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I have played the violin for over 25 years taking part in both solo, ensemble and orchestral work and performances. I have been teaching violin for 17 years and teach a range of different styles and genres. I have many years of success in tutoring students through both ABRSM and Trinity Music exams and supplement lessons of those studying for practical exams with music theory. I also work with students on school entry exams, orchestral audition preparation and ensemble work where appropriate and am happy to arrange lessons working towards personal goals. Music Qualifications & Achievements: ABRSM Violin Diploma Level dip ABRSM ABRSM Piano Grade 7 ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6

Hello, my name is Julia! I am an American/English violist and violinist, and I just moved to Montpellier to join the orchestra as Alto second soliste. I am a teacher, performer, and artist, and have been teaching since 2016. I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, but have also lived in San Francisco, Paris, and Vienna. I also speak French and German, but I mainly teach in English. I studied viola at The Juilliard School in New York City and took several pedagogy courses there. Whether you or your child is a complete beginner, returning to the instrument, or looking to take your playing to the next level, I would be thrilled to work with you! I love to work with people of all ages and share my love of music with as many people as I can! Music Qualifications & Achievements: The Juilliard School, Master of Music in Viola 2020 – Includes completion of courses in pedagogy and a teaching fellowship Tufts University, Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology 2018 5+ years of private and group class teaching, beginner to advanced Completed pedagogy courses at the Juilliard School Academist Kammerakademie Potsdam 2022-24 Former Violist Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2020 Violist Verbier Festival Orchestra 2018-22

I am an enthusiastic and energetic teacher and have twenty years of experience sharing my love and knowledge of music and violin/viola playing with students of all ages. I come from the UK where I studied at Trinity College of Music, London, and the University of Southampton, and I have recently moved to the beautiful corrézien French countryside. At the moment I teach predominantly online, working with international students. I have taught for music services in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Enfield and in a variety of public and state schools, and privately. I am experienced at working with groups of different sizes, individuals and coaching ensembles from beginner to advanced. Over the past twenty years, I have regularly entered students for ABRSM with consistently successful results. Alongside this, I have performed professionally in many different settings, with orchestras, chamber music ensembles and theatre productions. My most unusual experience was playing with an Indian Bhangra/folk/pop band at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith and the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham. As a young musician and student, I loved playing in big symphony orchestras and this is what inspired me the most to keep practising. Nowadays the love of classical music remains but is complemented by my interest in folk music, especially Scandinavian, Irish, Scottish and bluegrass styles. I find the exploration of learning and teaching folk music in the aural tradition very liberating and have attended many Scandinavian folk workshops to learn to play more authentically in this style. As part of my musical training, I was lucky enough to discover the Alexander Technique and I am now a qualified teacher having completed a three-year training course. It has helped me to overcome pain, awkwardness with the violin, musical blockages and much more besides. So I can easily empathise with students with similar problems and have experience with helping them to play more freely. Music Qualifications & Achievements: I have a BA (Hons) degree in Music from the University of Southampton, a PG Diploma in performance from Trinity College of Music and an MSTAT qualification in Alexander Technique teaching. One of my most proud musical achievements was working with and arranging music for a string ensemble in a school. The ensemble started with 3 pupils and grew to be such a large group of 25 that they only just fitted on the stage for the school concert! Performance-wise I am proud of the many chamber recitals I have taken part in with string quartets, quintets and sextets. I was inspired to teach and to become a professional musician by my own experience of learning with skilled, generous, and insightful teachers, and aspire to pass some of this on to others.

Hello! I am a warm, encouraging and adaptable musician and in 2021 graduated from the Royal Academy of Music where I studied viola. I am an experienced teacher, with a BMus degree from the Royal Academy of Music, an LRAM teaching qualification, an enhanced DBS certificate and paediatric first aid. I can offer lessons on violin and viola and also tutor in music theory/ support musical studies in school. I have a positive approach and take into account the individuals needs and personality. I believe in a whole-person approach to musical education and ensuring the student is always comfortable and confident when playing and performing. I grew up in Sussex and began learning the violin at the age of 4, before at 7 being introduced to and discovering the viola, which is where I found my voice. I always appreciated the power of music and the importance of a good musical education from effective teachers. I have taught violin and viola for the past 10 years and began tutoring in music and music theory at the age of 18. Music Qualifications & Achievements: BMus(Hons) from the Royal Academy of Music LRAM Grade 8 on violin and viola Grade 5 piano A Level Music (A) In addition to teaching, I am also a dedicated chamber musician, soloist and orchestral musician and have performed internationally at many prestigious venues, including Birmingham Symphony Hall, Royal Festival Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, St Peters Basilica Rome and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. I have also attended many music courses and festivals including Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, Arpeggione, Pro Corda, Grittleton Chamber Music Course and have toured with the Landes Jugend Orchester Bremen with Tanja Tetzlaff. I also enjoy performing as a soloist, in January 2025 I performed Harold in Italy by Berlioz, and in the Summer of 2025 I performed the Forsyth Viola Concerto.

Hello, my name is Bernard Kane, I have been playing the violin and viola since before I was a teenager and have an absolute passion for music. I absolutely adore inspiring others to play music. I studied at the Royal College of Music in London, Yale School of Music, UCLA and have a doctorate in music performance from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Originally from Wales, I have taught and performed all over the world in venues that include: Carnegie Hall, New York City, The Royal Albert Hall, London, The Royal National Theatre, Southbank, London and St David's Hall, Cardiff. I have performed with artists that include: Quincy Jones, Natalie Cole, Manic Street Preachers, Ricky Martin and many others. Whether you want to play music just for fun or want to train to become a professional violinist or violist, I focus on each individual's own ambitions as a player. I design lessons that encourage my students to reach their goals in an encouraging and exciting way. I always aim to have a student create a beautiful singing tone with a solid technique that enhances beautiful music making. I have a 100% pass rate for all my students that have taken both ABRSM and Trinity College London exams. "Bernard is hands down the best violin/viola teacher around. Not only is he an amazing player, he is also an amazing composer, orchestrator, and historian. He brings his extensive musical knowledge to each lesson. Bernard’s personality is the perfect balance of serious, caring and humorous. He relates well to people of all ages and talent levels. I recommend Bernard with the highest confidence, you will think he’s amazing!" - Meghan Turner, Long Beach, California