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Viola & Violin 6 and up, all ages, adults encouragedCurrently accepting new students.
Biographical Info
Jen Clare Paulson moved to Madison from Chicagoland to get her doctorate in Viola Performance at the University of Wisconsin. She is currently a member of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Arbor Vitae String Quartet, Wisconsin Ensemble and the bluegrass band Milkhouse Radio. Her background includes playing classical, new/experimental music, rock, bluegrass and folk styles. Jen teaches in-person and on-line; she also works at Spruce Tree Music and Repair, repairing and restoring new and vintage fretted string instruments.
Teaching Statement
Playing a lot is the main way to get better.
My job as a teacher is to figure out what motivates you and makes you want to play. Is it the ringing tone of the violin, playing a pretty little tune, working out a difficult passage, playing for others or a week of rigorous daily practice? When it is difficult to articulate those things, I have several different pathways to start with and we customize our process as we go.
I think it is really important to build satisfaction and delight into the process while also figuring out a way to get work done on a consistent basis. Nothing motivates me more than seeing growth and progress; my goal is to help my students gain access to that feeling of achievement. I have over 20 years of experience teaching all ages and levels, listening to my students and helping them find their own way to making music.