Paulo von Simson
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Paulo von Simson
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
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Student types for violin lessons
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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
Violin concepts taught by Paulo
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced two musical pieces, "Grandparents Day" and "Michael Rode the Boat Ashore," focusing on tempo and bow control. They then introduced and practiced the D major scale using the fourth finger, emphasizing pitch accuracy and finger spacing, and began working on a new piece, "Texas Two String."
Fourth Finger Placement on String Instruments
Understanding Intervals and Pitch
Bow Control and Articulation
Rhythmic Precision and Meter
The student and tutor reviewed bowing techniques for scales and practiced several musical pieces, including "For Pete's Sake," "At Perio's Door," and "Grandparents Day." They also discussed rhythmic concepts like half notes and half rests, and navigated musical notation with repeat signs and endings. The student was advised to practice "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" and "Grandparents Day" with a focus on bow usage for longer notes.
Bow Usage and Dynamics
Rhythmic Notation: Half Notes and Rests
Musical Repeat Signs and Endings
Articulation: Bow Lifts
The student and tutor focused on violin technique, practicing scales and specific musical pieces to improve intonation, rhythm, and bowing. They worked on maintaining tempo with and without a metronome, and addressed technical issues like shoulder rest placement. The student was assigned practice goals to increase tempo on a particular piece.
Articulation and Bow Technique
Tempo Control and BPM
Internalizing Tempo and Pulse
Bow Angle and Shoulder Alignment
The student and tutor focused on fundamental violin technique, specifically bow angle and straightness during scale practice. They also worked on two musical pieces, "Bug-Eye Salute" and "2 by 2 Technically for Pete's Sake," with an emphasis on rhythmic accuracy and melodic progression. The student was advised to practice scales in front of a mirror to improve bow control.
Rhythmic Precision and Articulation
Understanding Musical Intervals and Patterns
Bow Distribution and Usage
Bow Straightness and Angle
The student and tutor reviewed violin scales and technique, including bow hold. They then worked on several musical pieces, focusing on note accuracy and rhythm. The session also introduced time signatures, specifically 2/4, and the use of first and second endings in sheet music, with practice assigned for the next lesson.
Time Signatures: 2/4 Time
Intonation and Finger Placement
Musical Repeats and Endings
Bow Technique: Pressure and Length
The student and tutor reviewed the rhythmic concept of eighth notes, practicing their execution in musical pieces like "Pepperoni Pizza" and "Hot Cross Buns." They worked on tempo interpretation and maintaining consistent rhythm with a metronome, and discussed future practice goals including scales and assigned pieces.
Eighth Notes
Quarter Notes
Tempo Markings
Rests in Music
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Violin Tuner Apps
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Guitar Tuner Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
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