About
At Hilda Violin Studio, students will find an inviting & nurturing environment, balanced with a high level of commitment. Lessons are structured with a commitment to approach every student holistically, with lessons designed to suit individual strengths & needs. In the end, the students' natural curiosity for music making will develop along with a natural joy for performing.
Meet Hilda
Hilda, a past student of Dutch/Hungarian Professor, Ronald Masin has performed nationally since the age of 7 & represented Ireland in the Schontal International Violin Competition, Germany at just 16 years old. Hilda has taken part in many National & International Masterclasses notably with Galina Turchananinova, Gyula Stuller, Christian Favre, Nikolaj Znaider, Olivier Charlier, Aaron Boyd, Barry Douglas, Viviane Hagner.
With much deliberation, at the pivitol age of 18, Hilda decided to take a clean break from her violin studies to pursue another field of study. This pursuit led her to attain a Degree in Psychology & a Masters in Speech & Language Therapy. After an 8 year journey, in the pursuit of the 'right road', Hilda returned to her Music. She completed her Postgraduate Studies in Music Performance with Honours at the TU Dublin Conservatoire. Hilda was the recipient of the Conservatories many prizes, including the Anne Leahy Travel Bursary which helped Hilda further her music studies at the International Academy in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
A keen chamber musician, Hilda has engaged in many projects as a violin/piano ensemble, completing a residency program, as part of the KBC Great Music in Irish Houses Festival, appointed the Galway Music Residency Apprenticeship position, where her duo worked with the Internationally renowned Con Tempo Quartet along with being invited to Sweden’s International Aurora Music Chamber Festival, where Hilda lead the Aurora Symphony Orchestras’ second violins.
Hilda loves exploring the different elements of classical music particularly those with folk influences such as the Argentine Tangos, Spanish Flamencos as well as her love for Film Music. Hilda is one of the co founding members of the Hibertango Quintet.
Passionate about the Behavioural Sciences, when not teaching or performing, Hilda likes to write & share her thoughts & experiences, as a classically trained violinist with a Science backround, in the hope to empower & educate people around the benefits of Music Education.
Programs
Hilda Violin Studio offers two group violin programs for the curious young violinist. These programs are designed with the intention to inspire the early learner & to set little hands up correctly with a solid foundation in violin playing. Programs are parent accompanied, with lots of interactive & imaginary play, aiming to build the students technical facility, introducing the student to a new & exciting musical journey.
Individual lessons available for a wide age group, from the young beginner up to University entrance level. Exam preparation offered which follows the Associated Board Royal School of Music curriculum (ABRSM).