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About
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).
Overview
Hired 42 times
Serves Mercer Island, WA
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22 years in business
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2018
2017
Services offered
Subjects of interest
Level of experience
Instrument student plays
Piano
Violin
Cello
Other
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and value.
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Cristina M.
Mar 9, 2017
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Our experience at Studio Savage has been fabulous.
My daughter asked me for violin lessons and we couldn't find a better match. Theresa is very patient and explains very well to my daughter what she need to practice during the week. The lessons are good and fun, some times lessons involve games than after a few weeks transform into songs on the violin. Also, my daughter is catching fast on notes and reading music while she plays.
Most important, my daughter is still exited about the violins, I am happy because she is doing progress, and we both love the teacher.
Violin Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Prashant S.
May 25, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Theresa is able to help me start from ground up, and helping me remove blocks from my learning path. She is also instilling discipline into the practice, and help me move continuously forward.
Violin Lessons (for adults)
Meena G.
Dec 29, 2016
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Good experience so far. Theresa sent me a quote in less than 30 mins. She responded to my call in a timely manner. We have hired her as our violin instructor.
Violin Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Shiraz Z.
Aug 20, 2017
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Theresa is amazing. She is patient, highly skilled and understanding. I would recommend her very highly to anyone who wants to learn violin.
Violin Lessons (for adults)
Edite F.
Nov 6, 2017
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Theresa is lively and knowledgeable in her craft, and flexible with what you're intetested in while still providing excellent guidance.
Violin Lessons (for adults)
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Theresa Sauvage
FAQs
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
