Violin Instruction
As a teacher, I am committed to addressing the needs of each student as an individual. Everyone learns in his or her own way. I structure my teaching (either Suzuki or traditional method) to optimally match the student’s own personal learning style.
My mission as a teacher is to foster creative and independent learning. My approach is to teach students to exercise logic: ...
As a teacher, I am committed to addressing the needs of each student as an individual. Everyone learns in his or her own way. I structure my teaching (either Suzuki or traditional method) to optimally match the student’s own personal learning style.
My mission as a teacher is to foster creative and independent learning. My approach is to teach students to exercise logic: analyze whatever challenge is facing them and then break down the problem into achievable components. Ultimately, my goal is to teach my students to think and solve problem for themselves.
The best teaching is both productive and fun. I believe in goal-oriented – as opposed to time-oriented—lessons and individual practice. Another important concept in my teaching is the balance of compassion, encouragement, and discipline. Playing (and teaching) a string instrument requires dedication.
While not every student will go on to become a professional musician, it is my job to give each student the foundation and the best possible training as if they would choose a career in music.
To set up violin or viola lessons with Dr. Schmidt, email jacqueline.m.schmidt@gmail.com
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- Portland Ave & E 34th St, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Price: $25.00
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Notes: The first lesson is an interview lesson, for which I do not charge.... see more
Notes:
The first lesson is an interview lesson, for which I do not charge. This gives us a chance to see how personalities and working styles match up, without obligation on either side.
If you are accepted into the studio, you will receive a half-hour lesson with me each week. The cost will be $25 per lesson and you pay for each month's lessons at the beginning of the month.
People who find the cost a challenge should contact me for scholarship information.
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"Most Amazing Teacher Ever"
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- Robin Zebrowski
- Beloit, WI
Review of Jacqueline Schmidt, January 02, 2009
It's hard to write a review for a teacher who is as amazing as Dr. Schmidt. Jackie introduced me as an adult student to the violin in graduate school - I had never picked up an instrument, was 28 years old, and she totally took on the challenge to teach me using the Suzuki Method. I was her student for a year when we were both in Eugene, Oregon, and she did such a good job that I stuck with the instrument even after she graduated and moved out of the city. More than 2 years later, we were both living in Portland, Oregon, and I took up private lessons with her again, enthusiastically. I had sought her out when I learned she was in my city because, in spite of amazing interim instructors, no other teacher has been able to be as flexible in adjusting individual lessons as Jackie.
In addition to her regular lessons, Jackie would step things up with additional musical pieces if she thought I was up to the challenge, and she would slow things down when she saw me struggling with specific measures. She has tricks and exercises to deal with any unexpected trouble spots in a piece of music (of which my untrained adult fingers found plenty). You never feel as if you're doing a bad job with Jackie as your instructor - she's encouraging and helpful, and personable in a way that invites you to challenge yourself for her sake. I never wanted to let her down, and that was an easy motivator to be sure I kept up with my practicing!
Jackie also went above and beyond her duties as my instructor in private lessons. During the summer after each year of my lessons with her, she graciously took 3 of her students on in small group lessons so we could get experience playing with others. The individual attention is amazing, and she is so attentive to each student that she brings them to the next level at precisely the right time, never rushing things and never letting anyone slack off.
When I learned she was leaving Portland, I was extremely saddened to lose the best violin instructor I've ever had, and I hope Minneapolis knows how lucky it is to have her!
(Please note: I am a professor myself now, and so I'm acutely aware of how important it is to be able to teach to the student in front of you and not be a cookie-cutter instructor that just teaches the same thing, the same way, to everyone. This, if nothing else, is what makes Dr. Schmidt such an incredible violin/viola instructor in private lessons.)
It's hard to write a review for a teacher who is as amazing as Dr. Schmidt. Jackie introduced me as an adult student to the violin in graduate school - I had never picked up an instrument, was 28 years old, and she totally took on the challenge to teach me using the Suzuki Method. I was her student for a year when we were both in Eugene, Oregon, and she did such a good job that I stuck with t...
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"Wonderful teacher of viola"
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- Douglas Brown
- Portland, OR
Review of Jacqueline Schmidt, August 14, 2008
Jackie taught my now 14-15 year old son viola for two years, and I myself sought her out for viola lessons. Her strengths in teaching are her phenomenal level of energy, focus, and enthusiasm, and her ability to motivate and engage young people even when their thoughts and moods might not be always with the task at hand. Jackie is demanding of her students without being strict or punishing, and brings out their best. She takes a personal interest in their lives, and keeps the mood of lessons light and jovial while also being focused and productive. She is a great violist and I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to play with her. We miss her in Portland!
Doug Brown
Jackie taught my now 14-15 year old son viola for two years, and I myself sought her out for viola lessons. Her strengths in teaching are her phenomenal level of energy, focus, and enthusiasm, and her ability to motivate and engage young people even when their thoughts and moods might not be always with the task at hand. Jackie is demanding of her students without being strict or punishing, and...
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Notes: The first lesson is an interview lesson, for which I do not charge.... see more
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The first lesson is an interview lesson, for which I do not charge. This gives us a chance to see how personalities and working styles match up, without obligation on either side.
If you are accepted into the studio, you will receive a half-hour lesson with me each week. The cost will be $25 per lesson and you pay for each month's lessons at the beginning of the month.
People who find the cost a challenge should contact me for scholarship information.
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