Classical Temple

The Classical Temple offers professional live classical violin performances in and around Melbourne, Australia. We specialise in solo violin, violin and piano and classical string ensembles. We perform to any communities who appreciate live classical music embracing a rich and varied repertoire. This includes performing to children, schools, community and family events.

The Classical Temple also offers structured, professional violin tuition to children and beginners of all ages based in Melbourne's inner-west who love to learn and seek consistent progress. We ensure a tailored, professional learning approach in a fun, safe and motivating environment using a large range of AMEB approved repertoire.

Classical Temple was founded by Vessela Evrova-Wassenaar, a classically trained musician and graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music High School, with more than twenty years of experience performing solo, in string ensembles and orchestras in Australia and abroad. As an experienced beginners violin teacher, her goal is to lay out a solid technical and musical skills upon which the player can build and progress. This includes ensuring correct posture, bow technique, finger placement and intonation, learning all parts of the violin and bow, phrasing and music notation. In time students learn vibrato and tonal colour. Lessons incorporate music theory in all practical playing from the very start (key and time signatures, dynamics, tempo...), and we can provide more detailed theory learning upon request using recommended texts. Most importantly, we aim to ignite a spark of passion for learning the violin and loving music in general.

Beginners practice includes AMEB approved pieces as well as a range of Suzuki elements that suit the beginner. Repertoire is chosen to show the various stages of progress, and we encourage the player to proudly perform what they have learnt.

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