Dimitry is very thorough in covering the aspects of your playing that need improvement, and focuses heavily both on musicality and technique. He is also very responsive and personable. Would definitely recommend!
Violin Studio of Dr. Dimitry Olevsky
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- Based in Los Angeles, CA
- 21 years in business
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About Violin Studio of Dr. Dimitry Olevsky
My teaching principles are based on outlining the advantageous mental and physical practice techniques revealed through research in Sports Psychology. These methods help my students strategically overcome the numerous psychological obstacles in order to develop a consistently high level of performance. High-level performance under pressure is the common goal among many students, and I apply my teaching methods to develop and increase control of muscular and mental functions, accuracy, precision, discipline, mental awareness and overall coordination in violin performance. I share with students my Sports Psychology research that focuses on common triggers for performance anxiety, stage fright and other psychological barriers that negatively impact high-pressured performances. By assessing the students’ performances, I design an applicable daily practice plan which gears to establish better control over the physical and psychological symptoms known to negatively impact performance. By incorporating knowledge of Sports Psychology in my lessons, I hope to educate about the existing relationship between mental process and physical execution and the impact one has on the other, while maintaining integrity of the repertoire. For professional athletes and musicians, performing under pressure is an inescapable element of their careers. Given the current levels of performance excellence and the consequent fierceness of competition, consistency in performance quality is indispensable in attaining the degree of professionalism. This implied link between musical and athletic disciplines is a logical one. Similarly to athletes, musicians must achieve high levels of technical skill, efficient movement patterns, acute focus, composure and extreme concentration, all while maintaining a consistently high level of performance. Musicians ‘play’ music as athletes ‘play’ sports. Therefore, like sports, a musical performance is a physical activity with extreme demands on technical facility, training ethics, discipline, deliberate practice, structure, dedication, determination, motivation and inspiration. Like sports, it is a form of self-expression, performed in front of an audience and demanding astounding mastery of the human mind and body. Both performance practices provide the performer with opportunities for excellence, though the journey may bring forth intense pressures, challenges, anxieties, fears and psychological phobias. Adapting the methods and principles developed by research in sports psychology, affords tremendous advantage in a musician’s constant desire to elevate, not only the quality, but also the consistency of quality in their performance. The success of this approach is evident in my students’ positive attitude towards practice, their audition success in winning positions, acceptance into festivals, music programs and performance achievements.
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My son took four times of 1-hr online private lessons with Dimitry. I contacted Dimitry through Thumbtack and he responded promptly and kindly offered a chat over the phone with me to get familiar with my son’s previous learning experience and areas needed improvement. During the lessons, he’s always on time, very professional and has high standards of techniques, which is really helpful in terms of beginners forming good postures. He also took time to communicate with parents about his ideas and philosophy of helping the student with tailored methods. Because we need to have a teacher who would be local to us for future in person lessons and recitals, we discontinued the online lessons with Dimitry. Because we have limited experience with violin teachers (Dimitry and my son’s first violin teacher), I have little idea of a 5-star violin teacher. Overall, I think Dimitry is a great teacher when the student responses well to his teaching style.
My 5 year old son has been taking violin lessons from Dr. Dimitry Olevsky for the past 2 months and he has been thriving and learning faster than we expected. We absolutely love him! He is extremely kind and patient and has an amazing teaching style.
Dr. Olevsky was immediately able to give me simple and direct advice to improve my playing.
I'm an adult beginner with little experience playing the violin. Dimitry is highly qualified and has extensive experience. When I hear him play, I see confidence, poise, and beauty. He's a very good communicator and listens to your goals. He paces his instructions at a reasonable amount. As a beginner, my playing is a reflection of that and Dimitry constantly evaluates and tweaks often giving positive feedback and constructive correction. He doesn't assign you more than you can handle and if you feel you're overwhelmed we both discuss what the issue is and how to tackle it. I wish I took up the violin much earlier on but I'm glad I've had the opportunity to work with Dimitry now.
So glad I found thumbtack and Dimitry! He is an amazing teacher. I wish my previous teacher would have been as much of a stickler for the technicalities of violin playing as Dimitry is. As a beginner I am getting exactly what I need in the way of a very strong foundation. He takes his job very seriously, as he should and expects a lot from his students. My daughter has been expressing interest in the violin lately, if and when she decides to play I will be sending her to Dimitry as well!
As an active musician and relatively recent doctoral graduate, Dimitry provides a fresh perspective on how to approach the violin. Often times, Dimitry shapes tackling difficult passages like practicing a sport: break down each step with as much precision and focus as possible. Then, put it together.
As a scientist's standpoint, I practically assumed that musicians might be emotional when they teach. I'm from Korea and I have had three other violin teachers before coming to Dimitry's place. I'm "nearly" a perfectionist and I didn't like the way those teachers have taught me. I don't want to say anything negative about them, but why I would stay with Dimitry would be because he teaches me in a practical manner and I learn the best when I'm instructed in such a way. I don't like wasting time plus I'm already so busy in my own world, and he seems very devoted to his work and music in itself. (I wish I'm not too busy so that I can learn from him every other day...) I can ask him anything that I have questions on and he will be there to answer - rather fast. I value his quality, yet I wish he doesn't have too many students...so that he has enough time for me, haha!
Dimitry is an exceptionally observant and refreshingly direct young man. An outstanding instrumentalist, he is a role model for the kind of technique any aspiring violinist would want as their own. Because he "walks the walk" (instead of just talking it) he offers - and demonstrates the effectiveness of - concrete, immediately applicable suggestions. I'm humbled by his playing and inspired by his teaching.
Very thorough and patient. Building a strong foundation is critically important for enjoyment and expertise. Dimitry has been wonderful in emphasizing the importance of position and grip. I would strongly recommend him to anyone wanting to play.
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