Education
SUNY Fredonia
Aug 2006 - Dec 2009
Bachelor's of Music in Music Education, primary instrument- violin
-Gave Honors Graduation Recital
-Was Symphony Violin II Chair as a freshman
-Was in Symphony, Chamber, and Opera Orchestra as well as a string quartet, jazz combo, and folk band
Sevilla Music Conservatory, Spain
Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
Studied Violin with Antonio Torronteras, was involved in many chamber music groups, focused heavily on technique
Certificates/Awards
Isaac Stern Music Award
May 2010
Carolyn Becerra
Violin Teacher in Williamsburg, VA 23188, United States
Instruments
Violin, Viola, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Piano.
Area(s) of Specialization
Suzuki, Folk, Classical, Theory, Pedagogy, Early Childhood.
Student Level(s)
for:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
About
With more than 15 years of experience teaching to all ages & levels, I try to inspire by being an excellent musician myself. I will model often & give constructive criticism gently. Incl. note-reading, ear training, proper technique, various styles.
Experience
Spoken Languages: English
1st Violinist in Jamestown String Quartet (2011-present) Private Violin, Viola, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, & Piano (2011-present) Toured London/Paris w/ WCA HS Orch as conductor (Spring 2014) Williamsburg Community Chapel Soloist in Christmas Cantata (December 2011) Hot Springs Music Festival, an intensive two-week orchestra, solo, & chamber music conference (June 2007) Concerto Competition Winner, Lalo Symphonie Espagnol (June 2006) Private Violin Instruction (2001-present)
Education
SUNY Fredonia
Aug 2006 - Dec 2009
Bachelor's of Music in Music Education, primary instrument- violin
-Gave Honors Graduation Recital
-Was Symphony Violin II Chair as a freshman
-Was in Symphony, Chamber, and Opera Orchestra as well as a string quartet, jazz combo, and folk band
Sevilla Music Conservatory, Spain
Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
Studied Violin with Antonio Torronteras, was involved in many chamber music groups, focused heavily on technique
Certificates/Awards
Isaac Stern Music Award
May 2010
Contact Information
Photos
Playing at a cafe in Quito, Ecuador
Serenading the customers at the Barista Academy
Conducting my students at an elderly man's home
my husband and I playing at La Tienda
accompanying my students on guitar @ nursing home
Sushi music theory lesson
one of my beginning violin students
playing violin for my family
Reviews
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My 8 year old daughter is relatively new to the violin and started lessons with Carolyn several weeks ago. The experience has been very positive: we are seeing great progress being made in a friendly and encouraging teaching environment.
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