About Jillian
Jillian is an experienced violin instructor with a teaching philosophy that nurtures both technical proficiency and creative expression. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Western University and has an ARCT certification. Jillian offers violin lessons along with ear training, harmony, and advanced music theory. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she provides lessons online and in her studio in Newmarket. She has participated in international festivals and competitions, bringing a wealth of performance experience to her teaching.
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Teaching Philosophy As a violin instructor, my teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to excel and find joy in music, regardless of their starting point. I strive to create a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive, where students feel encouraged to explore their creativity while developing technical proficiency. Holistic Approach to Learning I believe in teaching the violin holistically, integrating technique, musicianship, and personal expression. My lessons are structured to develop a strong technical foundation, emphasizing proper posture, bowing techniques, and intonation. Alongside technical skills, I encourage students to understand the emotional depth of the music they are playing, fostering an appreciation for the artistry involved in performance. Individualized Instruction Every student is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and learning styles. I tailor my teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each student, whether they are a beginner learning the basics or an advanced player refining their technique. By setting personalized goals, I help students build confidence and achieve success at their own pace. Inspiring a Love for Music My goal as an educator is not only to teach students how to play the violin but also to instill a lifelong love of music. I introduce a wide range of repertoire, from classical masterpieces to contemporary works, allowing students to explore different genres and styles. I also encourage participation in ensembles, recitals, and community performances, which helps students develop their performance skills and experience the joy of sharing music with others.
Name: Jillian (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: female
I am working towards Doctoral of Musical Arts at Western University, which included pedagogy, performance classes and music research. I studied violin since the age of 4 and half until now. I studied under Professor Annette Barbara Vogel, and the training I underwent included RCM, Suzuki. I participated in a variety of music festivals such as in Italy, Brazil, United States and across Canada to hone my skills.
Vancouver International Competition (Finalist) Jfest International Competition (third place)
I spent my childhood attending a variety of concerts, classical, jazz, country, contemporary music. Because of this, I am very open-minded to a variety of music genres and would love to explore the different variety of music with my student. I have obtained my ARCT before heading to university, and have taught students to successfully obtain their RCM certificate with 100% pass rate. I have attended a variety of national music festivals such as National Academy Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra, Round Top Festival, Opera festival in Italy, and toured six cities in Brazil with Magisterra Soloists. These experiences not only enriched my learning as a performance musician, but also as a teacher, in which I had the chance to explore a variety of repertoire.
English
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Online lessons
Jillian 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.
Jillian's Studio Location
Jillian offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.