Frances Phillips

Violin Lessons Designed for Engaging, Expressive, Personal Growth! Let's do this!

Name: Violin lessons by Frances Phillips
Brand: Wiingy
Price: 34 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (32 reviews)

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Violin lessons - Frances Phillips

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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!

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

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.

Expertise of the violin teacher

Scales and Arpeggios

Sight Reading

Vibrato and Intonation

Finger Placement and Scales

Reading Music & Sight-Reading

Bow Techniques

Rhythm and Timing

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32 ratings

Violin concept taught by Frances

Student learned 6 days ago

The student practiced scales and arpeggios, focusing on finger positioning and accuracy. The session involved working on tempo consistency, articulation, and bow control in a G minor piece. The student was assigned to practice the piece section by section, paying close attention to legato and staccato markings, and to be mindful of counting rhythms.

E♭ Major Scale Positioning

Legato Note Emphasis

Bow Control and Weight Distribution

Punctuation in Musical Performance

Half Note Timing and Tempo Consistency

Arpeggio Practice in Different Positions

Student learned 14 days ago

The session centered on vocal technique, with the student working on breath control and vocal agility through exercises and song practice. The Tutor provided specific feedback on breath management and phrasing in the student's chosen song. Homework includes practicing breathing exercises and applying them to the song, focusing on sustained notes and proper breath support.

Breath Control and Support

Vocal Warm-ups: Riff Exercises

Vocal Health

Whisper Singing

Song Analysis: Breathing and Phrasing

Student learned 15 days ago

The Student practiced vocal warm-ups and exercises for pitch flexibility and breath control, working on songs to apply learned techniques. Chord theory and its relation to vocal performance were discussed. The Tutor recommended specific exercises to improve whisper tones and overall vocal consistency, including straw breathing and pentatonic scales, along with a song to practice.

Breath Control Exercises

Pentatonic Scales

Chord Structure and Voice

Vocal Warm-ups: Straw Breathing

Whisper Singing Technique

Student learned 15 days ago

The student practiced violin techniques, including finger placement and bow control, working on "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and new pieces. The tutor introduced rhythm exercises and an initial explanation of time signatures. The student was assigned practice on B, C, D, and E exercises, aiming to be ready for a new theme next session.

Note Values

Counting Rhythms and Triplets

Time Signatures: Common Time (4/4)

Rosin Application and Maintenance

Note Recognition and Finger Placement

Violin Finger Placement: Number System

Bowing Technique: String Isolation

Student learned 17 days ago

The session focused on vocal technique, breath control, and riff exercises. The student began learning "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse and was instructed to focus on breath control with exercises and incorporate riff warm-ups in their personal practice.

Song Learning: 'Back to Black'

Vocal Warm-ups

Breathing Exercises

Breath Management and Control

Riff Exercises and Pitch Flexibility

Student learned 21 days ago

The session focused on vocal technique through song practice and interpretation. The student worked on breath control, posture, and transitioning between chest and head voice while singing a specific song. The tutor provided guidance on improving timing and expression, setting song interpretation as a task to prepare for the next lesson.

Vocal Warm-Ups

Call and Response Practice

Vocal Flip

Diaphragmatic Breathing and Posture

Song Interpretation and Emotional Connection

Navigating Difficult Vocal Passages

Fairly Breathing Exercises