The 9 Steps to Mastery

  1. 1: Awareness of instrument and self
  2. 2: Warmups for both hands
  3. 3: Scale & arpeggio
  4. 4: Musicianship exercises
  5. 5: Focused practice on challenging passages
  6. 6: Slow run-through of in-progress music
  7. 7: Performance of previously-mastered music
  8. 8: Performance of in-progress music
  9. 9: Journal entry detailing practice
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Theory and Practice

At 9StepViolin, my teaching practice is founded on a comprehensive daily routine of 9 steps, designed to progressively enhance your skills and understanding of the violin. Each lesson is part of a 9-week cycle tailored to your unique learning style and progress.

Online and in-person lessons

Flexible Teaching Methods

I offer lessons both online via Google Hangouts and in-person on Hawaii's Big Island, accommodating your schedule and preferences. While travel fees apply for in-person sessions, my curriculum is optimally designed to deliver exceptional learning experiences, both virtually and face-to-face.

Structured lessons

Attendance & Billing Policies

Lessons are billed quarterly, encouraging a committed learning journey. Missed sessions are non-refundable, and punctuality is essential. However, I ensure that every scheduled lesson, attended or not, receives detailed feedback on journal entries to maximize your progress.