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Blerina taught Ross 3 months ago
Blerina Foto coached Ross Alvarado on a violin piece, focusing on crucial aspects like finger positions, shifting techniques, intonation accuracy, and bow control. Blerina gave Ross detailed instructions for specific sections of the musical work. They then scheduled their next lesson for Friday, an hour earlier than usual, to ensure Ross had ample time for practice.
Shifting Positions
Bow Usage
Intonation
Finger Placement
B Sharp vs. C Natural
Dynamics
Ben taught Sean 3 months ago
Ben Lassiter worked with John (Betts Family) on violin, focusing on improving staccato, intonation, and finger technique through exercises and pieces like "Allegro" and "Perpetual Motion." Ben provided drone tracks and play-along videos to help John practice intonation and timing. John was assigned exercises using drone tracks to improve intonation and accuracy for the next lesson.
Intonation
Scales in Thirds
Drones for Practice
Fourth Finger Exercises
Dolce
Staccato
Gloria taught Janie 6 months ago
Gloria gave Janie a violin lesson that included bow technique (full bow strokes, arm positioning, bow hold, pressure), tuning, and a D scale, with emphasis on finger placement, wrist position, and music theory. They scheduled another lesson, and Gloria will send Janie a practice video.
Bow Pressure on Strings
Bow Hold
Extending the Bow
Tuning the Violin
Half Steps
Scales
Wrist Position
Blerina taught Ciaron 7 months ago
In a violin lesson on April 21, 2025, Blerina Foto worked with India on improving her violin skills. They covered scales, bow control (with an emphasis on open strings), finger placement, rhythm, and shifting. Blerina advised India to focus on bow practice and existing pieces, stressing the importance of patient and focused practice.
Rhythm
Finger Placement
Bow Technique
Shifting
Scales
The Perfect Journey for a San Diego Violinist?
In San Diego, the journey of learning the violin is uniquely intertwined with the story of the city itself, a tale of resilience, stunning beauty, and the triumphant pursuit of artistic excellence. From the first spark of inspiration a child feels when hearing a solo violin, to the final, professional performance on a stage open to the ocean air, the path of a San Diego violinist is unlike any other. It's a journey defined by the inspiring presence of a world-class symphony, providing the perfect backdrop for every student who picks up a violin and bow.
A Prelude in Balboa Park
For many in San Diego, the desire to play the violin begins amidst the cultural treasures of Balboa Park. This is the city’s heart of inspiration, where a child might first witness the magic of a string quartet or hear the soaring sound of a solo violinist with a youth orchestra at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. These moments are the crucial prelude, instilling a deep sense that learning the violin is a noble and beautiful pursuit, a key part of the city’s vibrant cultural life.
Forging an Unbreakable Violin String
Mastering the violin requires immense perseverance, and in San Diego, students have a powerful local role model for this quality. The history of the San Diego Symphony, its closures and revivals since its 1910 debut, provides a powerful parallel for the student violinist working through a difficult passage. Every aspiring violinist faces moments of struggle, but the orchestra's story proves that dedication forged over time leads to excellence. The goal is to make your violin string "unbreakable" through discipline and passion.
The Violin's Legacy at the Fox Theatre
The history of the professional violinist in San Diego is anchored in the traditional elegance of the Jacobs Music Centre. Originally the 1929 Fox Theatre, this historic venue's rich acoustics are perfect for the warm sound of a classical violin. For a violinist, performing on this stage means connecting to a century of San Diego's cultural history. It means mastering the formal artistry required to make their violin sing in a grand, traditional concert hall, a place where the legends of the violin have stood.
The Violin's Voice by the Sea
In stunning contrast to the historic theatre, the modern San Diego violin experience culminates at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This architectural marvel on the bayfront presents a unique challenge and reward for a violinist. Here, the delicate voice of the violin is not confined by four walls but soars into the open air, blending with the ocean breeze. A violinist must learn a new kind of projection and control to ensure their instrument’s sound carries. This makes learning the violin in San Diego a truly special experience, connecting the instrument to the city's beautiful, open-air lifestyle.
Dream of a Tier 1 Violin Section
Ultimately, all these unique elements lead to one ultimate goal. The San Diego Symphony is a designated Tier 1 Orchestra, placing it in the top rank of American orchestras. For an aspiring violinist, this means the dream of reaching the highest level of professional performance is a tangible reality at home. The ultimate prize for a career violinist, winning a coveted chair in a world-class violin section, is an achievable dream, proving that the perfect journey for a dedicated violinist may very well begin and end in the vibrant and beautiful city of San Diego.
