FROM STUDENT ~
Taking
up the study of violin as an adult beginner is certainly
a daunting task. So finding a competent, patient, and
insightful teacher is absolutely essential.
Julianne Klopotic qualifies marvelously
on all counts:
* In addition to
being a highly accomplished professional performer,
she is a multifaceted teacher who meets her students—of
all ages—on their own level.
* Studying with Julianne is a holistic process. She
gauges her student’s
progress and introduces new pieces and new techniques organically as
the student is ready. The course of study is not rigidly prescribed,
though fundamentals are always emphasized and classic books for technique
and etudes are used extensively.
* Julianne is endlessly patient; teaching, then reviewing all aspects
of basic technique, often finding that new approach or insight into an
old problem that helps the student internalize correct playing.
* Julianne’s wide-ranging curiosity and appreciation of extra-musical
subjects, particularly meditative, and spiritual practices enriches
the learning experience, encouraging the student to approach playing
as far more than the mere sum of its parts.
* For me personally, studying with Julianne as an adult has been a
complete learning experience; I’ve begun to achieve some technical proficiency
in my playing, but also I’ve developed new and deeper appreciation
of all music, and I’ve even learned a few things about myself.
Ron Sharpe, (student since
February 2004)
