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Violin lessons - Diego Zapata gallardo

Masters degree

$37

$33

/ hour

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Rated 5 stars consistently

Students praise the expert guidance in mastering musical skills.

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Strong parent endorsements

Rated 4.9/5 by parents for effective and inspiring instruction.

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Interactive feedback for performance

Students receive real-time feedback to enhance their music practice.

About your 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!

Your violin teacher specialities

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Finger Placement and Scales

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Reading Music & Sight-Reading

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Posture and Hand Position

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Bow Techniques

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Sight Reading

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.

Student types for violin lessons

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Violin for kids

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Violin for beginners

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Violin for intermediate

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Violin for adults

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All Levels

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Violin for advanced

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive violin lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

Teaching tools used in vioin classes

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DAWs

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Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Looping Software

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Virtual Violin Apps

Types of violin lessons

Violin

Violin

Classical Violin

Classical Violin

Jazz Violin

Jazz Violin

Acoustic Violin

Acoustic Violin

Baroque Violin

Baroque Violin

Student Violin

Student Violin

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Violin concept taught by Diego

Gautam learned 4 days ago

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Diego coached Gautam on excerpts for an upcoming orchestra audition, focusing on fingering, rhythm, and tone. Gautam practiced specific passages, receiving feedback on hand position, rhythmic accuracy, and musicality. Gautam was assigned practice with a metronome and instructed to send lesson requests via the Wingy app.

Orchestra Auditions

Rhythm and Triplets

Shifting Positions

Thumb Position

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Gautam learned 17 days ago

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Diego and Gautam worked on Gautam's violin skills, concentrating on bow hold, finger exercises for vibrato, shifting techniques, and scales in preparation for upcoming orchestra auditions. Diego provided real-time corrections and assigned specific exercises to address Gautam's weaknesses, particularly in shifting and maintaining hand position. They agreed to continue working on audition pieces in the next session, with Gautam tasked to practice scales and fingerings.

Scales and Fingerings

Wrist Flexibility

Scales and Fingerings

Pinky Finger Exercises

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Gautam learned 25 days ago

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Diego gave Gautam a violin lesson that covered technique, intonation, and musicality within a concerto. They worked on fingerings, bow technique, and posture, and Diego encouraged experimentation with interpretation. The lesson also touched on identifying potential errors in notation and online resources.

Landing

Left Hand Posture

Rolling Chords

Sforzando

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Reviews and Ratings

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Pablo Brennan

3 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.

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Jamie Sweeney

5 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.

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Eden Rocha

Eden Rocha

7 months 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.

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Anika Boyd

7 months 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.

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Kimberly Roberts

about 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.

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Raven English

about 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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Gordon Zamora

about 1 year ago

My daughter has been learning with Diego in Mather & Wells, and the change has been amazing. he went from lacking confidence to performing his first duet at a recital. Diego ’s constant encouragement and guidance have truly made a difference in his progress and self-assurance. We’re so grateful for his support and teaching style. we clearly see the diffrence now.

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Adrienne Schwartz

about 1 year ago

It’s amazing what the right teacher can do. With Diego In Lower Greenville I was very motivated and kept practicing until i get better.

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