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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do not learn from Emil chudnovsky. He has a horrible attitude towards you, he will spend his time scrolling through Facebook.[/quote]

LOL! Emil takes some getting used to. My daughter spent her first few months with him crying after her lessons because he doesn't mince any words and is exacting, something most kids are not used to. And it gets worse if you don't follow his instructions; he will say things like 'I don't understand why you're wasting both of our times when it is clear that you have done no work towards fixing the issues identified last time'. IME, if you're a serious student and willing to put in the work, you reap huge rewards. After the initial shock of being told exactly what she's doing wrong with absolutely no filters, and often repeatedly, my DD has not only improved her violin skills, but has also come to see him as a trusted adult, someone she can talk to when she's upset, someone she can seek advice from. He NEVER takes offense when she questions/challenges him (which is frequent), is happy to rationally explain his choices, and is always generous with his time. For instance, if she has trouble with certain parts she's learning, she can send him videos and say 'Here is what I'm having trouble with. These are the things I have tried to fix it, but it's not working. What else can I try?' and he will give her detailed responses, usually by text, but will also call and give a quick explanation, outside of her lesson hours.

He's not scrolling facebook, but will answer texts and such in the lesson sometimes when the student is playing. I have paid close attention to when he does, and he still doesn't miss a thing (same as when he's upstairs getting his coffee, and the student thinks they can faff around). I do agree that it's bad form.[/quote]

Thank you this feedback.

Any experience with Elizabeth Lee from MCYO list?

Any other recommendations of violin teacher to get my rising 9th grader ready for PVYO and MCYO ?

Thank you.[/quote]

Emil’s kids tend to do well in seating auditions, but he’s not around during the summer anyway, so it would not be a good time to start with him.

Is this the Elizabeth Lee you’re asking about?
https://www.musikalessons.com/teachers/elizabeth-3b199f42a9909061516b6ce6d334af6d

No personal experience but she sounds like she would be good for a beginner and probably not anyone beyond late intermediate. Wouldn’t hurt to have trial lessons though.

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