Suzuki Violin Teacher
Meagan’s Teaching Philosophy
Having been a Suzuki student from the age of 4 and then studying the Suzuki philosophy long-term at the University of Denver with Kathleen Spring, I firmly believe that every child can achieve a high level of musical skill through careful instruction and a strong connection between the parent, student, and teacher. I tailor each lesson to the individual student’s goals as each family and situation is unique, and should be treated with the whole student and family in mind.
Since moving to Eugene in the fall of 2016, I have been lucky enough to meet Jodie and experience the wonderful atmosphere of community and support at ESMA. When I was a child I grew up learning violin in a similarly structured studio with the same families year after year, and they have become lifelong friends and colleagues. Most of them have continued their passion for music into a career or a fantastic personal hobby.
I look forward to becoming a part of this studio and getting to know you, as well as sharing my love of music and lifelong learning!
Bio
Meagan Ruvolo began studying violin in Canada at the age of 4 with Suzuki Teacher Joanne Martin. She attended private as well as a group lesson every week, and quickly excelled in her studies. At the age of 9 Meagan was performing in the Winnipeg Music Festival, taking first prize in multiple classes. Meagan began studying piano in addition to violin at the age of 5 with her grandmother and lifelong piano teacher/performer Patricia Arnason. Performing in many recitals and events over 15 years of study, Meagan has achieved a high level of sensitivity on the instrument.
Meagan went on to receive the Swedish Musical Club Trophy for violin in 1997 at the age of 12, as well as advancing to nationals on several other occasions. Throughout elementary school and beyond, Meagan competed in many competitions and recitals, taking many 1st and 2nd place awards for playing as well as composing music. Meagan enjoyed a long period of time playing violin for all 3 levels of the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras, from the age of 9 through 17, as well as being asked as an adult to play periodically for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
At the age of 16, Meagan began studies with Karl Stobbe, Associate Concertmaster for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Meagan then studied with world famous violinist Oleg Pokhanovski during her studies at the University of Manitoba faculty of music, where she achieved mention on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Meagan began playing professionally at the age of 13 with many quartets and groups for weddings, conventions, banquets, and other chamber music settings. Meagan began teaching professionally at the age of 16, and has enjoyed enriching the lives of others through music. Meagan has also studied the long-term philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, creator and founder of the Suzuki Method, at the University of Denver under the instruction of Professor Kathleen Spring.
SAA Registered Training
- Core Units
- Every Child Can!
- Violin Unit 1
- Violin Unit 2
- Violin Unit 3
- Violin Unit 4
Meagan’s Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Profile »
Contact Meagan
Online: Meagan’s Music Lessons
Email: meagan.ruvolo@gmail.com
Phone: 720-785-0930
“We had the pleasure of having Meagan teach our 8-year-old daughter violin for one year. Meagan is not only a talented performer and very knowledgeable about her trade, but also a talented teacher. She was excellent at tuning into what her student needed. She was always a professional and also was great at communicating what she needed me to do to further our progress. She was patient, kind, fun, firm, and above all fostered our daughter’s love for music.”
– Heidi B.