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For more information including references or to set up a trial lesson, please call 503.860.7688 or e-mail wendyg@effesenden.com

Fall Joint Recital:
The students of Wendy Goodwin & Ashley Peck

open to the public!
Saturday, December 1st
Sydney's Cafe
1800 NW 16th




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David Kerr Violin Shop 503.238.4515

Ashley Peck
Cello/Piano Instructor

Portland Youth Philharmonic
Oregon Pro Arte Orchestra
Metropolitan Youth Symphony
Excellent Youth Orchestras

Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp
Incredible Summer Camp
 
  violin lessons - With Wendy Goodwin

Welcome to the Effesenden Music private lesson studio!  This is a place of creativity, empowerment and learning.  A specialized program of study is crafted to meet the unique learning style and goals of each individual student!


Have Fun & Build Strong Skills: As both teacher and performer, Wendy Goodwin emphasizes excellent technique that fosters a beautiful sound while having fun playing a variety of styles of music ranging from standard classical repertoire to jazz, fiddle and rock. 

Is the goal preparation for youth orchestra auditions?  Or maybe there is an interest in learning to improvise on the violin.  Whatever the case, Wendy is focused on empowering students to achieve their dreams. 


Experience: Ms. Goodwin began the study of violin at age three.  Childhood experiences included private instruction with Jay Gilbertson, Aida Baker and Julie Coleman as well as participation in youth orchestras including All State, Music in May & Portland Youth Philharmonic.  Wendy graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Fox University in 2000 with a BA in Music.  In 2002, Wendy completed her MM in music performance at Portland State University where she was a graduate assistant to Dr. Keith Clark and a private student of Carol Sindell.


Teaching Experience: Wendy has been a private violin instructor for over 10 years.  In addition she has taught group classes at Stafford Primary and Forte Music School as well as Music Theory, Music Appreciation and Chamber Music at the college level. Ms. Goodwin is an active performer in the Portland area—for more information visit concerts & news.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the prerequisites for studying violin with Wendy Goodwin?

A: Wendy accepts all levels of students from beginner to advanced.  The student must be willing to meet practice goals (which will be individually tailored.)

Q: I am an amateur adult violinist.  What can I  expect from violin lessons with Wendy Goodwin?

A: To benefit the most out of violin lessons as an adult, it is very important that the student have specific goals in mind--be that to learn to improvise, to be able to get better tone in order to participate in a church music ensemble, or to polish a specific skill such as vibrato and shifting.  Wendy listens carefully with the intent of helping the adult student see success.

Q; Will there be performance opportunities?

A: The studio holds recitals 2 to 3 times a year where students have the opportunity to share what they have learned in a supportive environment.  Wendy also strongly encourages students to pursue extracurricular performance opportunities ranging from youth orchestras to solo ensemble to church groups.  Many people have stage fright when it comes to playing alone in public.  The best way to cure the jitters is by building a memory bank of positive performance experiences!
 

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