violin for advanced
Violin for adults
Violin lessons overview
My teaching style blends a tone-focused, expressive, and orchestral approach to ensure rhythmic accuracy in violin and viola lessons. Specializing in classical viola and then learning violin later in my life, I cater to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced and even adults. With over 20 students in my audience and many more that I have taught in the past, I personalize tutoring to meet individual needs. I utilize a variety of tech tools like interactive online platforms, video tutorials, audio recordings, and sheet music apps to create engaging and effective learning experiences. By following a structured curriculum, I ensure comprehensive skill development, enhancing musical proficiency and confidence in each student's violin playing journey. Together we will learn and grow at your own pace while also engaging in challenging techniques.
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical 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 Paulo
The student and tutor worked through several violin pieces, focusing on specific bow techniques, musical notation, and rhythm. They practiced pieces like "Matthew's March" and "Christopher's Tune," and introduced concepts like bow lifts and eighth notes. The next steps involve reviewing these pieces and incorporating "Tribal Lament."
Bow Lift Symbol and Technique
Eighth Note Rhythm and Counting
Bowing Directions: Up-bow and Down-bow
Understanding Rests in Music
The student and tutor practiced various violin pieces, focusing on scales and specific musical selections like "Mozart Melody" and "Matthew's March." They worked on bow technique, tempo control with a metronome, and identified specific notes and finger placements to improve accuracy and musicality.
Bow Technique: Full Bow Usage
Finger Placement and Note Recognition
Intonation: Pitch Accuracy
Rhythm and Tempo: Metronome Use
The tutor and student reviewed violin bowing techniques, focusing on wrist movement for a straight bow stroke. They practiced scales and pieces like 'Old McDonald Had a Farm' and a Mozart melody, addressing rhythm, intonation, and tuning. The next session will continue working on these pieces.
Intonation and Tuning
Rhythm and Tempo Control
Fingerings and Note Reading
Bow Hold and Straight Bowing
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced G major and D major scales, along with "Old McDonald Had a Farm" at various tempos. They also began working on a "Mozart melody," with the student focusing on improving intonation, rhythm, and string-crossing techniques. The homework involves increasing the tempo for "Old McDonald Had a Farm" to 120 BPM and the "Mozart melody" to 80 BPM.
Tempo Control and Accuracy
Physical Preparation for Playing
Intonation and Pitch Accuracy
String Switching Technique
Bow Maintenance: Rosin and Tension
Posture and Setup: Ergonomics
Bow Technique: Full Bow Usage
Sheet Music Reading: Jingle Bells and Old McDonald
Tempo Control: Metronome Use
Scales: D Major and G Major
Instrument Care: Cleaning
The session concentrated on refining the student's violin playing technique through scale practice and song performance. The student worked on maintaining a straight bow path, improving rhythm and note durations, and addressing intonation issues. Daily practice of "Jingle Bells" and "Old McDonald Had a Farm" was assigned to enhance speed and accuracy.
Bow Straightness
Bow Usage and Length
Rhythm and Note Duration (Quarter Notes)
Measures and Musical Structure
Intonation and Flat Notes
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Quizzes
Phonetic drills
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Assessments
Violin Tuner Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
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