Frances Phillips
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Frances Phillips
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
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
Bow Techniques
Sight Reading
Ear training
Posture and Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Finger Placement and Scales
CoTutorAI modules
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Student types for violin lessons
Violin for advanced
Violin for kids
Violin for adults
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
Violin concepts taught by Frances
The student practiced violin pieces, focusing on bowing techniques and note identification. They worked on specific exercises to improve their "up bow" execution and learned to identify notes and their corresponding fingerings. The tutor provided supplementary online resources and practice games to reinforce learning and suggested homework focusing on bowing accuracy.
Violin Bowing Techniques
Note Reading and Finger Placement
Tempo and Musical Timing
The student and tutor reviewed violin repertoire, focusing on specific technical challenges such as bow control, intonation, and expressive playing across different musical movements. They also practiced sight-reading a new piece, the "Country Dance," with a focus on its tempo and articulation. The tutor provided practice strategies and encouragement for upcoming exams.
Tempo and Style: Allegro and Country Dance
Violin Intonation: Confidence in Finger Placement
Violin Bowing Technique: Straightness and Arm Swing
Musical Expression: Dynamics and Articulation
Pickup Notes in Music
Time Signatures and Beat Values
Clefs and Note Reading
Bow Technique: Upbow and Downbow
The Tutor and Student reviewed violin technique, focusing on the importance of reading sheet music and distinguishing between treble, alto, and bass clefs. They practiced identifying notes and understanding the relationships between instrument strings and musical pitches. The student was assigned practice on specific songs and encouraged to improve their musical reading skills.
Musical Notes and Staff Reading
Violin Family Instruments
String Instruments and Pitch
Musical Notation Fundamentals
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
Finger Placement Awareness
Rhythmic Accuracy
Dynamics in Music
Dynamic Vocabulary
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
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Metronome Apps
Violin Tuner Apps
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
Ear Training Software
Engaging violin lessons
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
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