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I am a tenured member of the Grammy Award winning Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. I offer inspiring violin and viola lessons to enthusiastic intermediate and advanced players pursuing careers in music, as well as students playing simply for the value music brings to their life.
As a member of the MET Orchestra since 1998, I have won three Grammy Awards, performed regularly at Carnegie Hall, toured Europe and Japan, and appeared on “Live in HD” broadcasts to cinema screens worldwide. I was a member of the San Francisco Symphony from 1996-98 and the National Symphony Orchestra from 1995-96, and participated in Grammy Award winning recordings with each of those orchestras. My 2-CD recording of the Sonatas and Partitas by J.S. Bach was released to critical acclaim in 2004.
I have served on the college division faculty at Mannes School of Music teaching Violin Performance, and also as an adjudicator for Juilliard Pre-College concerto competitions and the Manhattan School of Music Orchestra Performance Program, and performed and taught at summer festivals in the US, Austria, and Czech Republic.
I hold a Bachelor of Music degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Boston University and a Master of Music degree from Northern Illinois University.
*Please send me a message to inquire about freelancer and scholarship pricing.*
Garrett Fischbach Is a Lessonface Pass Teacher
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Garrett is currently teaching the following group class:
• Bach Sonatas and Partitas Violin Masterclass with Garrett Fischbach
Reviews from Group Classes
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Bach Sonatas and Partitas Violin Masterclass with Garrett Fischbach
Lynn K. on February 3, 2021
Garrett is incredibly knowledgeable and is so thorough with his analysis, discussion, and teaching methods! I got so much out of this class. Thanks so much, Garrett!
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Bach Sonatas and Partitas Violin Masterclass with Garrett Fischbach
David R. on February 3, 2021
His First Class on Mozart 5th Concerto “prepared” me for his Bach Class. Both totally changed my Approach to the Instrument. You must think of the Music and how U want to play it. After discussion (using Harmonic ideas, too), Garrett demonstrates ways of achieving it, using Bowing, left-hand, etc. Thus, U also greatly improve Ur Technique. He’s very kind. Already, when I pick up my Violin to play, I’m a new, different player because oh him.🥀
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Bach Sonatas and Partitas Violin Masterclass with Garrett Fischbach
Albert R. on March 3, 2021
I had a great time and Garret was incredibly generous with his deep dive into Bach interpretations. It was truly a free and eye-opening experience. I am happy to come back to his masterclasses as a spectator and a participant if possible or place is available.
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Bach Sonatas and Partitas Violin Masterclass with Garrett Fischbach
Anna on April 7, 2021
The Masterclass with Garrett was supremely high quality.
I received many valuable insights!
Will subscribe again!
Thank you!
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Bach Sonatas and Partitas Violin Masterclass with Garrett Fischbach
Harmonnia J. on April 7, 2021
Garrett's Bach masterclass was insightful and inspiring. He encourages me to think outside the norm and motivates me to work harder at the finer details. He gives helpful solutions and is always encouraging. Thank you very much, Garrett! I can't wait to work with you again!
Here are some helpful instructions to improve the audio during your online lessons:
Check frequently to make sure you are running the latest version of Zoom. In the Zoom app menu "Check for Updates."
Also check this link:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/sections/201214205-Release-Notes
Enable “Original Sound” in Zoom audio settings. Original Sound bypasses the default Zoom audio settings which are designed to filter out background noise. Sustained tones on a violin are perceived as background noise, so it is best to “Turn On Original Sound.”
For an excellent Lessonface tutorial on Zoom audio settings, visit this link: