Alison Savic Viola Violin
other tutors: Kirsty Hugill, Jackie Oates, Rebecca Willson
Alison teaches the Violin and the Viola to grade 3.
My thoughts about teaching music
For small children I like to use the Nelson method, but also use a wide range of other material and enjoy teaching groups of 2/3. I am happy for children to take music exams if they want to.
I am classically trained, but like to offer many different genres to the pupil. I find teaching to the pupils’ particular learning style is essential for them to enjoy playing and for them to progress. I encourage my pupils to play in ensembles as I believe that this is what music is all about.
Musical Experience
Alison began studying the violin at the age of 7 and became the leader of the Jersey Youth Orchestra. She studied Fine Art in Cardiff and became a graphic artist at the same time as playing professionally in local quartets, shows and folk groups.
She moved to Devon in 1996 and decided to pursue a music career, having completed the performance part of an ABRSM diploma and a PGCE. She worked as a peripatetic violin teacher, string coach for the Devon Youth String Orchestra and as a professional player for several years and then took up a post as a class music/choral teacher in a Devon primary school.
She then decided to look after her baby full-time! Alison is building up her teaching again now that her baby is older and plays professionally in ‘The Harbour String Quartet’ and in Tenstrings, an acoustic guitar and violin duo.
Alison on the internet
Harbour String Quartet website
other tutors: Kirsty Hugill, Jackie Oates, Rebecca Willson
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