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- Ear Training
- Bluegrass Fiddle
- Fiddle
- Basic Music Theory
- Classical Violin
- Rock Violin
- Klezmer Violin
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Pamela Margon | Offering private lessons in
Olympia, Washington |
Introduction
I am a working musician, performer and teacher. I love collaborating with singer/songwriters, both in studio-recording settings and live performances. Initially trained as a classical violinist, my current passions include Old-Time Fiddle music and Klezmer and Balkaan music. In June 2011, I became the first teacher in Washington State to be certified in the Mark O'Connor Violin Method, a developmental fiddle curriculum emphasizing American folk music for students of all levels. As a teacher, I welcome beginning and intermediate students of all ages. I am also available as a coach for students of orchestra and string ensembles. My teaching philosophy centers around the idea that traditional folk ("fiddle") music can be used as a vehicle to learn and refine the fundamental techniques and ear-training required to play the violin.
My Teaching Background
I hold a degree in Music Pedagogy: Education and Teaching Methods from the Evergreen State College (2003).
I have performed, recorded and toured with the following artists:
Kendl Winter (K Records)
Tattered Dress
Southern Skies
Eleanor Murray
Kate Graves
The Northern Rail
Sandman, The Rappin Cowboy
Letters
The Blackberry Bushes String Band
The Erev Rav Klezmer Band
The Olympia Chamber Orchestra
The Garfield High school Orchestra (Seattle, WA)
Certifications and Awards
Celtic Arts Foundation-Winter School-2012 Scholarship Recipient
Williamson Foundation for Music-2011 Fellowship Recipient
American Festival of Fiddle Tunes-Scholarship Recipient 2007-2009
Training/Seminars
Mastery of the Scottish Arts Workshop- January 2012, Seabeck, WA
Mark O'Connor Violin Method - June 2011- Johnson City, TN
Alasdair Fraser's Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School Santa Cruz, CA (2011)
Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Port Townsend, WA (2007-2010)
My Teaching Philosophy
I offer personalized instruction according to the desires and needs of the student. My teaching methods include: The Mark O'Connor Violin Method , Playing by Ear, Reading Music, Suzuki Method, Improvisation,
Rates And Availability
Private lessons are taught in my home studio, 5 minutes from downtown Olympia.
30 minute lesson: $25
45 minute lesson: $30
60 minute lesson: $40
*Weekly lessons for Elementary school-aged children are offered at a flat-monthly rate, please contact me for details.
Classes/Workshops/Presentations
$100 per hour
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