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 Student and Tutor focused on violin technique and piece practice. They worked on D and G major scales with a metronome, focusing on timing, evenness, and bow control. They then practiced several pieces including "Frajaka," "Boil Them Cabbage Down," "English Round," and started "Can-Can," increasing tempo and addressing specific technical challenges. Homework was assigned to improve tempo on "Can-Can" and "Boil Them Cabbage Down" for the next session.
Eighth Note Rhythmic Precision
Bow Control and Wrist Fluidity
Recovering Rhythmic Mistakes: The Downbeat
Relaxation and Posture for Sound Quality
Efficient Finger Placement for Speed
The student and tutor worked on violin technique, practicing scales and several musical pieces at increasing tempos. They also discussed and demonstrated a bow-tuning method. Homework includes practicing "English Round," "Boiling Cabbage" up to 150 bpm, and "Lightly Row" up to 90-95 bpm.
Tuning with a Bow
Musical Interpretation: Articulation and Dynamics
String Shifting and Finger Placement
Tempo and Metronome Usage
The Tutor and Student reviewed violin scales and practiced specific musical passages, focusing on note identification, fingerings, and rhythm. They also introduced and practiced a round piece, "Boil Them Cabbage Down," emphasizing multi-string playing techniques and coordination. The student was advised to continue practicing the round, "Ode to Joy," and another unnamed piece.
Musical Rounds
Playing on Two Strings
Accurate Pitch and Finger Placement
Bow Control and Dynamics
The Student and Tutor focused on fundamental instrument technique, including tuning, scale practice (D major and G major), and finger placement. They practiced specific pieces from a book, addressing pitch correction, posture, and fluidity. The Tutor assigned daily practice of scales and current pieces to improve technique.
Instrument Tuning & Tuner Interpretation
D Major Scale Intonation & Finger Placement
Precise Finger Positioning: The "Fourth Finger A"
G Major Scale Fundamentals
Rhythmic Accuracy & Music Reading
Effective Daily Practice Habits
Student and Tutor focused on Violin technique, specifically practicing D major and G major scales using the fourth finger, addressing intonation issues, particularly with flat notes like A, E, and F#. They also practiced pieces "Grandparents Day" and "Michael Rode the Boat Ashore," emphasizing correct fourth-finger usage and consistent intonation. Homework includes continuing to practice these pieces and scales with the fourth finger, along with a specific D to A scale drill.
Mastering Fourth Finger Intonation
Precise Finger Placement & Muscle Development
Active Listening and Tuner Utilization
Translating Drills to Musical Flow
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."
Bow Control and Articulation
Rhythmic Precision and Meter
Understanding Intervals and Pitch
Fourth Finger Placement on String Instruments
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
DAWs
Guitar Tuner Apps
Assessments
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Quizzes
Engaging violin lessons
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Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
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