Hello! My name is Lavinia and I am a classical violinist and violin teacher! I completed my Bachelor of Music (Hons) at the Royal Academy of Music in Marylebone, London. I am passionate about sharing music with others particularly through teaching and mentoring musicians of all ages. I have been teaching for 7+ years and work with musicians of all levels and ages. I am happy to teach students with a variety of goals for their musical development. Whether for a hobby or more serious involvement, I will put my utmost effort into providing unique lessons directed towards your individual learning style and objectives!

My biography can be found below:

From Romania to Canada and finally to London, Ana-Lavinia Vlad has migrated to many stages and teachers in order to feed her love of music. Lavinia completed her Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours at the Royal Academy of Music under the tutelage of Professors Joshua Fisher and Remus Azoitei. She received the Clarence Myerscough Centenary Award for her performance in her undergraduate final recital and was welcomed back to continue her studies at the Academy in the Master of Arts programme.

She has had the pleasure of playing alongside the Academy’s Symphony Orchestra in the Royal Albert Hall and has had various performances in London’s Cadogan Hall, St. Paul’s Covent Garden, and multiple popular concert venues. She has also had the opportunity to work with amazing musicians and conductors, including Sir Mark Elder, Robert Trevino, Thomas Gould, Jac van Steen, and Marin Alsop.

In 2014, Lavinia had her solo debut with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, alongside American conductor John Morris Russell at the Centre in the Square, which is regarded as “one of the finest performance spaces in North America”. Following her debut, she was invited back to perform with the orchestra on multiple occasions, playing prominent repertoires such as Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole and the Sibelius Violin Concerto.

Lavinia has won numerous Canadian awards from the Kiwanis Music Festival, Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Youth Orchestra, and various competitions she has attended. She has also, for multiple years, been a top prize winner of the Canadian Music Competition. In London, she enjoys performing alongside the Ivor Trio and has participated in countless orchestral performances, many times leading orchestras such as the Horton Chamber Orchestra.

Teaching Approach:

When I begin teaching an individual, I make sure that I inspire them and teach them the value and beauty of music. I am very thorough about teaching technique properly so that it will last and be an asset in one’s musical future, but I still like to keep my students on their toes and excited about actually making music and adding life to the notes they draw out of their instruments.

Each individual is different and has different goals they wish to achieve with their playing; thus, for me, it is very important to establish a connection with my students and cater each lesson to their specific needs and learning style. I am fully DBS checked and can provide certification upon request.