Hannah | Teacher #1808
About Hannah
Hannah is a violin teacher based in Vancouver, offering lessons to students from age 5 to adults. She conducts her lessons either online or in her studio, catering to the convenience of her students. Hannah has crafted her teaching philosophy around supporting her students in developing a love of music, self-discipline, and their unique creative expressions. She focuses on the RCM curriculum, emphasizing music theory, technique, ear training, sight reading, and performance, ensuring a comprehensive musical education. Hannah's approach is rooted in making classes a space for exploration and fun, aiming for her students to leave each session excited about their musical journey and proud of their accomplishments. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your violin skills, Hannah's nurturing environment and holistic approach to music education make her an ideal choice for aspiring violinists.
Violin
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons
Classical Irish Fiddle
English
Teaching Philosophy
As a violin teacher my aim is to support my students in cultivating a love of music, self-discipline, and their own unique creative expression. I place importance on making sure my students feel comfortable enough to take risks in learning while also becoming more and more self-directing; that they become confident in practicing efficiently and effectively. I structure my classes on the RCM curriculum; focusing on music theory, technique, ear training, sight reading, and performance. Above all I hope to make my classes a place of exploration and fun! Each student should leave my class excited by their creative journey as well as proud of what they have accomplished thus far.
Musical Education
I trained privately at Amati String Studio for 15 years with Amy Levinson; finishing my RCM examinations. I currently perform and study Persian violin. My current teacher is Sina Ettehad. Former member and first violinist of the Waseda Symphony Orchestra. I am currently a working musician. I do everything from session work (recording and arranging), performing my own music, as well as teaching violin. I have recorded with Grammy award winning producer Carmen Rizzo (co-founder of Niyaz) as well as other fusion artists such as Kaya Project and Karavan Sarai, and Dominic J Marshall.
Special Skills and Trainings
Outside of teaching I write and perform for my band, ZAMEEN-A; an experimental, concept-driven project looking to explore the poetic and deeply emotional state of “ecstatic suffering” by combining the sensual and moody expression of the violin as it is juxtaposed with the progressive textures of noise, ambient, and industrial production. My latest album Cry [No More] was presented as a 4DSOUND performance where I was able to spatialize every sound, instrument, and synth in my music to create a highly physical, immersive, omni-directional listening experience that I coin as "sound installations." I believe that my current work as a musician is demonstrative of the diverse avenues one can take by studying classical instruments. Persian violin, which I have studied for the past decade, is the prominent feature of my current work. I actively push the limits of emotionality within the structure of experimentalism and in that sense the Persian violin is a poetic choice set apart from the confines of "classical" or "world" genres. Earlier in my music career I spent a 1.5yrs living in Tokyo and performed with the Waseda Symphony Orchestra where I played first violin. Though I teach classical violin my students know of the other styles of music I write and perform. I hope that as a working musician I can demonstrate to my students that creativity and music is theirs to discover; let classical music be the foundation in which you establish work ethic, technique, and theory but let yourself express beyond what I teach you; play for yourself and take risks.
Lessons in a music studio
Hannah offers lessons from her studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Hannah can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Hannah is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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