Studio Sauvage

Serves , WA

35244

Hired 42 times

Not yet available

21 years in business

$45

5.0

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Theresa Sauvage
Completed on 6/16/2021

Introduction

Welcome to Studio Sauvage! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I hope that we have an opportunity to make music together! I hold both a bachelor’s degree in violin performance and a master’s in Kodaly pedagogy (music education) and I have been teaching for over ten years in a variety of different settings ranging from private lessons and university musicianship tutoring to choirs and string orchestras. I have worked with students with a variety of special needs and have extensive experience specifically with dyslexic students ranging from grade school through college. When a student comes to me, I tailor lessons to their interests and abilities and I aim to make lessons fun and engaging, while also appropriately challenging. It is my greatest joy as a teacher to help my students succeed and meet their musical goals and I strive to give my students tools and skills so they can play any music they wish independently. The most rewarding thing for me as a teacher is to see the student's eyes light up when the master a concept and to celebrate those accomplishments with them. Currently, I run a private studio centrally located on Mercer Island as well as remotely through FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom. I also teach through Bellevue College (high school students and adults can take violin lessons for college credit).

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Current rates are: $45 for 1 30min lesson $60 for 1 45min lesson $80 for 1 1-hour lesson I offer discounted rates for student who sign up for a term of lessons (Sep.-Dec.), (Jan.-May), (Jun.-Aug.). I also prorate for students who sign up after a term had already started. The monthly rates per term are: $140 per month for 30min lessons $180 per month for 45min lessons $220 per month for 1-hour lessons

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I love helping students to meet their goals and succeed. In order to help do that, I assess the level and ability of each new student and develop an individualized curriculum for them using standard technique, student chosen repertoire, and musicianship/theory exercises.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Bachelor's in Violin Performance Master's in Kodaly Pedagogy

What types of customers have you worked with?

I work with an extremely diverse clientele ranging from young children to adults. I was the Teaching Assistant for the violin department during my undergraduate training and since then in my private studio, I have taught students as young as three all the way through adults. Also during my university studies, I taught musicianship/music theory as well as music history at the undergraduate level. I also have directed choirs in the Bay Area as well as the Greater Seattle Area.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What are your goals regarding taking lessons? How much time do you anticipate practicing? What other activities do you have in your life currently and how do you see lessons fitting into your schedule?