Book Individual Violin Lessons with Katie
I teach individual lessons most weeks in Motueka and by webcam. Lessons cost NZ$30 for a 30-min lesson. Click on "Individual lesson booking calendar" below to see what times are available. Note that you must be logged in to book lessons. If you are not in New Zealand, remember to set your time-zone when you get into the calendar.
As well as individual lessons, I also run group classes online for book 1-2 level. More information about these is under "Violin", "Group classes".
Rose is absolutely loving the lessons with you and it’s wonderful to see her practising daily and being inspired again. Thank you so much for taking her on.
Wow Katie! You are amazing. This is amazing. Thanks very much for the recording of the lesson and also for the explanations on how to find the videos- I struggled to find the right twinkle exercise. Really appreciate all you do. Alice is really enjoying seeing the improvements. Thanks a lot.
Booking lessons
Before booking a lesson, please book a free chat so we can meet and talk.
Parental input
Parental input is very important in Suzuki lessons so please be present during all lessons unless arranged prior. With younger children, one of your important roles is to take notes on what your child should practice. Even for older teens, it can still be helpful for you to listen in so you know what your child has been asked to practice and can follow up with them later.
Lessons in Motueka
I teach from my home in Motueka Valley, about 10 mins drive from Motueka.
Lessons by webcam
Most of my teaching is by webcam, which enables me to teach students all around the world. A laptop is the best device for doing lessons on, but you can use a phone or an ipad/tablet.
Sign into the weblink early so that you can check that your microphone, speaker and camera are working properly.
Costs
Startup costs are the cost of buying the Suzuki book and CD/mp3s and the cost of getting an instrument and associated accessories.
Website subscription costs NZ$30/month and gives access to watch the pre-recorded video lessons and the ability to book real-time lessons and upload videos.
Individual lessons (in Motueka or by webcam) cost NZ$30 for 30-min (in addition to the monthly website subscription).
How to get started
Do a 1-week-free subscription so you can have a look at the pre-recorded lessons and book a free chat.
When you're ready to start properly, subscribe with a paid membership, buy the Suzuki book and cd/mp3s, and organise an instrument to practice on.