Diego Zapata gallardo
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Diego Zapata gallardo
Masters 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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Diego - Violin teacher
I'm Diego Zapata Gallardo, a seasoned violin tutor with over 5 years of experience. Armed with a Master's degree and an artist diploma from the Wagner Konservatorium in Vienna, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my lessons. Specializing in violin performance, I offer expertise in a wide range of subjects including Classical, Jazz, Acoustic, and Baroque violin. My specialities span from Bow Techniques to Violin Repertoire, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. I adopt a student-centered approach, tailoring each lesson to meet your unique needs and goals. My teaching philosophy emphasizes building a solid foundation while keeping sessions engaging and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner at the school level or a professional adult seeking to refine your skills, I am here to support your musical journey every step of the way. Let's create beautiful music together through personalized learning and expert teaching. Book your violin lessons with me today and let's unlock your full potential as a violinist!
Expertise of the violin teacher
Rhythm and Timing
Bow Techniques
Finger Placement and Scales
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Posture and Hand Position
Student types for violin lessons
Home schooled
All Levels
Violin for intermediate
Violin for beginners
Violin for kids
Violin for adults
Violin for advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Violin lessons overview
As a Violin tutor, I offer personalized lessons catering to students of all levels, including school, college, and adult/professional learners. My teaching style is characterized by ear training, creativity, empathy, and expressive musicality, enhancing students' sight-reading skills. By integrating a variety of subjects like Classical, Jazz, Acoustic, Baroque, and Student Violin, I create a comprehensive learning experience. I leverage tech tools such as DAWs, Ear Training Software, and Metronome Apps for interactive online learning. Following diverse curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I ensure alignment with students' academic requirements. With a student audience of 100+, I focus on customizing lessons to fit individual needs and interests, fostering creativity through improvisation and composition exercises to make learning engaging and effective.
Lessons help with stage confidence
93% Students feel ready to perform for others
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
Jazz Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Student Violin
Violin concepts taught by Diego
The tutor and student worked extensively on specific musical passages from the Carnegie Hall repertoire, focusing on precise fingerings, positional shifts, and bowing techniques. They practiced challenging sections, addressed intonation issues, and refined articulation for various rhythmic figures. The student plans to review specific fingerings and practice techniques for tremolo and string crossings.
Rhythmic Accuracy
Intonation Awareness
Fingering Choices for Efficient Playing
Bowing Technique and Tone Production
Shifting Positions on the Violin
The lesson focused on improving the student's violin playing, specifically bow control, finger placement, and vibrato technique. The student worked on a Vivaldi piece, focusing on maintaining consistent tone and phrasing. For homework, the student was asked to practice the third movement of a piece with a metronome at a slow tempo, focusing on fluency and accuracy.
Sectional Practice and Connection
Importance of Fluent
Whole Picture Practice
Identifying and Correcting Bad Habits
Crescendo to the Next Note
Thumb Position and Relaxation
Bow Distribution and Control
The Student practiced a violin piece, focusing on fingerings, shifting, bow technique (horizontal movement and string crossings), and rhythmic precision in arpeggios. They addressed intonation issues and explored musicality through dynamics and phrasing, including Baroque style. The Student was instructed to continue practicing difficult passages using rhythm exercises.
Shifting Positions on the Violin
Horizontal Bow Movement for Tone Production
Anticipation in String Crossings
Rhythmic Exercises for Arpeggios
Dynamics and Musical Expression
Baroque Musical Style
The student worked with the tutor on the third movement of a Vivaldi piece, focusing on bow technique, finger placement, and shifting. They analyzed specific passages, addressing intonation and rhythm issues. The tutor assigned practice on problem areas, emphasizing dynamics and articulation for the next session.
Shifting Technique with Semitones
Dynamics and Musical Contrast
Rhythmic Precision
Intonation and Tri-tones
Bow Control and Articulation
Fingering and Position Transitions
The student practiced violin, focusing on dynamics, articulation, and bow control, with specific exercises for scales and repertoire pieces. The Tutor emphasized finger independence, clean shifts, and the importance of practicing at a slower tempo for increased clarity. The Tutor will send the student a video of a performance, and the student plans to practice the discussed techniques.
Clean Shifts
Tempo Control and Gradual Progression
Quickness and Small Muscle Use
Finger Independence
Phrasing and Dynamics
Hand Coordination & Micro-Cond Before
Bow Control and Articulation (Slurs and Separate Bows)
The student worked on refining their violin technique, focusing on tempo consistency, accurate fingerings, and proper execution of staccato and portato markings within the Valdi piece. Position shifts and scale practice were also addressed to improve overall playing fluency. The Tutor stressed the importance of slow, deliberate practice to build accuracy before increasing tempo.
Slow Practice
Horizontal vs. Vertical Movement
Shifting Positions
Importance of Returning After Mistakes
Tempo Control and Rushing
Mark (Stroke)
Staccato and Portato
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Orchestral Accompaniments
Virtual Violin Apps
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Engaging violin lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Reviews and Ratings for Diego
Pablo Brennan
South Fork, Winston-Salem
10 months ago
Giving twin boys together isn’t easy, but Diego pulled it off. his clever ways of explaining scales and finger patterns kept both of them engaged and learning at the same time.
Jamie Sweeney
Haile Plantation, Gainesville
12 months ago
The violin lessons at Diego Haile Plantation provide the ideal balance. My teenager authentically enjoys every lesson and confidently takes on difficult assignments. He is incredibly skilled at inspiring aspiring musicians.
Eden Rocha
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
about 1 year ago
My perspective on violin bowing has been significantly altered thanks to Diego guidance. he instructed me in various techniques for holding the bow and clarified the importance of selecting rosin based on atmospheric conditions. Since transitioning to a carbon fiber bow on my violin, I've observed a remarkable improvement in its responsiveness.
Anika Boyd
Beverly Hills, Concord
about 1 year ago
Thanks to the helpful exercises introduced during Violin sessions in Beverly Hills my daughter finally mastered shifting into third position- Diego ’s guidance boosted his confidence, and now he’s tackling a Suzuki Book 4 piece.
Kimberly Roberts
Great Kills, Staten Island
over 1 year ago
Balancing work and learning the violin wasn’t easy but Diego adaptable online lessons made it possible. His supportive guidance and consistent pace kept me motivated even when my schedule was packed.
Raven English
Peoria, AZ
over 1 year ago
My playing habits improved significantly, and with Diego Violin lessons in Peoria, you felt well-prepared for music competitions.
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