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Joseph

Rate $88
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Number of students Joseph has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Joseph has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$88/hr

1^st lesson free

Violin
Viola

Experienced tutor in Violin in Bayside, Joseph offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Violin
Viola

Lesson location

- online

About Joseph

Joseph Ketchum was born and raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. He developed a love for the violin almost immediately and began his studies at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music at age 4 with Ronald Melby. He continued his studies with Mimi Zweig, winning the Conservatory’s Merit Scholarship Competition 8 consecutive years from 1982 to 1989. In 1983, he attended the Meadowmount Summer Institute of Music as a student of Linda Cerone. He was selected by nationwide audition and represented the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in the National Guild of Community Schools of Art celebration orchestra performing in Carnegie Hall in November of 1987. While in High School, Mr. Ketchum was invited to perform as a featured soloist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. In high school, Mr. Ketchum was also an All Conference linebacker and fullback for the University School of Milwaukee.

He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance from Northwestern University under the tutelage of Dr. Myron Kartman where he served as Assistant Concertmaster of the Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra.

Currently, Mr. Ketchum is active as a soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue in both the classical and pop realms. He served as the String Department Chair at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for 4 years before leaving the Conservatory to start a private studio in 2012. He performs regularly as Concertmaster of the Skylight Opera Theatre Orchestra and the Beloit Janesville Symphony. He has been featured on the UWM concert series “Music from Almost Yesterday” and is also active in the performance of various styles of music, from Jazz, to Bluegrass, to Rock n Roll. He is the principal violinist and string arranger for Mid-Coast Music Publishing, a producer of soundtracks for the worldwide radio, tv, and film industries.

Mr. Ketchum is the founder, principal composer, arranger, and bandleader for "JOE 2.0" a rock sextet comprised of an electrified string quartet, drums, and vocals.

Mr. Ketchum performs on a 1927 Carl Becker violin, which he has played since 1985.

Started teaching younger children while still a student in High School. Continued while in University and after.

Hired by Wisconsin Conservatory of Music shortly after graduation from Northwestern University.

B.A.- Violin Performance, Northwestern University.

Concertmaster, Skylight Opera Theatre Orchestra, Milwaukee.

Concertmaster, Beloit Janeville Symphony

Former Chair of String Department at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

Founder, Joe 2.0 Band

Wisconsin Area Music Industry Nominee (Strings) over 8 times.

About the lesson

Assess performance level of student and work with students to develop goals for their musical growth.

Develop a personalized plan of study for the individual student to help them attain their goals and get the most enjoyment possible out of their instrument.

Ages 3-83

Classical, fiddle, rock. Female, male.

The more you practice, the better you will get and the more enjoyment you will have. The teacher is your guide, your effort and determination will be the most important part of your musical journey.

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5h: $440
10h: $880

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The first lesson with Joseph will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

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$88/h

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Hour-60$

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Experienced tutor in Violin in Bayside, Joseph offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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About Joseph

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

online

Details

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Freya

Jonathan

Daniel

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Sonali

Justin

Dave

Natalia

Israella

Shauno

Harikeshav

Naomi

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