Kathrin welte - voice and violin instructor

Kathrin holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Mount Allison University and a Masters of Music in Solo Vocal Performance from McGill University. Parallel to a successful performance career in the classical music field, she teaches private voice and violin lessons as well as group singing lessons for elementary aged children and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with young and old.
Over the course of her 15 year teaching career, Kathrin has learned that empathy, understanding and objective listening are key elements to meeting students’ needs and learning styles. Her student-centered teaching approach draws on many techniques, teaching methods and a vast practical background in order to promote development in her students all while keeping the joy of music making forefront to their experience.
Kathrin actively keeps up to date with new teaching methods, building on the foundation of the university courses she took in vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, diction and elementary pedagogy. She takes a specific interest in: the specialized approach of teaching young singers and violinists; preparing adolescents and young adults for higher education in the music field; as well as guiding avocational adults in expanding their musical skills and appreciation.
Kathrin is a registered music teacher with the ​NBRMTA and teaches lessons in French, English and German in her home studio and online. 

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PRIVATE LESSONS FOR children 
(6 years and up for violin; 8 years and up for voice)

Does your child love music and has expressed some interest in learning more about it?
Or does your child simply have an abundance of creative energy and imagination?

Then private lessons are just the activity for you to explore!

Beyond the musicianship skills and the appreciation for music they will develop at this crucial time in their lives, lessons give children valuable life tools:

• Motor, spatial and general coordination skills
• Concentration and memory
• Confidence and assertiveness
• Character, discipline and patience
• Persevering even on those days when we may “not feel like it” and things get hard
• Awareness of history as well as different cultures and languages
• Responsibility
• Imagination and creativity
• Rounded education and general knowledge

​PRIVATE LESSONS FOR Adolescent and
​ADULT Students
(AVOCATIONAL or formal education prep)

​Do you love music and like the idea of learning more about it?
Maybe you wanted to play the violin when you were a child but never had the opportunity?
Do you sing in a choir and want to improve your musicianship or vocal technique?
Do you see a future in the music field and want to prepare for auditions?

Then lessons are for you! Come and explore your potential in an engaging and inviting environment.

Lessons will primarily be about enjoyment and developing your instrument. You can trust Kathrin to lead you through the discovery process with a steady focus on good technique and healthy habits.

Additionally, lessons promote:

• Relaxation due to using different parts of the brain
• Focus and memory
• Self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment for doing something new and/or intimidating

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