Violin, piano and music teacher for all ages and levels

My approach to teaching is friendly, encouraging, patient and fun. Learning an instrument is an experimental process, different for everyone, and therefore I believe in an individualised approach, seeking to yield the best response from each individual pupil, no matter their age or current standard. I seek to develop each pupil's musicianship as well as technique, for which confidence building and the freedom to experiment during lessons are crucial. Most importantly, music is about sharing the joy of creativity so I believe lessons should be fun, imaginative and rewarding.

I am just finishing a PhD in violin performance at the University of York. I work currently as an approved tutor for York Music Hub with an enhanced DBS check and teach violin at the York Music Centre and Ralph Butterfield Primary School every week. I also direct the National Centre for Early Music's early music youth ensembles: the intermediate and senior Minster Minstrels. Currently, I have 14 additional private students aged 4 to adult and from beginners to post grade 8. Last summer, I also taught on the conservatoire level International School of Improvisation and I teach undergraduate music modules at the University of York. I have also greatly enjoyed providing outreach teaching for secondary school pupils as part of the University of York’s YESS, YorJourney, Shine and Roots to Success programmes. My peripatetic teaching style and references can be found here: .uk/musicteacher/Nina/3rMqxZ7nrA

As a professional performing baroque violinist, I recently delivered a solo recital at the National Centre for Early Music (.uk/events/nina-kumin/) as part of my PhD in violin performance and historical improvisation and regularly play with period instrument orchestras such as the Yorkshire Baroque Soloists, High Wire Baroque, 18th Century Sinfonia and the Swaledale Festival Orchestra.

I really enjoy teaching at all levels and seeing students grow in confidence, creativity and ability. If there are any opportunities available, whether teaching violin, piano or improvisation to individuals or groups, I would be very grateful for your consideration.