Sofía Carnelli

1 Year Teaching on Lessonface
Suzuki Violin
Lesson Fees
$25.00 / 45 Minutes

About

🎻 Violin & Spanish Learning – A Unique Musical Experience

Hello! I'm Sofía, a passionate violin teacher dedicated to helping students grow musically while fostering well-being.

I specialize in step-by-step violin instruction, ideal for beginners, using the Suzuki method to ensure a natural and enjoyable progression. My classes combine technical development with wellness practices, helping students build confidence and healthy habits through music.

I have trained with renowned violin teachers from Uruguay, Brazil, Serbia, and Switzerland, equipping me with diverse pedagogical tools to support my students' musical journey. Additionally, my lessons are conducted entirely in Spanish, offering students the opportunity to learn violin while improving their Spanish skills in a natural and engaging way.

Teaching Style

I guide students through a structured yet flexible approach, ensuring they build a solid foundation with efficient body mechanics and relaxed technique.

🎶 Suzuki Method: A natural learning process that mirrors language acquisition, making violin accessible for all ages. 🎼 Ear Training: Developing musical intuition through listening exercises to enhance precision and expression. 🎻 Repertoire Selection: Choosing music that matches each student's level while exploring various styles. 🎵 Improvisation: Encouraging creativity by treating music as a language, allowing students to express themselves freely. 📅 Practice Strategies: Establishing effective routines for consistent progress without stress.

I help students understand how their body works and how to use it most efficiently. I work with students to help them relax so that it is easy to develop technical skills and practicing becomes enjoyable. We build on those good physical foundations with scales and other exercises to develop the basic building blocks of any music you might want to play.

Curriculum

I tailor my teaching method to each student's needs, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience.

📖 Recommended Texts:

  • Suzuki Violin School (Volumes 1-3) – Ideal for beginners following the Suzuki method.

  • Essential Elements for Strings – Great for building technical foundations.

Credentials & Affiliations

Introductory Musical Cycle - violin - University School of Music - Uruguay, 2019-2021

Bachelor's degree in music - Institute of Music - Faculty of Arts Uruguay. 2022-Present

Diploma in music in territory, management and musical mediation - National University of Arts - Argentina. 2022

Music for Wellness Berklee Certificate.

Private lessons in Switzerland with violinist Carolina Mazalesky - 2024

 

Violin teacher at Rudolf Steiner Waldorf School. Ciudad de la Costa - Uruguay 2022-2024

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