Thy Duong Van (Kate) dedicated and passionate Violin Instructor currently teaching at PAA Music School – The Performing Arts Academy of Ho Chi Minh City.

Experienced in providing professional violin lessons to children, teenagers, and adults of different musical backgrounds and abilities, from complete beginners to intermediate learners.

Skilled in designing personalized curricula and structured learning pathways tailored to individual goals, abilities, and learning preferences.

Specialized in foundational violin techniques, music theory, sight-reading, musical interpretation, and preparation for internationally recognized music examinations, including ABRSM and AMEB.

Committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where students develop strong musical foundations, technical confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Music is an experience to be felt, not simply a skill to be mastered.

Every student has a unique way of understanding, experiencing, and expressing music. My teaching approach focuses on recognizing individual strengths, respecting each student’s learning pace, and encouraging personal musical expression.

Through supportive guidance and engaging lessons, I aim to help students build confidence, discover their musical identity, and develop a meaningful connection with music.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Violin Instructor | PAA Music School |

• Provide private and group violin lessons for children, teenagers, and adults.
• Design personalized violin curricula and structured lesson plans.
• Teach violin fundamentals, including posture, bow hold, bowing techniques, fingering, and intonation.
• Develop students’ rhythm, sight-reading, music theory, and listening skills.
• Guide students in repertoire development, musical interpretation, dynamics, and expressive performance.
• Prepare students for ABRSM and AMEB violin examinations.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies to individual needs.
• Provide parents and adult learners with progress updates and practice recommendations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Violin Teaching & Instruction

• Beginner and intermediate violin instruction
• Private and group lessons
• Teaching children, teenagers, and adults
• Foundational violin techniques

Music Education

• Personalized curriculum development
• Music theory and sight-reading
• Repertoire development
• Musical interpretation and expression

Examination & Performance

• ABRSM and AMEB examination preparation
• Technical exercises and scale training
• Performance coaching
• Stage confidence development

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

• Violin performer in the television production Chị Đẹp Đạp Gió Rẽ Sóng 2024.
• Violin performer in the official music video Việc Lớn by Đen Vâu.
• Experience in solo, ensemble, and string quartet performances.