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GIYEON MIN

Cupertino,CA

Summary

Classical violinist and experienced educator with over 15 years of experience in both performance and private instruction. Registered Violin Instructor through the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA). Proven track record of developing engaging, student-centered lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Violin Instructor

01.2009 - Current
  • Use diverse methods (Fischer, Suzuki, Galamian, Rolland, etc ) and effective teaching resources to boost technique and musicality
  • Deliver personalized violin instruction diverse approaches, including Fisher, Suzuki, Galamian, and Rolland.
  • Host two student recitals annually to build confidence and stage presence.
  • Host biannual recitals to foster performance confidence and stage presence.
  • Prepare students for competitions and local youth orchestras and state orchestra auditions with success
  • Prepare students successfully for auditions, competitions, and youth/state orchestra placements
  • Track progress through goals, evaluations, and parent updates
  • Teach theory alongside lessons for well-rounded musicianship

Violinist

01.2009 - Current
  • Performed as Assistant Concertmaster with Silicon Valley Orchestra (2025) and SBCC Orchestra (2012-2018)
  • Served as Concertmaster of the Goleta Orchestra (2013-2015)
  • Founded and led a Stella string quartet, performing at a variety of events as first violinist (2016-2018)
  • Played with Santa Barbara Chamber Music Society, University of Santa Barbara Orchestra, Utah Philharmonic Orchestra, and other regional ensembles (2009-2018)

Education

M.M. - Violin Performance

University of Utah
01.2011

B.M. - Violin Performance

Kangnam University
01.2005

Skills

    Adapting lessons to diverse learning styles and abilities

    Student goal setting and performance preparation

    Organizing recitals, auditions, and special events

    Skilled Music Notation software ( Noteflight )

    Audio/ Video Recording and editing for auditions

    Communication with parents and guardians

Certification

  • MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Certified Teacher (Ongoing)
  • SAA (Suzuki Association of the Americas) Registered Suzuki Violin Teacher – Completed Suzuki Teacher Training (2023)
  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other languages) (2011)
  • Mozarteum University Salzburg Summer Institute Violin Performance Certification (2005)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Korean, English

Timeline

Private Violin Instructor

01.2009 - Current

Violinist

01.2009 - Current

M.M. - Violin Performance

University of Utah

B.M. - Violin Performance

Kangnam University

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