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
Vibrato and Intonation
Ear training
Bow Techniques
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Finger Placement and Scales
Rhythm and Timing
Sight Reading
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for adults
Violin for advanced
Violin for kids
Violin for intermediate
Violin for beginners
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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10 day Refund
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Free Tutor Swap
Violin concepts taught by Frances
The Student worked on violin pieces, focusing on accuracy and technique, and was introduced to basic music theory concepts like dynamics, crescendo, and decrescendo. Homework includes practicing "Song of the Wind" slowly and playing "Go Tell Auntie" all the way through while focusing on recognizing familiar sounds. The student should also identify a consistent practice night.
Following the Music
Dynamic Vocabulary
Dynamics in Music
Rhythmic Accuracy
Finger Placement Awareness
The tutor worked with the student on refining violin playing techniques, focusing on specific musical passages, bowing, and fingerwork. The student practiced "Country Dance" and another piece, with the tutor providing guidance on articulation, notation interpretation, and positional accuracy. The student was assigned practice on the "allegro" section for the upcoming session.
Bowing Techniques: Staccato and Slides
Bow Control: Bowing Length and Pressure
Finger Placement and Precision
Reading Musical Articulations
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.
Musical Sight-Reading Practice
Finger Placement and String Basics
Note Reading on the Staff
Bow Technique: Bow Circles and Smoothness
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.
Sound Settings and Technical Setup
Practice Strategies for Improvement
Musical Expression and Articulation
Instrument Positioning and Fingerings
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
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
Ear Training Software
Violin Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Note taking
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