Frances Phillips
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Frances Phillips
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Frances - Violin teacher
My name is Frances Phillips, though I go by Frankie. I am a violinist trained in both classical and fiddle styles, with over 12 years of teaching experience. I graduated from the Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts after a successful audition and from the Royal Conservatory of Music, where I completed my full training and earned teacher certification. I have performed with the Junior Youth Orchestra, Winter Symphony Youth Orchestra, Winter Symphony Orchestra, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. I was accepted into over 20 universities for music, including Juilliard. My teaching is student-focused, tailored to all ages and needs, including special needs students, and I emphasize connection, enjoyment, and growth in every lesson. I am so excited to meet you in our lesson! No matter the question, I'll always help find the answer!
Expertise of the violin teacher
Violin Repertoire
Bow Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Ear training
Vibrato and Intonation
Finger Placement and Scales
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for beginners
Violin for intermediate
Violin for advanced
Violin for adults
Violin lessons overview
I teach primarily using the Suzuki Method, which emphasizes learning by ear, repetition, and nurturing a love of music from an early age. I combine this with a student-focused approach, taking time at the start of each lesson to understand how each student learns best and what makes music fun for them. I love incorporating songs the student wants to learn, helping lessons feel engaging and personal, while also guiding them toward the style of violin that inspires them most, whether classical, fiddle, or contemporary. My lessons focus on building strong fundamentals—posture, technique, rhythm, and scales—while encouraging expressive playing through vibrato, intonation, and repertoire. I aim to create a supportive, motivating, and enjoyable environment, helping students grow in skill, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.
Improved fast with violin classes
84% students noticed progress within the first few weeks
Visible progress in just weeks
90% parents notice better sound and focus quickly
Hands-on approach to violin learning
Each lesson includes playing and review/discussion
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Violin concepts taught by Frances
The tutor provided violin instruction, focusing on improving the student's note-reading skills and instrumental technique through practice on two specific songs. The session included interactive exercises and a recommended online game for continued practice of note identification.
Note Reading on the Staff
Finger Placement and String Basics
Bow Technique: Bow Circles and Smoothness
Musical Sight-Reading Practice
The student and tutor worked on refining a musical piece, focusing on challenging sections that involved specific fingerings and positions. The tutor provided technical guidance and musical interpretation advice, with the student practicing to improve accuracy and expressiveness.
Instrument Positioning and Fingerings
Musical Expression and Articulation
Practice Strategies for Improvement
Sound Settings and Technical Setup
The tutor and student worked on violin technique, focusing on fingering, dynamics, and navigating challenging musical passages. They practiced specific sections of music and discussed strategies for improving speed and accuracy, with recommendations for practicing jigs and utilizing online resources.
Dynamic Range and Expression
Fingering and Positional Shifts
Rhythmic Interpretation and Articulation
Practice Strategies and Resources
The tutor and student worked extensively on the violin piece "Song of the Wind," practicing techniques like bow circles, staccato, and proper finger placement for different keys. They also reviewed music theory concepts such as key signatures and enharmonic equivalents, with homework assigned for theoretical reinforcement. The student was encouraged to practice with YouTube accompaniments.
Bow Circles and Staccato Bowing
Reading Violin Music: Finger Placement and Open Strings
Key Signatures and Their Impact on Violin Fingerings
Inharmonic Notes and Half/Whole Tones
The student and tutor worked on advanced violin technique, focusing on intonation, rhythm, dynamics, and complex fingerings across several musical pieces. The tutor provided specific guidance on practicing challenging sections and developing expressive musicality, with a plan to continue practicing learned techniques.
Dynamic Markings in Music
Tempo and Metronome Usage
Articulation and Phrasing
Fingerboard Markings and Position
The student and tutor worked on violin tuning techniques, focusing on stabilizing the pitch of the strings after tuning. They also practiced playing the song "Lightly Row" with a piano accompaniment, emphasizing slow, accurate playing and understanding note relationships between the violin and piano.
Violin Tuning & String Stability
Understanding Pitch and Piano Keys
Using a Metronome and Accompaniment
Reading Sheet Music & Note Accuracy
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
Metronome Apps
Violin Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Engaging violin lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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