Kate

5 (5 reviews)

Rate $116
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Number of students Kate has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Kate has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (5 reviews)

$116/hr

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Experienced tutor in Violin in Tempe, Kate offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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About Kate

I'm passionate about cultivating a learning environment that supports, challenges, and stimulates creativity. I love working with people ages 7 and up (adults welcome!) catering lessons to the individual needs of each student, and helping students set and achieve goals all while enjoying the music-making process. I believe that learning music can push your mind to new and different places, create a unique opportunity for expression, and provide a greater connection to yourself and others.

I am not only classically trained through a Master's degree with a decade of teaching experience, I am also a songwriter and have played a lot of different genres in bands over the years. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from Arizona State University and a Master in Music from The University of Texas in Austin. I cut my teeth on improvisation and part-writing in the Austin scene after graduate school and started writing my own songs six years ago for my band, Dirt Skirt. I teach improvisation and am very open to helping students learn songs in genres outside of classical if that is what interests you.

-For 30-minute weekly lessons, I charge a flat rate of $260 per month

-For 45-minute weekly lessons, I charge a flat rate of $320 per month

I started teaching after I finished my graduate degree. I discovered I had a passion for education, did my teacher training, and then began offering private lessons. I've taught for non-profits, music studios, and myself.

I have a Bachelor's in Music from Arizona State University, a Master's in Music from The University of Texas in Austin, and I am certified in Suzuki Book 1.

About the lesson

Every new student is a learning process. If a student has played before and is not a total beginner, I will ask them to play me something they have worked on so that I can gauge their technical abilities and see what needs work as well as what they are doing well. From there I choose music to work on that will suit their level but challenge them. I believe in pushing students but not giving them music that is beyond their ability since that creates endless frustration. If the student is a total beginner, I will teach them how to hold the violin and pluck. They will learn a couple of beginner plucking songs, then I teach the bowhold and start either Suzuki Book 1 or Essentials. I teach partially by ear and incorporate note-reading as we go.

I have worked with many different kinds of students. I've taught people from ages as young as six to people in their sixties. I've worked with people with a huge range of abilities from total beginners who have never touched a violin before and have no musical experience to very advanced players.

I think it is so important to feel that they can help you, that the learning environment is one where you feel comfortable (i.e. judgement-free), and that you like their personality. It's also important to note that it can take a few months to really gauge whether a teacher is right for you. Unless you have an immediate negative reaction, for example, you will likely need to try lessons with a new teacher for a few months before deciding if it's the right fit. This is a relationship and it will develop with time as teacher and student get to know one another.

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Rob

Kate has worked with my students in a large group/sectional setting. As an accomplished violinist, she is able to demonstrate tone production and new concepts for students to better understand. She is reliable, enjoyable, and knowledgeable, and I appreciate all she has done for my students!
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Rob
Kate has worked with my students in a large group/sectional setting. As an accomplished violinist, she is able to demonstrate tone production and new concepts for students to better understand. She is reliable, enjoyable, and knowledgeable, and I appreciate all she has done for my students!
Brenda

My son went from not knowing anything about playing violin to playing songs within a couple weeks! Kate is not only an incredibly knowledgeable music teacher, but a patient, kind, warm and welcoming human being.
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Brenda
My son went from not knowing anything about playing violin to playing songs within a couple weeks! Kate is not only an incredibly knowledgeable music teacher, but a patient, kind, warm and welcoming human being.
Lauren

Kate has a talent for breaking music down that makes it easy to understand for beginner musicians. Learning music can be frustrating, but Kate has been patient, encouraging, and makes my son feel at ease during his session. He really enjoys his lessons with Kate. We can’t say enough good things about her as a teacher!
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Lauren
Kate has a talent for breaking music down that makes it easy to understand for beginner musicians. Learning music can be frustrating, but Kate has been patient, encouraging, and makes my son feel at ease during his session. He really enjoys his lessons with Kate. We can’t say enough good things about her as a teacher!
Sharon

Kate is AMAZING!! She really made learning easy. She not only helped me learn to read music again, but she patiently explained the notes and what they meant, how to have the correct bow stroke for each sound...etc etc. She helped me regain confidence as well. Every week we met up and it was always a smooth session. And her monthly cost is VERY affordable and fair. I would recommend her 172 times and more!! She has a real family vibe that is also warm and comforting. She truly is the best pick. ✌🏽🙃🎻

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Sharon
Kate is AMAZING!! She really made learning easy. She not only helped me learn to read music again, but she patiently explained the notes and what they meant, how to have the correct bow stroke for each sound...etc etc. She helped me regain confidence as well. Every week we met up and it was always a smooth session. And her monthly cost is VERY affordable and fair. I would recommend her 172 times and more!! She has a real family vibe that is also warm and comforting. She truly is the best pick. ✌🏽🙃🎻
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Eri

Kate is a fantastic and my daughter's favorite teacher.
She is very kind and talented.
We moved to another state so we couldn't continue her lesson but we still miss her a lot.
...Thank you Kate!!
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Eri
Kate is a fantastic and my daughter's favorite teacher.
She is very kind and talented.
We moved to another state so we couldn't continue her lesson but we still miss her a lot.
...Thank you Kate!!
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$116

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10h: $1160

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I charge a flat monthly fee and teach 17 lessons over the course of each semester. In the summer I teach 8.

For 30-minute weekly lessons: $260 per month

For 45-minute weekly lessons: $320 per month

For 60-minute weekly lessons: $380 per month

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Experienced tutor in Violin in Tempe, Kate offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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