Daria Hodko
About
I have 14 years of experience teaching violin. My students have won major International Violin Competitions,, and have performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Theatre de Champs de Lysee in Paris.
I believe anyone can learn to play the violin at any age, and my favorite part of my job is working with students of all different ages and levels, and helping them become confident artists. I take special care to provide an individually tailored curriculum for each student, and always make sure each lesson is fun, productive, and positive.
My teaching curriculum is tailored to the individual student's needs and interests. I make sure my students have a solid foundation to build on , and repertoire and pieces are selected carefully to help build technique, musicality, and artistry. I also incorporate lessons on the art of performing- including how to prepare for a performance or audition and the components of building a stage presence.
Student Achievements:
-First place winners of the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, New York City
-Invitation to perform solo at Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, NYC, Gala Concert
-Invitation to perform solo at The Royal Albert Hall, London United Kingdom, International Youth Concert
- Invitation to perform solo at the Theatre Champs de Lysee in Paris, France, winner of the Paris Youth Concerto Competition
- Students hold leadership positions such as concertmaster and principal 2nd violin in youth orchestras throughout Los Angeles and San Diego
-Students selected as members of the California All State High School and Middle School Orchestras
-Students consistently win scholarships to the country’s top Ivy League Schools, Universities, and Music Conservatories each year, based on prepared auditions.
-Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance San Diego State University
-Graduate Studies in Violin Performance at Cleveland Institute of Music
-Graduate Studies in Violin Performance at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles
-Member of American Federation of Musicians
-Member of American String Teachers' Association
-Certified in the "Every Child Can" Program taught through the Suzuki Association
I instill confidence in each of my students to trust their ability, practice, and preparation when playing.
I demonstrate concepts and ideas by playing for the student, and also explain new concepts thoroughly through visual examples.
I teach my students how to practice effectively and efficiently by focusing on specific sections of a piece and helping them establish what the specific goal is of each practice session. It is the quality of practice that is more important than the quantity.