I graduated highschool and I have about a year’s worth of college credits. I started playing the violin when I was 6, and I’m now 22. I have played in school, outside school in private string ensembles, and was a member of the Vermont Youth Orchestra for a few years. I have had one student before, a six year old named Dakota, who made quite good progress. However, Dakota and her family moved away and I can’t find her parents to use as a reference. I am now a parent of a 9-month old and would like to teach part-time at home and have my sister watch my son in another room while I’m teaching. Am I experienced enough to teach basic beginner violin? I would consider myself in between intermediate and expert. I would inform prospective students that I am only qualified enough to teach for the first few years of their career…
You don’t need any sort of degree because you would be classified as a tutor. I would get some business cards made advertising your services and how many years experience you have playing violin. Also mention what levels you would teach. I know lots of friends who have been tutors or instructors of various subjects and musical instruments. Most do not have any sort of degree, just a lot of knowledge or skill as it sounds like you do as well! Good luck- you can make a lot of extra money if the word gets out that you are a good instructor!
Feb
27
Filed under: string ensemble
i think u would be able to teach..u have played long enuf and is experienced enuf
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It depends on whether you want to use your experience to start a small school or just teach at home.
One avenue would be to go to the local college or high school and talk with the music professor/teacher there or a band director. S/he could maybe listen to you and give advise of your level of expertise.
You could also list your services on something like Craig’s list for your area.
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You don’t need any sort of degree because you would be classified as a tutor. I would get some business cards made advertising your services and how many years experience you have playing violin. Also mention what levels you would teach. I know lots of friends who have been tutors or instructors of various subjects and musical instruments. Most do not have any sort of degree, just a lot of knowledge or skill as it sounds like you do as well! Good luck- you can make a lot of extra money if the word gets out that you are a good instructor!
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You can teach private lessons no problem, just put an ad on craigslist. You would not be able to teach in a school system.
Don’t charge less than 15 dollars an hour, most studios charge upwards of 35 an hour.
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No because like others have said you would be a tutor. Now if you are wanting to teach in a school as an orchestra teacher then you would have to have a degree of some sort…that you need to check with your state.
You may want to ask a school if you could have the teacher hand out some flaiers for extra practice. But be sure to talk to the teacher first. There may be things or issues he/she wants you to know about.
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you should be good to go with early lessons
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I was a nanny for a woman who taught piano at her house, I do not think you would need a degree to teach at your own home. If you wanted to teach in a school or something more professional, then you may need one. If I were you I would post your services on craigslist or in the newspaper. You have more than enough experience to be able to teach violin… just put your self out there!
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All you need is a violin and a bow.
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