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Yakov

5 (14 reviews)

Rate $44
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Number of students Yakov has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (14 reviews)

$44/hr

1^st lesson free

Violin

Experienced tutor in Violin in Lafayette, Yakov offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Violin

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- online

About Yakov

I love to teach. I think the violin is the best instrument. It is a real pleasure to see how a student develops an understanding and love for music.

I try to share my experience with the students so that hopefully they find the same passion and joy in the magic of music.

I work with all levels:

• Beginners- Learn to read music, understand the musical instrument, acquire basic skills

• Amateur Musicians- Polish your technique, get inspired by a deeper understanding of music

• Music Students and Performers- Prepare for orchestra auditions, and competitions, improve your professional skills and musical ability

I hold a Ph.D. in Music from the Moscow State Conservatory and was a founder and conductor at Violin Ensembles, Chamber and Symphony Orchestras in Europe and the USA.

Looking forward to working with you.

Dr. Yakov Voldman holds a a Ph.D. in Music from the Moscow State Conservatory. Throughout the years Dr. Voldman has published a number of articles for professional music educator associations. Dr. Voldman worked with the Moldova State Symphony Orchestra and was also the founder and music director of the Moldova State Violin Ensemble, which gave concerts in a number of European countries. The ensemble recorded a large repertoire of classical music for State Radio and Television. During this period Dr. Voldman was also a professor of violin and conductor of the Chamber and Symphony orchestra at the Kishinev State Conservatory.

Since 1992 he has been involved with the Southeastern Louisiana University as a Professor of violin and director of SLU Chamber Orchestra. Dr. Voldman built the university’s string program from scratch and brought it to its current success. Under Dr. Voldman’s direction, the SLU Chamber Orchestra has performed a number of concerts with world-famous soloists. Through the years a number of Dr. Voldman’s students have won awards at state and national competitions.

About the lesson

At first, I would like to understand the needs of my student; musical, technical, intelligence level; ability to communicate.

Then I will try to explain my approach to teaching piano.

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5 (14 reviews)

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Hongyan
- 5
Perfect! Yakov is an amazing and talented violin teacher. He taught us so much in the past few years, and even throughout the pandemic, we still learned a lot through online lessons. After 3 years of private lessons with his help, we became better than most students who learned for 3 years, even though we learned during the pandemic. He taught us a lot of skills for violin and lots more about life skills and even physics through our violin lessons! A few skills he taught us, like playing with emotion and practicing naturally while playing with good quality, made us better performers and violinists. Under his instruction, we performed a Vivaldi Concert with the piano, are currently practicing a J.S.Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins, and completed a professional audition. He helped us through the audition within 2 weeks (other people typically had 2 months) and got us ready. His amazing explanations helped us understand more about the violin and how to improve on our skills. In the three years we have had his private lessons, we are thankful that he is our violin teacher.

– Shawna
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Hongyan

Perfect! Yakov is an amazing and talented violin teacher. He taught us so much in the past few years, and even throughout the pandemic, we still learned a lot through online lessons. After 3 years of private lessons with his help, we became better than most students who learned for 3 years, even though we learned during the pandemic. He taught us a lot of skills for violin and lots more about life skills and even physics through our violin lessons! A few skills he taught us, like playing with emotion and practicing naturally while playing with good quality, made us better performers and violinists. Under his instruction, we performed a Vivaldi Concert with the piano, are currently practicing a J.S.Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins, and completed a professional audition. He helped us through the audition within 2 weeks (other people typically had 2 months) and got us ready. His amazing explanations helped us understand more about the violin and how to improve on our skills. In the three years we have had his private lessons, we are thankful that he is our violin teacher.

– Shawna
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Hongyan
- 5
Perfect! Yakov is a great violin teacher. Over the course of 3 years, we have learned a lot from him and grow very confident with our skill, even though most of our lectures had to be through online meetings for the past a few years due to COVID. Over this period, we have learned advanced techniques and grow in the general feeling of playing violin. Yakov has taught us so much more than just violin, he has taught us life skills in planning, how to speak up, and just being confident. With his teaching, we are now standing proudly while playing in the correct positions, and our techniques have been improving. Due to his passionate teaching, our music now has movement and a life, and it also has all the feeling and emotion that a musical piece should have. Yakov really care about his students. When we have only 2 weeks to prepare an audition, he went out of his way to provide us with extended lectures and detailed instruction sessions even when he was traveling. Through his help, we have done more in 2 weeks (for a high-level audition) than ever before, and much more than we could've done on our own. Through his great explaining, we are able to understand much more and try to improve more with the newfound knowledge. He is an awesome teacher, and we are very glad to have him teach us.

– Seb
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Hongyan

Perfect! Yakov is a great violin teacher. Over the course of 3 years, we have learned a lot from him and grow very confident with our skill, even though most of our lectures had to be through online meetings for the past a few years due to COVID. Over this period, we have learned advanced techniques and grow in the general feeling of playing violin. Yakov has taught us so much more than just violin, he has taught us life skills in planning, how to speak up, and just being confident. With his teaching, we are now standing proudly while playing in the correct positions, and our techniques have been improving. Due to his passionate teaching, our music now has movement and a life, and it also has all the feeling and emotion that a musical piece should have. Yakov really care about his students. When we have only 2 weeks to prepare an audition, he went out of his way to provide us with extended lectures and detailed instruction sessions even when he was traveling. Through his help, we have done more in 2 weeks (for a high-level audition) than ever before, and much more than we could've done on our own. Through his great explaining, we are able to understand much more and try to improve more with the newfound knowledge. He is an awesome teacher, and we are very glad to have him teach us.

– Seb
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Hongyan
- 5
Perfect! "Yakov is a great violin teacher. Over the course of 3 years, we have learned a lot from him and grow very confident with our skill, even though most of our lectures had to be through online meetings for the past a few years due to COVID. Over this period, we have learned advanced techniques and grow in the general feeling of playing violin. Yakov has taught us so much more than just violin, he has taught us life skills in planning, how to speak up, and just being confident. With his teaching, we are now standing proudly while playing in the correct positions, and our techniques have been improving. Due to his passionate teaching, our music now has movement and a life, and it also has all the feeling and emotion that a musical piece should have. Yakov really care about his students. When we have only 2 weeks to prepare an audition, he went out of his way to provide us with extended lectures and detailed instruction sessions even when he was traveling. Through his help, we have done more in 2 weeks (for a high-level audition) than ever before, and much more than we could've done on our own. Through his great explaining, we are able to understand much more and try to improve more with the newfound knowledge. He is an awesome teacher, and we are very glad to have him teach us."

– Seb

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"Yakov is an amazing and talented violin teacher. He taught us so much in the past few years, and even throughout the pandemic, we still learned a lot through online lessons. After 3 years of private lessons with his help, we became better than most students who learned for 3 years, even though we learned during the pandemic. He taught us a lot of skills for violin and lots more about life skills and even physics through our violin lessons! A few skills he taught us, like playing with emotion and practicing naturally while playing with good quality, made us better performers and violinists. Under his instruction, we performed a Vivaldi Concert with the piano, are currently practicing a J.S.Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins, and completed a professional audition. He helped us through the audition within 2 weeks (other people typically had 2 months) and got us ready. His amazing explanations helped us understand more about the violin and how to improve on our skills. In the three years we have had his private lessons, we are thankful that he is our violin teacher."
– Shawna
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Hongyan

Perfect! "Yakov is a great violin teacher. Over the course of 3 years, we have learned a lot from him and grow very confident with our skill, even though most of our lectures had to be through online meetings for the past a few years due to COVID. Over this period, we have learned advanced techniques and grow in the general feeling of playing violin. Yakov has taught us so much more than just violin, he has taught us life skills in planning, how to speak up, and just being confident. With his teaching, we are now standing proudly while playing in the correct positions, and our techniques have been improving. Due to his passionate teaching, our music now has movement and a life, and it also has all the feeling and emotion that a musical piece should have. Yakov really care about his students. When we have only 2 weeks to prepare an audition, he went out of his way to provide us with extended lectures and detailed instruction sessions even when he was traveling. Through his help, we have done more in 2 weeks (for a high-level audition) than ever before, and much more than we could've done on our own. Through his great explaining, we are able to understand much more and try to improve more with the newfound knowledge. He is an awesome teacher, and we are very glad to have him teach us."

– Seb

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"Yakov is an amazing and talented violin teacher. He taught us so much in the past few years, and even throughout the pandemic, we still learned a lot through online lessons. After 3 years of private lessons with his help, we became better than most students who learned for 3 years, even though we learned during the pandemic. He taught us a lot of skills for violin and lots more about life skills and even physics through our violin lessons! A few skills he taught us, like playing with emotion and practicing naturally while playing with good quality, made us better performers and violinists. Under his instruction, we performed a Vivaldi Concert with the piano, are currently practicing a J.S.Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins, and completed a professional audition. He helped us through the audition within 2 weeks (other people typically had 2 months) and got us ready. His amazing explanations helped us understand more about the violin and how to improve on our skills. In the three years we have had his private lessons, we are thankful that he is our violin teacher."
– Shawna
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Ryan
- 5
Perfect! Raisa is a fantastic teacher that teaches the true piano way. I love the focus on classical music and the spirit of playing piano. She gives fantastic tips both for how to practice and how to play technically. Highly recommend her.
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Ryan

Perfect! Raisa is a fantastic teacher that teaches the true piano way. I love the focus on classical music and the spirit of playing piano. She gives fantastic tips both for how to practice and how to play technically. Highly recommend her.
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Hongyan
- 5
Perfect! Voldman music is pretty much a retired couple who has been in music all their lives. We really appreciate their passion for music and their high level of skills in inspiring and teaching our kids. We've tried other piano teachers. This is definitely the best that we have. They teach at a level of music understanding and appreciation significantly higher than any average piano teachers. They also made the lessons fun and always very encouraging to kids.
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Hongyan

Perfect! Voldman music is pretty much a retired couple who has been in music all their lives. We really appreciate their passion for music and their high level of skills in inspiring and teaching our kids. We've tried other piano teachers. This is definitely the best that we have. They teach at a level of music understanding and appreciation significantly higher than any average piano teachers. They also made the lessons fun and always very encouraging to kids.
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Magdalena

I AM HAPPY I HAD HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN HIS CLASS AND I HOPE ONE DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO REPAY DR. VOLDMAN FOR ALL HE HAS TAUGHT ME.”
– M. SPINU
Being far home is very difficult, but thanks to Dr. Voldman I was able to feel the comfort and family warmth I was lacking. I have been playing violin since I was 5 years old, but Dr. Voldman opened my eyes to a new perspective towards handling this wonderful instrument. He has taught me the easiness and the playfulness of the violin. Not only was he my mentor, he also accepted me as a part of the Southeastern family and helped me get familiar with the American culture. The teaching approach Dr. Voldman has taught me is a method that came very natural to me, and I must say it is a secret that not everyone would share. I was always wondering how he knows exactly the way I practice, and for how long. I am happy I had had the opportunity to be in his class and I hope one day I will be able to repay Dr. Voldman for all he has taught me.

Magdalena Spinu
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Magdalena
I AM HAPPY I HAD HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN HIS CLASS AND I HOPE ONE DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO REPAY DR. VOLDMAN FOR ALL HE HAS TAUGHT ME.”
– M. SPINU
Being far home is very difficult, but thanks to Dr. Voldman I was able to feel the comfort and family warmth I was lacking. I have been playing violin since I was 5 years old, but Dr. Voldman opened my eyes to a new perspective towards handling this wonderful instrument. He has taught me the easiness and the playfulness of the violin. Not only was he my mentor, he also accepted me as a part of the Southeastern family and helped me get familiar with the American culture. The teaching approach Dr. Voldman has taught me is a method that came very natural to me, and I must say it is a secret that not everyone would share. I was always wondering how he knows exactly the way I practice, and for how long. I am happy I had had the opportunity to be in his class and I hope one day I will be able to repay Dr. Voldman for all he has taught me.

Magdalena Spinu
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Magdalena

The teaching approach Dr. Voldman has taught me is a method that came very natural to me.
Being far home is very difficult, but thanks to Dr. Voldman I was able to feel the comfort and family warmth I was lacking. I have been playing violin since I was 5 years old, but Dr. Voldman opened my eyes to a new perspective towards handling this wonderful instrument. He has taught me the easiness and the playfulness of the violin. Not only was he my mentor, he also accepted me as a part of the Southeastern family and helped me get familiar with the American culture. The teaching approach Dr. Voldman has taught me is a method that came very natural to me, and I must say it is a secret that not everyone would share. I was always wondering how he knows exactly the way I practice, and for how long. I am happy I had had the opportunity to be in his class and I hope one day I will be able to repay Dr. Voldman for all he has taught me.

Magdalena Spinu
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Magdalena
The teaching approach Dr. Voldman has taught me is a method that came very natural to me.
Being far home is very difficult, but thanks to Dr. Voldman I was able to feel the comfort and family warmth I was lacking. I have been playing violin since I was 5 years old, but Dr. Voldman opened my eyes to a new perspective towards handling this wonderful instrument. He has taught me the easiness and the playfulness of the violin. Not only was he my mentor, he also accepted me as a part of the Southeastern family and helped me get familiar with the American culture. The teaching approach Dr. Voldman has taught me is a method that came very natural to me, and I must say it is a secret that not everyone would share. I was always wondering how he knows exactly the way I practice, and for how long. I am happy I had had the opportunity to be in his class and I hope one day I will be able to repay Dr. Voldman for all he has taught me.

Magdalena Spinu
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Irina

If you'd like not only to learn how to play one of the most challenging instruments, but also to fall in love with it, then you should reach out to Yakov Voldman to learn violin.

A student who learns from Yakov Voldman, one day can become a professional violinist. Many of the students also become teachers who spread love for violin / violin music across the United States and other countries.

Yakov is a teacher and mentor at heart, and he is able to recognize talent and bring the best in you.

To find a professional like Yakov Voldman is not easy.
I was very lucky to have him. He is a talented musician and a wise person with bright personality. I am grateful for everything he taught me that lead to a life long career. Currently I live and teach in Washington state. Thank you very much Dr. Voldman - a true master of his domain.
Irina Nikitina
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Irina
If you'd like not only to learn how to play one of the most challenging instruments, but also to fall in love with it, then you should reach out to Yakov Voldman to learn violin.

A student who learns from Yakov Voldman, one day can become a professional violinist. Many of the students also become teachers who spread love for violin / violin music across the United States and other countries.

Yakov is a teacher and mentor at heart, and he is able to recognize talent and bring the best in you.

To find a professional like Yakov Voldman is not easy.
I was very lucky to have him. He is a talented musician and a wise person with bright personality. I am grateful for everything he taught me that lead to a life long career. Currently I live and teach in Washington state. Thank you very much Dr. Voldman - a true master of his domain.
Irina Nikitina
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Jeena

Dr Yakov is a great teacher and keeps encouraging me to excel. I am so grateful for Dr Yakov helping me to perfect my technique and skill.
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Jeena
Dr Yakov is a great teacher and keeps encouraging me to excel. I am so grateful for Dr Yakov helping me to perfect my technique and skill.
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Myjun

Dr. Voldman has been very instrumental in my development as a violinist/ violist and a musician in general. He brings to the table a very high musical expertise as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of violin technique. He has a special talent for correctly diagnosing technical problems in one’s playing and prescribing the right remedies for overcoming them. I have always appreciated his blunt honesty in never saying my performance was good until it actually was. I had my best performances while studying under him and I will forever be grateful for everything he has taught me. I only wish that I had been a wiser, more compliant, more diligent student.
– Jivka Duke
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Myjun
Dr. Voldman has been very instrumental in my development as a violinist/ violist and a musician in general. He brings to the table a very high musical expertise as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of violin technique. He has a special talent for correctly diagnosing technical problems in one’s playing and prescribing the right remedies for overcoming them. I have always appreciated his blunt honesty in never saying my performance was good until it actually was. I had my best performances while studying under him and I will forever be grateful for everything he has taught me. I only wish that I had been a wiser, more compliant, more diligent student.
– Jivka Duke
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Natalia

I had the pleasure of earning two degrees in music, including graduate studies, with Dr. Voldman. Through his gently engaging and supportive approach, he helped me grow as a player and gave me the tools needed to be a successful musician and now-teacher. He changed my life because he cared. He knows how to encourage and motivate his students. Anyone looking for a thorough beginning, growth and improvement and evolution as a musician would surely experience the same. His gentle approach, wisdom, musicianship, extensive experience, knowledge of repertoire, kindness and passion for music make him an amazing violin teacher. Not only will you have an experienced teacher guiding you, but also a wonderful human being to interact with. Enjoy your lessons!
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Natalia
I had the pleasure of earning two degrees in music, including graduate studies, with Dr. Voldman. Through his gently engaging and supportive approach, he helped me grow as a player and gave me the tools needed to be a successful musician and now-teacher. He changed my life because he cared. He knows how to encourage and motivate his students. Anyone looking for a thorough beginning, growth and improvement and evolution as a musician would surely experience the same. His gentle approach, wisdom, musicianship, extensive experience, knowledge of repertoire, kindness and passion for music make him an amazing violin teacher. Not only will you have an experienced teacher guiding you, but also a wonderful human being to interact with. Enjoy your lessons!
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Alexander

Great experience, very knowledgeable teacher. Being already a professional, I was surprised how much I was able to learn from Yakov's advises to deeper understand the approach to a lot of playing techniques. Thank you!
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Alexander
Great experience, very knowledgeable teacher. Being already a professional, I was surprised how much I was able to learn from Yakov's advises to deeper understand the approach to a lot of playing techniques. Thank you!
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Irina

Yakov is a great teacher with a lot of experience and work experience.
He generously shares his knowledge.
I like the fact that he can help each student to discover his individuality and full potential. I am very grateful to Yakov for his ability to explain all the incredible complex violin playing skills an easy and understandable way and use them to reveal the artistic intent of a musical work.
It was a great pleasure for me to play in the ensemble of violinists under the direction of Yakov. It was a unique ensemble that amazed listeners from different countries with its highly professional and heartfelt playing.
I highly recommend Yakov to all my friends and students.
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Irina
Yakov is a great teacher with a lot of experience and work experience.
He generously shares his knowledge.
I like the fact that he can help each student to discover his individuality and full potential. I am very grateful to Yakov for his ability to explain all the incredible complex violin playing skills an easy and understandable way and use them to reveal the artistic intent of a musical work.
It was a great pleasure for me to play in the ensemble of violinists under the direction of Yakov. It was a unique ensemble that amazed listeners from different countries with its highly professional and heartfelt playing.
I highly recommend Yakov to all my friends and students.
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Iuliia

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Yakov Voldman. I have studied with him for over 6 years and he is a phenomenal teacher! He is able to cater excellent teaching skills to all age groups: young beginners to adults. Not only he stresses technique, but also musicality. He is a World Class Musician and Educator!
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Iuliia
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Yakov Voldman. I have studied with him for over 6 years and he is a phenomenal teacher! He is able to cater excellent teaching skills to all age groups: young beginners to adults. Not only he stresses technique, but also musicality. He is a World Class Musician and Educator!
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