Information About Michael - Llanelli teacher

Personal Description:

Hi! I'm Mike, your potential violin/viola teacher!
I’m a Grade 8 violist originally from Patagonia, Argentina, now based in Llanelli, South Wales.

I started learning the violin at age 8, almost 20 years ago. I moved on to the viola later on, which became my main instrument.

Over the years I've been immersed in diverse musical experiences, exploring various methodologies and approaches to music. I've participated in workshops, ensembles, and orchestras, and studied Music Teaching at IUPA, a university of Patagonia, specializing in the Viola.

While continuing to grow in my own skills, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with others! Since 2024 I'm working in a local music school as a Violin tutor, as well as offering private tuition. So whether you’re a complete beginner or have been playing for a while, I’d be thrilled to guide you on your own musical journey.

I know that every student has their own unique pace and goals, so I try to make my lessons flexible, student-focused, and make sure you feel comfortable, make steady progress, and enjoy the process!

As I'm interested in growing my teaching experience, I’m offering a special rate for hour-lessons for a limited time! Plus, you can ask for a free trial lesson with no commitment, so you can see if it's your thing :)

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Whether it’s for you or your child, as a beginner or an experienced player, learning for grades or just for fun, I’m here to help.

Looking forward to hearing from you!
Mike

Tutoring Experience:

Since April 2024 I'm a violin tutor in Llanelli School of Music and Drama, where I currently have about 16 weekly pupils. It fills me with joy to be able to canalize all the experience and learning I've been through to help the individual student grow in their own musical journey, at their own pace!

I havn't yet taught online lessons, but I've been through some myself and find it useful, especially if complimented with an occasional in-person lesson, even if that must be with another tutor due to distance.

Tutoring Approach:

My teaching is based on what I've learnt on my own journey with many different teachers with a variety of methodologies, and on what I progressed in my university degree, as well as everything I learn on the go as I teach!

I'm always working with my pupils to find a relaxed and balanced body posture, as this is essential to good and long-term playing. We'll also spend plenty of time going back to basics, working on good sound production, and developing a good, solid tecnique which will be a firm foundation for everything that will come further on.

If you're a complete beginner, I find the Fiddle Time books very useful, as they provide material on which to work on and put into practice the techniques learnt, but I'm willing to adapt to whatever material or methodoly you might prefer. In whatever case, I try not to become a slave of the book, working also on developing a musical ear, finding good sound, and spending time on simple exercises that can then be applied to the pieces or the book.

Whether you're working on your grades, or want to start from scratch; whether you're focused on good technique or just want to get some melodies sounding on your great-grampa's violin (!), I hope I can help you fulfil your aspirations!

Looking forward to hearing from you!