GRADE: Youth and Adult
LOCATION: Crocker School, to be determined
INSTRUCTOR: Eline van den Ende
FEE: $40 for half hour lessons; $55 for 45 minute lessons

TEACHING METHOD: Ms. van den Ende has developed a unique teaching style based on her own European training and her many years of experience teaching and performing. Beginning students will learn the rudiments of violin technique, master simple pieces as well as note reading and basic music theory. Intermediate students will be exposed to more challenging repertoire and more advanced facets of violin technique. Ms. van den Ende will also prepare any intermediate students for youth orchestra auditions if necessary. Advanced students will work through most of the violin etude books and learn the standard violin concerti and orchestral excerpts.
BIOGRAPHY: Eline van den Ende was born in Zierikzee, Holland and received her musical training at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. Eline is a member of the first violin section of the Symphony Silicon Valley (formerly the San Jose Symphony) and Ballet San Jose and is concertmaster of the American Musical Theater of San Jose Orchestra.

For information phone: (650) 994-5941
E-mail: vioeline@comcast.net