Aegean Au
I have a love–hate relationship with the violin, but I’ll help you fall in love with it.
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Aegean Au
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Aegean - Violin teacher
Hi! I’m Aegean :) I come from a musical family, so classical music has always been a part of my life. I began playing the violin at the age of 5. I later studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), where I received comprehensive training in violin performance, theory, and orchestral playing. During my time in Hong Kong, I participated in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival as a solo violinist, where I was awarded 2nd Place. I also had the privilege to serve as the principal violinist in all the schools I’ve attended, performing in orchestras that took part in international music festivals around the world, including at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. I started tutoring violin when I was 16, both in and outside of school, and have since explored other areas of education, such as outdoor education and SEN language tutoring. Through all these experiences, I’ve realised that my true passion lies in what I began with - this 4 stringed instrument I’ve had a lifelong love-hate relationship with. It’s intimate, challenging, and endlessly rewarding, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I find teaching incredibly fulfilling. It’s not just about playing the right notes and rhythms, but about building connections, sharing joy, and helping each student grow at their own pace to become the best version of themselves. So whether you’re picking up the violin for fun or aiming for your next ABRSM exam, I’ve got you! 🎶 Music is cathartic. It’s a language of emotion, one that connects us, heals us, and reminds us that we’re alive. (Sorry that was a bit cheesy)
Aegean graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London
Violin lessons overview
My teaching approach is flexible and student-centred. I adapt to what you want from the violin. Some students prefer following the Suzuki or ABRSM syllabus, while others simply want to pick a song/ piece they love and learn it for fun. Whatever your goals are, we’ll build a plan together that suits your pace, interests, and ambitions, because every musical path is equally valid. For general violin learning, we’ll usually follow a standard structure that keeps lessons balanced and progressive: 🎻 Warm-up & Technique: scales, arpeggios, double stops, bowing and finger exercises. 🎶 Etudes & Studies: to strengthen specific techniques and prepare for more complex pieces. 🌟 Main Piece or Repertoire: either your chosen song/piece or exam pieces (ABRSM/Trinity). If you’re working toward exams, we’ll focus on the pieces, sight-reading, scales, and aural training required for your grade. If you’re learning casually, we’ll explore pieces that inspire you...film music, classical favourites, or anything that makes you excited to pick up the violin. Above all, I aim to make lessons engaging, encouraging, and personal. Technique is important, but so is joy, because progress feels best when you’re genuinely connected to the music you play. Otherwise, why do it?
Expertise of the violin teacher
Music theory
Bow Techniques
Sight Reading
Rhythm and Timing
Scales and Arpeggios
Violin Repertoire
Finger Placement and Scales
Violin concepts taught by Aegean
The student received instruction on violin technique, focusing on bowing control and introductory finger placement. The session involved exercises to improve bow control, understanding of notes on the fingerboard, and basic coordination of the left and right hands. The tutor assigned practice exercises for open strings, finger placement, and combining bowing with fingering.
Bow Pressure and Speed
Finger Placement on the Fingerboard
Violin Strings and Note Mapping
Bow Direction Transitions
Left Hand Position and Finger Flexibility
The student practiced intonation, bow control, and finger placement on "Sweet Betsy from Pike" and an ABRSM piece. Scales in D major and A major were introduced to improve fingerboard familiarity and muscle memory. The student was assigned to practice these scales and specific sections of the ABRSM piece, with a focus on consistent bow speed and accurate finger placement.
Bow Speed and Pressure Relationship
Left Hand Position and Thumb Usage
Intonation and Finger Placement
String Crossing Technique
Scales and Muscle Memory
Using the Pinky for Fingerboard Load Balancing
The Tutor and Student worked on improving the student's violin skills, focusing on tempo, pitch, dynamics, and understanding key signatures. The student practiced a piece in A3 and began learning a new piece in G major. Homework includes practicing the new piece, paying close attention to finger placement and the F#.
Finger Placement for Accurate Pitch
Dynamics and Expression
Key Signatures and the Circle of Fifths
Repeats and D.C. al Fine
Recognizing and Correcting Recurring Errors
Metronome Practice
The session focused on violin tuning, posture, bow hold, and basic music theory. The student worked on tuning the violin, adjusting their bow hold, and practicing basic bowing techniques. The tutor assigned practice exercises for bow control and provided resources for understanding musical notation.
Violin Posture
Understanding Violin Notes
Studio Sound Settings
Bow Hold
Tuning the Violin
Bow Angle and Placement
The session involved refining violin playing by focusing on bow technique, intonation, and finger placement. The student practiced scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading simple songs to improve dexterity and note recognition. The student was assigned ABRSM Grade 1 A3 piece and additional exercises as homework, and the next session was rescheduled to accommodate the student's travel.
Fingers Before Bow
Bow Angle and Consistency
Importance of Checking Key and Time Signatures
Left-Hand Position and Efficiency
String Crossing Technique
Bow Pressure and Speed Balance
The Student and Tutor reviewed sight-reading, rhythm, and bowing techniques on the violin. They worked on D major scales and arpeggios, practiced a French folk song, and began an ABRSM grade 1 piece. Homework includes practicing the scales/arpeggios and the two assigned pieces, focusing on rhythm and bow control.
D Major Scale and Arpeggio
Note Values and Rhythms
Time Signatures
Key Signatures (D Major)
Up Bow and Down Bow
Musical Structure and Repetition
Efficient Practice Strategies
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Metronome Apps
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
Orchestral Accompaniments
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for intermediate
Violin for beginners
Violin for adults
Engaging violin lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Violin teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
