Christine Dunaway

Reviews of Christine Dunaway

• "The Best Violin Teacher"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • rainey
  • Seattle, WA

  Review of Christine Dunaway, June 07, 2009

  Christine has been my daughter's violin teacher for 5.5. years. She is passionate about teaching and her enthusiasm and encouragement inspires her students to do their best. Many of her students successfully audition for the MCNW Honor's Recital each year. She has encouraged Audrey to participate in challening music camps and the youth symphony, which she does. One can attest to her teaching skills by listening to her students in a recital. You will see joyful playing and nary a squeaky string,
  Chrisitne is an excellent teacher for the beginning student, as well as the advanced student,
  What will we do without you, Chrisitne?
  Seattle's loss is Brisbane's gain.
  Lorraine

  • Pros:
  • Helpful, Engaging, Encouraging, Smart, Patient, Fun, Good communicator

  • How was this location?:
  • Awesome

  • How was the price?:
  • Great value

  I would recommend this teacher

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• "Excellent Instruction"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • SarahDavies
  • Seattle, WA

  Review of Christine Dunaway, December 10, 2008

  My step-daughter began taking violin from Christine just after she turned five. I can't say enough good things about what it has done for her education. Christine is a fun teacher and she's incredibly productive. Our daughter can be a handful with her endless questions and boisterous energy, but Christine knows exactly how to engage her in lessons. Most of the time, she doesn't even know she's learning, she just thinks she's playing games. There have been times when we've hit a rough spot, but Christine doesn't let up. She encourages and teaches in different ways until something clicks. This has taught our child the invaluable lesson that hard work and practice pays off.

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• "more than just music instruction"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • terry
  • Seattle, WA

  Review of Christine Dunaway, November 06, 2008

  Christine has taught my daughter for the last 5 years. She is one of those rare teachers that is about so much more than the notes and music. She has taught my daughter the importance of passion and fun in music, and most important has always emphasized the importance of using her gifts to help the broader community. My daughter has played for nursing homes, community events, and school events, and in small orchestra groups. Thanks to Christine, she understands music is a gift to be shared.

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• "Tracy Patton"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • Tracy Patton
  • Seattle, WA

  Review of Christine Dunaway, November 05, 2008

  My daughter started taking violin lessons from Christine when she was 4, and she just turned 8 today! We hope Christine will be our teacher for many years to come. She's an excellent music teacher. Through her, my daughter is learning the importance of balancing discipline with fun. I love watching my daughter take pride in being able to play an instrument and improve with practice. We both love Christine and would recommend her to anyone.

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• "Excellent teacher!"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • Jill Stefanin
  • Bothell, WA

  Review of Christine Dunaway, November 05, 2008

  Christine taught my daughter for 4 years. Her enthusiasm for music and especially the violin gave my daughter a renewed passion for playing. Christine's teaching style is very unique. She uses word pictures to help students improve technique. For my daughter, this was very effective. Her playing improved quite remarkably while under Christine's guidance. Christine not only taught the fundamentals of music, she also taught techniques of playing the violin to reduce fatigue and repetitive motion injury. She made learning fun. I would definitely recommend Christine Dunaway without hesitation.

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