Musical Art Studio announces new violin students' acceptance under

Mr Darin Varbanov.
He will resume teaching the violin from September 2015 onwards.
If you are interested to sign up, please send an e-mail to:

info.musicalartstudio@gmail.com

or call the Studio at 63382469 for more details or to make an arrangement.

For additional info visit http://www.musicalartstudio.net

It is very much personal, as the motor skills or the musical ear could differ significantly from one to another child. It is definitely easier to start with piano, since you can teach a child to play a tune almost right away, while for a violin student it will take at least several months to produce decent tone and learn how to play the notes in tune. On top of these, the body and hand positions while playing the violin are times more complicated, compared to the relatively comfortable piano position.

According to my experience, the age of 4 for piano or 4 and a half for violin are the most suitable. Of course, there are exclusions, but the age stated appears to be reasonable for the majority of children. Unfortunately, there are systems and teachers, who suggest that the students start as early as possible. This could only be referred to commercial purposes and not for the students’ benefits. Many examples could support my statement, but it is not that important. No matter when the student starts, provided it is not later then his/her age of 6-7, the crucial factor is the proper teaching. This is what produces the results and not that much the exact starting age.

According to my experience, I’d definitely recommend Trinity Diploma exam, as more gradual continuation after taking either ABRSM Grade 8 or Trinity Grade 8. I share the opinion, stated by other people that the Viva Voce part appears to be tricky for the majority of the students, simply because it requires different type of preparation, conducted by musicologist and not by instrumental teacher.

MUSICAL ART STUDIO - OPEN HOUSE and

VIOLIN MASTER CLASS, conducted by Mr Darin Varbanov

OPEN HOUSE

Date: Saturday, 24 and 31 January 2015 Time: 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Venue: Musical Art Studio,
address: 462 Crawford Lane, #02-59, Singapore 190462
Admission: Free

Musical Art Studio would like to extend an invitation to people, who are interested in taking music lessons (e.g. Piano, Violin, Guitar, Flute, Cello or Music Theory), to visit the Musical Art Studio on the above mentioned days/time.
During your visit you and your kids will be able to find out more about the instruments and classes taught, including observation of current classes, short talk to the teachers, testing an instrument and short (approximately 10 min) lesson session, as well as providing information on all aspects and goals of the instrumental or theoretical music classes, conducted at Musical Art Studio.

For more information, please call 63382469 or send an e-mail to: info.musicalartstudio@gmail.com

We look forward to meeting you at the Musical Art Studio.

Meanwhile, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2015 !

Musical Art Studio
http://www.musicalartstudio.net

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VIOLIN MASTER CLASS
Conducted by Mr Darin Varbanov

Date: Sat, 24 January 2015
Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Venue: Musical Art Studio, address: 462 Crawford Lane, #02-59, Singapore 190462
Admission: Active participant –
30 min. - $60.00
45 min. - $90.00
60 min. - $120.00

Listeners: Free admission for those, who accompany an active participant, limited up to the capacity of the premises – 20 seats.

Mr Darin Varbanov is the founder of Musical Art Studio and Violin teacher at the Studio since its establishment in 2006. Currently, he resides in the USA and will be back to Singapore to teach violin lessons at Musical Art Studio in Jan-Feb 2015.
Apart from the announced master class, Mr. Darin Varbanov will give private lessons to students, who intend to prepare for exams, auditions, competitions or to those, who intend to upgrade their skills and broaden their view on the violin performing art. (Please, check details with the Musical Art Studio).
For more details or to book a time slot, please call 63382469 or send an e-mail to: info.musicalartstudio@gmail.com

Musical Art Studio
http://www.musicalartstudio.net

Please, be invited to attend the Musical Art Studio Annual Concert 2014, which will be held on:

Saturday, 15 November
Time: 3.00 pm.
Venue: Japanese Association Auditorium. (120 Adam Rd, Singapore 289899)
Admission: Free
You may listen to students' and teachers' performances.

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It is good to read the interview below, particularly for those who are willing to find out how Suzuki method compares to other methods:


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Musical Art Studio ( http://www.musicalartstudio.net ) is registered as a private music school with MOE, Singapore.


We offer courses in:

- Violin,
- Piano,
- Cello,
- Music Theory,

as well as piano accompaniment for various exams (Grade 1 to Diploma level).

The courses are conducted by dedicated teachers and musicians, who have obtained high qualification and possess extensive experience. The courses at the Musical Art Studio (from beginners to advanced levels) aim to develop the students' technical skills for playing of the respective instrument as well as to prepare them for various exams, auditions, performances, music competitions etc. The essence of the teachers' pursuits is to expose the students to the beauty of the Music, as well as to enable them to understand and perform it as an actual Art.

Contact us:

MUSICAL ART STUDIO

Address: 462 Crawford Lane, #02-59 Singapore 190462

Phone: 63382469
e-mail: info.musicalartstudio@gmail.com

http://www.musicalartstudio.net
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Teaching Philosophy
The Violin performing style has been developing for long time and nowadays it is no longer any secret how to excel in the Violin technique. The music lovers worldwide enjoy the performances of more and more superior violinists, whose standards frequently go beyond the achievements of violinists from the past. To me, the general question in the near future will be how to make the learning processes more efficient, so that the time needed be reduced.
My teaching method uses the positive experience of the previous generations, as well as caters to the personal needs of every student. Playing music, respectively the Violin is a complex process, which factually pre-defines the long terms of studies. However, if you follow certain methods, putting the studying processes on an objective and scientific base, you may manage to achieve excellent results even within not that long time.
I have noticed that the learning by techniques gives the best result, because the violinist gets familiar with the respective technique and subsequently learns how to apply it or use it in combination with other techniques. Some people may think that it is an overworking method, but at the end of the day we realize that it is the short cut. The great benefit is that the violinist is on the right way towards proficiency, no matter how advanced he or she is. Moreover, the enjoyment playing the Violin, which usually requires a long time of suffering to play the notes in tune or just to produce a descent tone, comes more easily as a result of these methods. It may still require perseverance, but the effort is crowned with success, as the violinist progresses and this progress is noticeable even within a short term.
The method bases on the understanding that the musical notes are the primary symbols of Music and they must be known as well as the letters of the alphabet are. At the same time the respective tone pitch, matching the note must be listened to and gradually remembered in a strong connection with the musical notes. All the subsequent details e.g. string on which you draw the bow or finger used for playing of the note, also appear to be in strong connection with the primary symbols. These details just take the process forwards into the actual tone production after which the self controlled intonation comes up to complete the full circle with (if necessary) or without (if not necessary) correction of the tone pitch. All this refers to the production of a single tone and you could imagine the complexity of the process, since there are many tones even in a simple tune. Subsequently, the technique of playing in rhythm, changing positions, vibrato, various bow strokes, double stops etc. are studied separately and in connection with each other.
The learning of how to play the Violin is a journey, which has no end once you embark on it. The accomplishment knows no boundaries. That is the greatest charm of Violin playing, as along the way it turns into infinity.

Darin Varbanov
Violinist, Violin Teacher