Instruments:
- Violin
Services:
- RCM
Languages:
- English
The first time I saw a symphony play, I was five years old and my mother took me to see the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra play Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. From that moment, I knew I wanted to play the violin. The most important part to me with teaching is connecting my students with the instrument and ensuring that they are truly enjoying it, so they are motivated to devote their time and effort to mindfully practice and develop proper technique. Whether you want to learn Bach or Lindsey Stirling, the same technique applies. My lessons involve unique, engaging and fun exercises that do not feel so tedious yet result in quick and efficient technical development. I believe that if we are passionate about our instrument, anything is possible!
Cat DeMello is a violinist from Vancouver, BC. She began violin lessons at the age of five, over the years having studied with Margitta Krebs and Nancy DiNovo. From the age of eight up until the pandemic, she played the violin in the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra and continues to play in the University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra today. She has also played with the McMaster Symphony Orchestra and the Interharmony International Music Festival Orchestra. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance at University of British Columbia, studying under Professor Jae-won Bang and Professor David Gillham. An alumni of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of music, Cat studied with Yuri Zaidenberg. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance at University of British Columbia, studying under Professor Jae-won Bang and Professor David Gillham. In addition to her classical performance, she enjoys blending different genres and forms of art such as DJing. She studied turntablism at Tabletutors DJ Academy, passionate about blending her classical foundation in violin with diverse genres, bands, and other art forms.
Cat was awarded with the Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music Associated with The University of British Columbia, Made on recommendation by the School of Music and endowed by the estate of Marion Blanche Anderson, these scholarships are offered to students in the School of Music, with preference given to those studying piano or cello.
Growing up, Cat’s mother taught her piano and she taught three younger siblings the violin and other instruments. She has participated in music festivals such as the Northshore Music Festival, and has played for various events. I have completed practical and written Violin, Harmony, History and Rudiments RCM exams. She has commissioned works including specific requests for tracks, film, and weddings. When she is not teaching, she enjoys recording and performing with other musicians in ensembles such as her piano/violin chamber group “Eclipse Duo” and other bands such as bluegrass bands, jazz bands, metal bands, and musical theater pit bands. Having been featured on the Flo Rida tour and shared the stage with many other artists, she is passionate about bringing her classical sound to non-conventional spaces. She loves exploring non-classical genres with her students and delving into electric violin, but will always teach classical. Cat enjoys creating musical content online including violin tips and covers.
30 Minutes: $39.00
45 Minutes: $49.00
60 Minutes: $59.00
There is a one-time registration fee of 25 $ charged with the first lessons. All Taxes are included in prices, if applicable
NOTE: Your Credit card will be charged ONLY when the first lesson is set up and confirmed with the teacher