Montreal Violin Instructor Adam
| Name | Adam J. |
| City | Montreal, QC | Teaching | Violin |
| Working With | Kids, Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Hourly Rate | $45 |
Adam Jeffreys is a professional violinist in the Montreal area with a passion for performing contemporary music, producing high quality collaborative projects, and teaching. He has more than five years of private teaching experience, and has also taught at multiple music programs. Over the past few years, Adam has performed with both the International Contemporary Ensemble and the Cleveland Orchestra. He is a founding member of the Montreal Music Collective, the principal second violinist of the Sinfonia de L’Ouest, and was a concertmaster of L’Orchestre de la Francophonie for their Summer 2019 season.
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Music Background & Credentials
-Received Bachelors Degree of Music in violin performance from the Oberlin Conservatory. -Pursuing Masters Degree of Music in violin Performance from the Schulich School of Music.
Professional Experience
Violin Instructor at the Oberlin Conservatory, Violin Teacher at the Harmony Project (New York), Assistant Violin Teacher at Stringendo Inc. (New York)
Teaching & Other Details
Beginner: I like to use the Suzuki method, because learning by ear is an important part of being a musician. However, I like to introduce reading music early in the process, and supplement the Suzuki method with other pieces and exercises that can fill in any gaps that are left by the Suzuki Method. Intermediate: For intermediate level students, I like to transition away from the Suzuki method and focus on more substantial pieces, and techniques. 2-3 octave scales, schradieck, wolfhartt, carl flesch. Advanced: With advanced students I like to work on repertoire that is challenging, and part of the professional canon. Mozart violin concertos, and all the repertoire that is beyond that. I also like to continue working on technical skills, and even expand into harder techniques. Whether it's about learning to hold the violin and play twinkle twinkle, or learning to play Mendelssohn violin concerto, playing the violin cultivates and requires skills that are essential to being successful in any endeavor: critical thinking, discipline, creativity, and goal setting. When teaching, I like to bring an individualized approach that best meets a students needs, but which maintains high expectations when it comes to these skills.
Availability
I am flexible, and can adapt. However, I am most normally available on Sunday mornings, and on Friday afternoons.
Preferred Teaching Place
Either at the home of the Client, or at the Schulich School of Music which is located in Montreal downtown.