Christa Golding
Learn Baroque, fiddle, and electric violin from a York University graduate who brings each style to life
Loading...
Show all photos
Christa Golding
Bachelors degree
Enroll after the free trial
Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
/ lesson
30 lessons
15% off
/ lesson
20 lessons
10% off
/ lesson
10 lessons
5% off
/ lesson
5 lessons
-
/ lesson
1 lessons
-
/ lesson
Christa - Violin teacher
As a seasoned tutor with over 2 years of experience, I'm Emily Baxter, a dedicated Bachelors-educated violin instructor. Specializing in various violin styles like Classical, Electric, Baroque, and Fiddle, I offer a comprehensive approach to learning. My expertise spans Bow Techniques, Music Theory, Ear Training, and more, tailored to all levels from kids to adults. I emphasize posture, scales, and repertoire, ensuring a well-rounded musical education. Let's embark on a musical journey together, where personalized lessons meet your unique learning needs. Start your violin mastery with me today!
Christa graduated from York University
Expertise of the violin teacher
Bow Techniques
Violin Repertoire
Rhythm and Timing
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Posture and Hand Position
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for intermediate
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
Violin for advanced
ASD
Violin for beginners
Violin for kids
All Levels
Violin for adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ADHD
Violin lessons overview
I specialize in teaching a wide range of violin styles including Classical, Electric, Baroque, and Fiddle to students of all levels, from kids to adults. My teaching style is focused on solo performance, tone perfection, and expressive playing. I use a variety of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps to enhance the learning experience both online and offline. I follow a diverse curriculum including A-Levels, AP Program, IB, and more to cater to the needs of over 200 students. With personalized lessons, I focus on technique, musical expression, and repertoire building. By incorporating interactive tools and resources, I make learning engaging and effective. My approach encourages creativity, improvisation, and a deep understanding of music theory, ensuring that students progress and excel in their violin journey.
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
.svg){kind=icon}
10 day Refund
.svg){kind=icon}
Free Tutor Swap
Violin concepts taught by Christa
The tutor and student reviewed vocal warm-ups, including breathing exercises and arpeggios, focusing on extending vocal range. They practiced singing "The Lion King" and "To Make You Feel My Love," discussing techniques and finding appropriate keys. The session also involved selecting and listening to new potential songs, and concluded with sight-singing exercises to improve melodic accuracy and breath control.
Vocal Warm-ups: Breath Control and Articulation
Song Interpretation and Performance Practice
New Song Selection and Technique Development
Sight-Singing Fundamentals
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on the use of head voice and chest voice for specific challenging notes in songs like 'Crazy,' 'Arizona Sky,' and 'At Last.' They practiced exercises to facilitate the transition between vocal registers and discussed optimal keys for certain songs.
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Vowel Modification and Jaw Placement
Finding the Right Key for a Song
Vocal Break Points and Register Transitions
The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques, including breathing exercises, pitch accuracy, and breath control. They practiced specific songs like "California" and "Sweet Disposition," and discussed methods for improving vocal stamina and range, including transposing songs to lower keys and incorporating breath-building exercises.
Musical Transposition and Chord Progression
Vocal Stamina and Breath Support
Muscle Memory and Practice Strategies
Vocal Resonance and Pitch Accuracy
Breath Control Techniques
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breathing exercises, diction, and vibrato while practicing songs like "Make You Feel My Love" and "Just Can't Wait to Be King." They also practiced scales and discussed the potential benefits of incorporating wind instrument practice to improve breath control.
Vocal Diction
Wind Instruments for Breath Support
Vocal Range Expansion
Breath Control and Support
Vibrato
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, beginning with warm-ups and progressing to exercises for pitch accuracy, interval recognition, and vocal range expansion. They practiced singing scales and challenging songs to improve breath control, blend vocal registers, and identified a target for extending the student's vocal break point. Future sessions will include sight-singing practice.
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Control
Vocal Registers: Chest vs. Head Voice
Vocal Intervals and Pitch Matching
Vocal Range Expansion & Breaking Point
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, breath control techniques, and vowel articulation exercises. They discussed the importance of muscle memory and introduced mental practice through song "sessioning" via visualization. The session concluded with scale work and interval practice to enhance pitch matching and vocal range.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Pitch Matching and Scale Work
Neuroplasticity and Vocal Development
Internalized Listening and Visualization
Vocal Resonance and Jaw/Mouth Shape
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Looping Software
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
Virtual Violin Apps
Orchestral Accompaniments
Violin Tuner Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Reviews and Ratings for Christa
Judah Ritter
Harlem, Manhattan
11 months ago
Thanks to Golding violin lessons, my 10 year old has remained excited and dedicated to music. Her kind support and well organized teaching turned daily practice into something fun instead of a task in Harlem.
Keon Oconnell
Downtown, San Antonio
over 1 year ago
With the support and guidance of Golding all my challenges overcome in the right ways. With her support i gained the confidence to perform comforably in Downtown San Antonio.
Javier Ellis
Seville, Gilbert
almost 2 years ago
As a parent i have met very few tutor's as good as Golding speacially in Seville. Her techniques with Violin help the student's in grasping complex chords .Her Commitment is truly outsanding.
Mattie Stafford
Oak Creek, Irvine
almost 2 years ago
I’m an adult just starting out on the violin. Golding in Oak Creek makes each lesson both useful and fun. We work on classical skills but also play folk songs, which keeps things interesting and balanced.
Addison Douglas
Burlington, Vermont
almost 2 years ago
To dive into the world of movie soundtracks was inspired by Golding . Together, we adapted themes for solo violin and focused on bringing out emotion through expressive technique.
Damian Prince
Milk District, Orlando
almost 2 years ago
Being a working professional I really valued the flexibility of Golding violin lessons in Milk District. her emphasis on strong technique transformed me from a hesitant beginner into someone who plays with confidence.
Violin teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.