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We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Reid for her dedication and passion in teaching our daughter Shannon the violin. Shannon has been learning with Ms. Reid for over a semester now, and during this time, she has made remarkable progress not only in her playing technique but also in her understanding of music theory and history. Ms. Reid is an exceptionally patient and caring teacher. She takes the time to ensure that Shannon fully grasps each new skill and concept, and her ability to explain both the technical aspects of playing and the broader context of music has greatly enriched Shannon’s musical education. Whenever Shannon has a performance, Ms. Reid provides detailed guidance and preparation, always offering enthusiastic encouragement before she goes on stage. Thanks to her support, Shannon approaches each performance with confidence. Shannon absolutely loves her lessons with Ms. Reid and always looks forward to them with joy. We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher to guide her on this musical journey.
Sincerely,
Jie Liu
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I am writing this testimonial to wholeheartedly recommend Louise Reid as an outstanding violin teacher. From the very first lesson, Louise has shown not only exceptional musical expertise but also an incredible ability to connect with her students, fostering both their love for music and their technical skills.
Under Louise’s guidance, Jianuo has not only improved his violin playing significantly but has also developed a deeper appreciation for music. Her patience, encouragement, and personalized teaching approach have been instrumental in helping him overcome challenges and build confidence. Louise’s lessons are always engaging and tailored to Jianuo’s individual needs, ensuring that he is constantly motivated and progressing.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Louise’s teaching is her ability to instill a sense of discipline and dedication in her students while keeping the lessons enjoyable and inspiring. Her passion for music and teaching is evident in every interaction, and it’s this enthusiasm that has ignited a similar passion in Jianuo.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend Louise highly enough. She is not just a teacher but a mentor who deeply cares about her students’ overall growth as musicians and individuals. Any student fortunate enough to learn under her tutelage will undoubtedly be on the path to achieving great musical heights.
Jeff Lai
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I am thrilled to write this testimonial for my daughter’s violin teacher, Louise Reid, who has had a positive impact on my daughter musical journey. Louise is an exceptional teacher who possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of violin playing. Her teaching style is patient, encouraging, and engaging, and she has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand ideas. She always provides constructive feedback that helps my daughter to grow and develop.
What we appreciate most about Louise is her ability to make the learning process fun and enjoyable. She always finds ways to make lessons engaging and interesting.
Overall, I would highly recommend Louise to anyone looking for a violin teacher. She is a true professional who is dedicated to helping students achieve their musical goals.
Sarah Sun
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I would highly recommend Louise Reid to anyone seeking a violin instructor for their child.
Louise has been teaching our ten-year-old son violin lessons for the past five months. During that time our family has been impressed by her professional teaching standards and style on many levels.
First, she is always keen, well prepared, and able to meet lesson targets while having some fun with our son. Second, she has natural teaching skills and a wealth of music knowledge and theory that enable her to draw children into the lesson even when they are tired. Finally, because Louise is kind and genuine, our son is compelled to emulate her high standards and meet her expectations.
As a parent I have enjoyed Louise’s social nature and her obvious enthusiasm to teach our son. I have also very much appreciated her ability see the long-term nature of learning an instrument and her gentle ability to convey that to our son and to us as parents so we can stay focused. Louise helps to inspire us musically by inviting us to the Victoria Chamber Orchestra concerts, in which she plays, and providing a complimentary ticket to our son.
At any level of learning the violin, I can say with confidence that students are in truly capable hands if they are studying under Louise Reid.
Sincerely,
Debra and Ken Martin
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I started taking lessons from Louise after an absence of 40 years from playing my violin. Louise is both a gifted teacher and accomplished player. She is very knowledgeable about correct playing technique and has the ability to convey that knowledge to me in a positive and rewarding way. Her attention to detail and musical interpretation in her teaching gives me something new to work on each week. As I prepared for a family recital Louise gave me all kinds of helpful advice not only about how to play my part but also about how to play with a small group of other musicians. She even came to my house to act as a coach for our group.
I have learned a tremendous amount from Louise and hope to continue to learn more in the future. I would highly recommend Louise as a teacher for both young and old.
Julie Alexander, PhD.
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After a many years of wanting to learn to play the violin, I finally had a violin in my hands and needed a teacher. I found Louise via her website. From lesson #1, I have been impressed with her teaching method – guiding me through stretching exercises, to learning different scales, practicing with different scales, theory, writing music, different pieces to learn, and even how to properly take care of my violin. Six months later, she continues to challenge me every week, having more faith in me than I do myself. I am now struggling with third position and shifting exercises. It is so much fun for me. She is so encouraging and knowledgeable. I look forward to my lesson every week, as I know it will always be an incredible learning and challenging experience. I have so much more to learn from her….
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Paola Moya Herrera
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It took some time for us to find a violin teacher for our daughter, Katrina, because we not only wanted someone who could engage her to have fun with the instrument but would also provide the kind of formal training necessary for Katrina to gain the theoretical foundation requisite for advanced training. Louise Reid has provided her with a learning environment that has been both challenging and fun. We are very happy with Katrina’s progress and the enjoyment the violin provides her. We are grateful for Louise’s attentiveness to our daughter’s progress and for her flexibility and cooperation with lesson scheduling. We are lucky to have found such a talented and professional teacher and we look forward to a fruitful musical relationship between our daughter and Louise for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Wayne and Beth Reid
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Louise has been a wonderful teacher to our son 10 years old Lyam. He was really not keen to be playing the violin at all but his school required it. We decided to help him by putting him in lessons. He had a 180 degree turn and is now an avid player, taking pride in his playing. We attribute this to Louise’s gentle nature and ease of working with youngsters. We would highly recommend her tutelage to anyone!
Kate Jordan