Whether you’re an intermediate or advanced violin student, I’m here to help you push the boundaries of your musical abilities. Drawing from the Russian violin school, we’ll build on your current technical foundations, then work together to develop new techniques and refine your skills.
Every student has different learning needs. Whether you’re preparing for the stage or simply want to improve your playing, you'll receive practical, step-by-step training in order to reach your goals. With my experience and your determination, we can achieve incredible results.
I can help you prepare for:
In-person lessons are the best way to advance your violin playing. By creating a highly-personalized approach tailored to your learning needs, we can work toward big-picture goals while also focusing on small, but important physical details that will take your performance to the next level.
To get started, I offer an introductory lesson where I can get to know you and understand your needs. From there I can develop a learning plan to put you on a path to success.
In-Person lessons are available to students in the Portland, Oregon metro area.
Every student should be able to receive high quality mentoring. That's why I'm making my lessons accessible to students from all nationalities and backgrounds. Through the internet, you can take lessons from the comfort of your own home.
In order to get the most out of our lessons, you’ll need a good microphone, webcam and high-speed internet connection, and most importantly of all - enthusiasm for learning!
I am located in Portland, Oregon (Pacific Time) - Lessons can be conducted in English, Russian or French.
"Before I met Pauline, my self-confidence was very low – I loved the violin but hated my playing, was too harsh on myself and had a teacher who was not right for me. I still remember my first consultation lesson with Pauline... she was very positive and we ended up working together for almost two years. What a journey! She helped me build my confidence, sense of musicality and my passion for playing. We worked on everything a 20 year-old student needed to work on, phrasing, intonation, bow technique, choosing clever fingerings while still serving the music, posture and stage presence. The only reason I stopped taking lessons with her is because I was accepted for a bachelor degree in performance at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. Today, many years after my lessons with Pauline, what she taught me still resonates in me, and the repertoire we worked on is the one I still feel most confident and happy to play. I will never take for granted what I achieved without the help of teachers, and Pauline was one of the most important to me."
- Lisa
“Pauline helped me prepare for a solo concert where I had to play the Poem of CHAUSSON and Rondo Capriccioso of SAINT SAENS. She adapted to my needs and helped me gain confidence in my playing."
- Julien