Naho Tsutsui, violin
D.M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook
M.M., State University of New York at Stony Brook
B.M., North Carolina School of the Arts |
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“I was watching an orchestra play on TV
when I was six and I pointed to
the violin section and told my mother I wanted to play that
pretty
instrument,” explains Naho Tsutsui of why she began studying
the violin.
Born in Kochi-city, Japan, Naho moved to America to study at
the North
Carolina School of the Arts, and later came to New York to attend
graduate
school.
As a teacher Naho tries to be “as flexible and creative
as possible.
Every student is different and they all need to be taught with
the
technique and the language that fits them. I try to teach my
students how
to practice and work on their own to prepare them to be independent
musicians.”
Naho generally works with students six through adult. “With
younger
children I emphasize imagination. At a certain age, I start
to explain
why it is important to do specific technical things, like straight
bow and
soft fingers. A greater comprehension of why things are important
can
often be the quickest way for an improvement.” With adults
Naho
customizes lessons to their musical interests. “I think
its great when
adults want to study an instrument with their busy lives. Since
the
majority of adults take lessons as a hobby, I try to make their
lessons as
personal and fun as possible.”
Naho has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and
Japan. As a
performer, Naho plays a wide-range of musical styles from Baroque
to
contemporary. “I would love to explore other genres such
as jazz
someday.” Although she performs frequently as a soloist
and orchestral
player, Naho most enjoys chamber music. “I love working
with other
musicians with such an intimacy. I learn so much from my colleagues
and
receive inspiration from them.” |
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