Education
Bachelors in Violin and Conducting
Jan 2006 - Jun 2010
During her studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Rachel discovered her love of teaching music! She founded and directed the Oak Ridge Youth Symphony Orchestras and Summer Conservatory and played violin as a member of the Knoxville Symphony.
Masters Degree in Orchestral Conducting
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Dr. Rachel completed her Master's at Northwestern University, studying with Maestro Victor Yampolsky. While in Chicago, she directed the Merit School of Music's Youth Conservatory Orchestra and freelanced on violin and viola in the Chicagoland area.
PhD in Music Education and Conducting
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Dr. Rachel earned her doctorate in Music Education and Orchestral Conducting from Florida State University, studying with the Director of Orchestras Dr. Alexander Jimenez and internationally renowned Music Education professor Dr. Clifford Madsen.
Certificates/Awards
College Scholars and Honors Program - University of Tennessee
Jan 2006
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member
May 2012
Concerto Competition Winner - University of Tennessee
Feb 2014
Artist Diploma in Violin Performance
Jun 2014
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Education Honor Society Member
May 2016
Teacher's web site
Dr. Rachel Friedman
Violin Teacher in Knoxville, TN 37922, United States
Instruments
Violin, Viola, Cello, Keyboard, Piano, Ukulele.
Area(s) of Specialization
Classical, Conducting, Pedagogy, Pop, Suzuki, Theory.
Student Level(s)
for:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Services Offered
Offer live lessons using Internet
About
Enjoy upbeat lessons with an award-winning, professional musician in the convenience of your own home - ONLINE! Learn music that YOU love in lessons tailored to YOUR musical interests and goals.
Experience
Spoken Languages: English
Dr. Rachel holds a PhD in Music Education and has played professionally in the Knoxville and Missouri Symphonies. ONLINE LESSONS are her specialty; she has been teaching highly-optimized virtual lessons for 7 years and can show you how to get set up for your one-on-one, live music lessons over the internet! Dr. Rachel has taught over 1,200 students in lessons and youth orchestras in the past decade, and students love her positive and energetic lessons full of insights from years of playing!
Education
Bachelors in Violin and Conducting
Jan 2006 - Jun 2010
During her studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Rachel discovered her love of teaching music! She founded and directed the Oak Ridge Youth Symphony Orchestras and Summer Conservatory and played violin as a member of the Knoxville Symphony.
Masters Degree in Orchestral Conducting
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Dr. Rachel completed her Master's at Northwestern University, studying with Maestro Victor Yampolsky. While in Chicago, she directed the Merit School of Music's Youth Conservatory Orchestra and freelanced on violin and viola in the Chicagoland area.
PhD in Music Education and Conducting
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Dr. Rachel earned her doctorate in Music Education and Orchestral Conducting from Florida State University, studying with the Director of Orchestras Dr. Alexander Jimenez and internationally renowned Music Education professor Dr. Clifford Madsen.
Certificates/Awards
College Scholars and Honors Program - University of Tennessee
Jan 2006
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member
May 2012
Concerto Competition Winner - University of Tennessee
Feb 2014
Artist Diploma in Violin Performance
Jun 2014
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Education Honor Society Member
May 2016
Teacher's web site
Contact Information
Photos
Dr. Rachel practicing in her garden!
"Beautiful tone, beautiful heart" -Dr. Suzuki
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Lessons in the convenience of your home!
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Lessons tailored to YOUR interests!
Positive and upbeat lessons
Exciting and engaging private lessons!
Video
Meet Dr. Rachel Friedman in this YouTube Video!
Click the video to meet Dr. Rachel Friedman and hear her play the intro to the Barber Violin Concerto! Lesson rates: 60-minute lessons in the convenience of your home or online are $100. Violin, Viola, & Cello Rentals in all sizes are also available!
Click the video to meet Dr. Rachel Friedman and hear her play the intro to the Barber Violin Concerto! Lesson rates: 60-minute lessons in the convenience of your home or online are $100. Violin, Viola, & Cello Rentals in all sizes are also available!
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Dr. Rachel,
Sam asks every day if he has lessons. He was so excited to play at church yesterday with the guitars. He loves it. Thank you for your playful and fun lessons! I enjoy watching them and always learn something new about music.
Mary
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