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Wendy
- Rate $80
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Wendy has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Wendy has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$80/h
1st lesson free
- Singing
- Opera Voice
Experienced tutor in Singing in Seattle, Wendy offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Singing
- Opera Voice
Lesson location
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At Wendy's house: Seattle
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Seattle
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Recommended
Wendy is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Wendy
I work to customize the lessons to fit the learning style of the student. If one way doesn't work, I will rework my approach till I find one that suits the learning style of that specific student. Even if there are multiple students in a family, each student is an individual and deserves to be treated as such. Working this way enables my students to grow and reach their goals as musicians and as individuals, growing in both their skills/techniques and self confidence. My end goal with each and every student is that they grow so much that they can eventually function in the music world on their own.
I am a professional performing violinist/violist/vocalist with more three decades of private lesson and classroom string teaching experience. Violin/viola/voice students from beginning to advanced are welcome. I specialize in preparing students in to develop their abilities to successfully audition for their school orchestras, Regional/State Solo & Ensemble Contest, All State/All Northwest Honor Performance Groups, and Youth Symphonies. I also teach the student who simply wants to learn "...just for fun...". Usually, to make it easier for consistent, continuous lessons, I teach students in their homes, however, online lessons on FaceTime, Skype or Zoom are available - especially during the pandemic. Each online lesson is followed with detailed personalized notes to assist each student in their practices.
Watching my students grow, learn then achieve performing a skill by playing or singing something that they thought they could never do. The light and fire that ignites inside of them is unlike anything else!!!
I was a performance major who was asked to help a non-string playing friend learn how to play a string instrument while they were studying to be a music teacher. The professor was impressed with what I did and was asked to help others. I discovered that I enjoyed it and when I was asked to take on a student I found that I really loved doing it. From that my private studio grew.
Because of the success of my students, I was asked to consider also working in the classroom. Started in one school district and stayed there for 2 years helping the students improve. I worked in my next district for over 20 years, being totally responsible for the second year class the final 6 years that I worked there.
University level violin/viola performance training.
Two decades of extensive private vocal training.
Various pedagogical workshops and seminars.
Professional gigging musician.
Over 3 decades of teaching/coaching experience
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Whether or not the student has played or sung before, I spend a few minutes talking with them to find out something about them. Why they want to learn, what their short term goals are and their long term goals. This helps to put the new students more at ease.
If they have played or sung before I ask them sing or play for me so that I can begin to assess where they are skill wise. Then I can make some notes and find an appropriate place for us to begin working together. I will talk about a few of my observations and in the process we will have already begun to work together on their first lesson. From this, I can work up their first assignment and voila, we have a starting point to grow from.
All types of students, including those with learning disabilities and physical challenges. From age 4 or 5 to senior adults.
Take the time to find the teacher who is the best fit for you!! Think outside of the box, but listen to your inner voice.
Good luck!!
Last school year I had the pleasure of working with a string ensemble to help them prepare for their regional solo, and ensemble competition. This group of nine string players came from a high school that had not had a competitive ensemble for contest in nearly a decade. They wanted to work together to create an ensemble that was not only good, but capable of winning their region's contest and thus qualifying for the state finals. These students worked tirelessly week in and week out individually and together from the beginning of November till their performance the following February.
We worked together as they learned to master the techniques and styles necessary to conquer their piece. This also included learning how to effectively communicate as a high quality peforming ensemble, as well as how to know when to bring out your part and when to be supportive along with why. They also worked on their beliefs in themselves and each other as time came to present their finished product. These students worked tirelessly and thoroughly as they approached the day of their performance.
All of the time, repetition, determination and months of rehearsals paid off as this ensemble of nine unseated the defending region champs to earn a spot to participate in the state finals!! Unfortunately with COVID-19 the state finals were canceled, BUT this large ensemble from the school that hadn't been in contention had achieved the goal that each member wanted - a birth to the state finals, and I couldn't be more proud of them!!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What your goals are - short term and long term? What do you see yourself doing?
Are you willing to try to do something different than the way that you have done it before to help you improve, or are you set in your ways?
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Perfect! I think she is a good fit for instructing my daughter
Perfect! Ms. Wendy was very patient to me and an excellent Teacher.
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Recommendations
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Wendy is the best. If you want a personal experience then Wendy is for you! She has the masterful teaching skills of concepts that will help you become the best musician possible. Wendy approaches all students based on where they are, and helps them reach their goals! I am proud to be able to call her my Friend, Mentor, and Colleague!
Wendy is extremely knowledgeable about music and well versed in helping kids learn and grow with their music.
Starting out in my early high school years, I was extremely reluctant to take voice lessons from Wendy Lee, who I only knew of as an acquaintance of my mother's. But I kept it up until I graduated and Wendy has become not only one of the best mentors in my life, but role model whose kindness and dedication will stay with me forever. She is a teacher who helps you develop both your strengths and areas of improvement, and most importantly, she believes in people growing into their best selves. Wendy Lee is a force to be reckoned with and an inspiration in all walks of life.
I have had the pleasure of working with Wendy Lee in the public school setting for 19 years. Wendy Lee has tremendous knowledge and performance skills on violin, viola, and voice and knows what it takes to be a professional musician. She takes students where they currently are and sets up individual plans for improving their strengths as well as filling in the weaknesses to create a well rounded musician who can read and understand music notation fluently as well as perform with great skill. Wendy has the patience and demeanor to start students under 5 years old. She also has the chops to challenge students up to college age, adapting the curriculum to the student. She is wonderful in balancing the learning with the "fun-factor," and encourages each student to learn to the best of their ability. As a student, or parent of a student, you will be amazed at how much Wendy molds not only a talented musician, but the best human qualities of that student. Her many years as a lesson teacher and music coach have produced numerous players who have won their regional Solo or Ensemble contests and gone on to compete at the state level. As a fellow Music Educator, I highly recommend Wendy Lee as a private lesson teacher for your child.
Ms. Wendy gauged our capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and started our lesson from there. She was consistent with her teaching. She chose music base on our interest and skill for competition, performance or just for fun. She challenged and motivated us to do our best and helped discover new skills. She was caring and understood when we had a hard time with practice or with school. She also made it possible for all of us, sisters to play our instrument together. We played violin, viola and cello.
The breakdown of technique and concept is methodical and well communicated. Kids are told how to behave and when to talk or ask questions. Teaching is well supported with examples. The expectation is high and students are well aware of volume output to compensate for her high standards. (This review is based on class observation.)
Wendy was my very first violin teacher. She was patient and motivating. I credit Wendy with my ability to find comfort in performing in front of an audience. Years later, I am a professional musician and have traveled all over to play with Symphonies and Tour concerts!
Ms. Wendy was a very good instructor! I had private viola lessons with her for 3 years and I learned a lot through her! She was patient with me and knew the best ways to help when I was stick with a part on a piece. The atmosphere was never awkward and I enjoyed my lessons with her, and so did my pets :)
Wendy Lee is an absolutely amazing person-it is abundantly clear that she cares so much about her students. Not only is she a wonderful teacher, she makes a huge effort to personally connect with her students, and goes out of her way to help her students on their way to success. I started taking private violin lessons when I started middle school and continued to do so throughout high school. Part of the way through high school I asked her if it would be a good idea to learn viola. She immediately helped me find a wonderful place to rent from, and the next week changed my lessons so that we were able to do both instruments. She always challenged me to be a better musician, and because of her, I am currently playing in my college orchestra. Wendy Lee is always looking out for my sisters and I, who are also taking lessons from her. She has inspired me to be a better violist, and she’s part of the reason I’m pursuing a music education major. Out of all my music teachers, Ms. Wendy is my favorite and I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for private lessons.
Wendy poured her heart and soul into teaching me everything she knows. She has love and compassion for every single student and goes to lengths very who, if anyone, will go to, to help her students learn And have a chance to learn the instrument they chose. She spreads joy through music and Wendy lives for her students and their families. I will forever be positively impacted by this wonderful woman. Wendy is a teacher that not only teaches the importance of music but also life lessons and helps grow the WHOLE student. She builds skills that last a lifetime. Thank you for all that you’ve done for me Wendy. I am eternally grateful!
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Rates
Rate
- $80
Pack rates
- 5h: $400
- 10h: $800
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Wendy will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $80/h
Details
$40 - 30 minutes
$60 - 45 minutes
$80 - 60 minutes
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