Learn to play the violin,
make friends and do well in school!
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| Violin/Fiddle Teacher - Maria Murillo |
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Maria
is a wonderful violinist who is extremely well rounded and a great musical role model. In addition to the traditional classical
style that most teachers offer, she also plays fiddle, mariachi, pop and swing - and she loves to play and teach them all!
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Like most kids Maria started playing classical violin in her school orchestra.
After graduation, she continued playing the violin in various groups all around San Francisco. After a long stint with
a working mariachi band, Maria moved on to other styles including Western Swing fiddle. She is currently playing professionally
with a Bluegrass band called Spinning Wheel and another band called Bonafide Americana.
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Maria
teaches students of various levels and backgrounds, from beginners to advanced students, in private or group lessons.
She covers the basics quickly and thoroughly. You will learn to read music and eventually be able to pick up a music book
and just play. How cool is that? Learning by ear can also be fun and very useful in your playing with other groups or
attending jams. You will also learn how to improvise which is really not a big deal once you get started. Maria
says, "One of the most important goals for me is to make learning fun and very enjoyable!" Call us today for more
info on lessons with Maria.
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| Violin Instructor - Julie Mae |
Julie Mae - Violin Teacher
email: julie@gillsmusic.net
Julie received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from California State
University, East Bay. She has over twenty years experience teaching young children, teenagers and adults. Among her
professional credits include teaching in the preparatory music departments at San Francisco State University, Holy Names
University, St. Cecelia Catholic School in San Francisco, Castilleja School in Palo Alto, the LAGATS program in Livermore
and at Gill's Music since 2004.
Julie is an active member of the Suzuki Association of America
as well as a past member of the Music Teachers Association of California. The Suzuki Violin Method is her specialty. Julie
offer her students three "ensemble-type" recitals each year. To schedule violin lessons with Julie Mae or for more information please email Julie from the link above.
Have a great day!
