Kimia Ghaderi Violin Studio
It is my goal to instill a deep appreciation and passion for music, teach valuable life skills through the disciplined study of music, and provide my students with strong technical facility and artistic expression which will enable them to achieve their goals. Furthermore, I aim to instill confidence and ease of self-expression within each of my students, and to provide a comprehensive music education which heightens their abilities and their appreciation for this art form.
During lessons, I provide specific guidance to help develop the student’s technical and musical ability, focusing on the student’s individual needs and goals. My curriculum includes training in music history, music theory, and aural skills, which all contribute to a well-rounded education in music. I have complete pedagogical training in the Suzuki Method, and implement a variety of other materials and resources tailored to each student. My students learn to think creatively, problem-solve, manage a practice schedule, set short-term and long-term goals, and share their artistic work with audiences in multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.
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Kimia Ghaderi has over ten years of experience teaching students of all ages in private, classroom, chamber, and orchestral settings. She completed long-term training in all ten units of the Suzuki Method with Kimberly Meier-Sims at the Sato Center for Suzuki Studies (Cleveland Institute of Music) and has served on the violin faculty of numerous programs including Baldwin Wallace University Community Music School, Interlochen Summer Arts Academy, Arts at Gilmour Academy, Grand Rapids Chamber Music Camp, GVSU String Leadership Camp, and El Sistema at the Rainey Institute. She currently has a thriving private studio.
Testimonials
“Kimia is not only a skilled performer but also a wonderful teacher. She was thorough, approachable and truly cared that her students were making real progress. She went out of her way to present information that put students on the path to become adept musicians. My daughter finally was learning the correct way to practice, how to improve, music theory, music history and more advanced technical skills. Lessons with Ms. Ghaderi were a wonderful experience and we so appreciate her willingness and excitement to share her talent and knowledge with her students.”
– Jackie (student’s mother)
“Ms. Ghaderi is a dedicated and knowledgeable violin teacher. She has been teaching my child for three years; as a result, my child has made rapid progress with technique, repertoire, and music theory. Ms. Ghaderi’s curriculum is well structured, and her lessons are interesting as well as challenging. I am especially impressed by her ability to tailor her teaching to a student’s specific level and needs, for that ability makes her instructing highly effective and productive. My child will certainly continue his violin journey with Ms. Ghaderi; I would recommend Ms. Ghaderi to anyone who is in search of an excellent violin teacher.”
– Qing (student’s mother)
“As an adult musician looking to play the violin at an advanced level, I have been extremely happy with Kimia Ghaderi as a teacher! Her style of teaching is exceptionally precise and intentional. She is able to break down complicated passages, and is always careful to select repertoire that best supports the development of her students. I feel as if my practice habits have been transformed, and my playing has improved so much in the time I’ve spent taking lessons with her! In addition to outstanding instruction, Kimia provides opportunities for her students to perform in studio recitals. She helped me record pieces for chamber music festivals each summer, and supported me when I decided to join a community orchestra. I have no doubt that anyone would benefit from Kimia’s expertise- I highly recommend her as a teacher!”
– Carolyn (student)
