I
have been taking violin lessons from Jean-Michel Jacquon for two years
and I highly recommend him to anyone, whether an absolute beginner, an
adult returning to the violin or parents seeking an instructor for their
children. After only a year and a half of lessons, my friend requested
that I play Pachelbel’s Canon at her wedding and with Jean-Michel’s
help, I was able to do it. He helped me with the technical aspects of
the piece, helped me put together a program of pre and post-ceremony
music and gave me the encouragement I needed to perform.
Jean-Michel
really emphasizes building all the skills a musician needs. I am almost
40 years old so have no ambitions to play professionally but I
appreciate that Jean-Michel takes our lessons as seriously as if I might
play in an orchestra one day. I am interested in all kinds of music and
I have asked Jean-Michel for help with everything from Hungarian and
Scottish folks tunes to Finnish polkas. No matter what I bring to him,
he helps me play it better.
I
had been thinking about taking violin lessons for years before I
actually started and my only regret is that I didn’t start sooner. It is
not easy, but it is very rewarding. I find now that the best remedy for
a tough day at work is to come home and practice! Although the Suzuki
method is based on classical music, so far everything I’ve learned is
also used in traditional fiddle tunes. It seems to me a good way to
build basic skills to play all styles of music.
Jean-Michel is an excellent teacher and will help you achieve your musical goals, whatever they may be.
Rachel Neville, Honolulu