Professional VIOLINIST & INSTRUCTOR in Fort Lauderdale

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Full time symphony orchestra used to be my job. Now because of the area I'm living in (lack of good quality culture) I am teaching, playing a lot of weddings, events, and in part time orchestras.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Try different teachers. Don't take the first acceptable one. Be motivated and critical.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. I would value my lessons more, record them and replay them so not to forget anything that was said or shown to me. I would listen to a lot more music while doing other things in life. I would what I was doing as much and as often as possible.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Know what you want to accomplish on your instrument. Set goals. Know what you want and what you will settle for. Be willing to work hard.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I have over 20 years of experience in full time high quality professional symphony orchestras in Sweden, Denmark, Malaysia and South Florida. I've been a concert master and section leader and section player full time working with sectional rehearsals and leading many violin sections for probably over 1000 concerts.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Being able to make great music. I love being able to express myself with my instrument. Music is one of the most exciting arts in life.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. They ask me what I can do for them.
My answer is that I can help them make themselves much better musicians and technicians.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. I had a student that was auditioning for a job that he had auditioned for 3 years in a row that not only got the job but won the audition unanimously out of over 30 violinists.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. How much fun it is to play great, have control and make great music.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I started as a hobby when I was a child and could never stop.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I am proud of so many. Just yesterday I played for a fund raiser and was proud to see so many people stop even though they were busy, to listen and enjoy. Also small children that stopped their parents to listen and look. I am proud of the freelance work that I did in Malaysia on tour in Japan. Proud of a couple of solo performances with professional orchestras in Sweden.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. In my line of work, playing in many different ensembles is a form of continuing education. Going to concerts and listening to a lot of music is also a part of continued education.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. I am teaching more than ever before which will hopefully affect many lives and spread for ever.

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. My most recent project is taking place now and I'll be able to tell more about it in about a month when it is complete. Working on a project for teaching bigger groups of students, master classes and section rehearsals.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. I'll teach the first lesson for free. Parents are encouraged to listen. 50 dollars an hour. I'll continue to teach as long as I feel like the student is motivated.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. If you want to motivate instrumentalists and have a lot of special knowledge to offer, this is the right profession for you. If you are doing it for the money it is not. Try to focus 100% on the students desires and needs.

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Do you still enjoy your work?
I not only still enjoy my work but love it more than ever.