Matthias Oestringer
Summary
Creative Instrumental Music Teacher (violin & viola) with a teaching experience of 22 years. Accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students aged 3 to 70+. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in performances and talent competitions. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices in violin and viola.
Invited as adjudicator for several competitions in Singapore (International Schools), Germany (Jugend Musiziert) and Malaysia (Liszt Ferenc International Music Competition).
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumental Music Teacher
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
07.2013 - Current
- Providing instruction in one-on-one environment for students becoming professional musicians/music teachers
- Helping students to improve on their violin skills such as technique and general musicianship, preparation for biannual examinations.
- Giving Master Classes and coaching Chamber Music Ensembles
- Organizing Student Concerts and Recitals, Mock Exams
- Taking actively part in the Academy's musical life (Orchestra and Chamber Music Performances)
- Teaching pedagogy in classroom environment
Violin & Viola Teacher
Fidelio Music Studio (Self employed)
03.2009 - Current
- Offering violin and viola lessons, coaching ensembles
- Established and maintaining standards of student behavior to promote orderly and productive practice, group rehearsals and violin, viola and ensemble performances.
- Preparation for practical Music Exams (ABRSM, Trinity)
- Collaborating with instructors and other specialists to promote commonalities, distinctions and connections in music education.
- Differentiating music curriculum to meet needs of individual students.
- Established this school in 2009
Violist in the Concordia Quartet
Resound Collective
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Full Time
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed in several live and online events
- Attending workshops and improving musical communication skills
Senior Violin Teacher
Cristofori Music School
04.2004 - 03.2009
- Receiving the Cristofori Teacher Award (2006) for successful and dedicated teaching
Violin Teacher
Crestar Learning Centre
08.2002 - 03.2004
Violin and Viola Teacher
City of Kaiserslautern
02.2000 - 07.2002
- One to one instrumental music teaching
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance (Künstlerische Reifeprüfung)
Akademie Für Tonkunst Darmstadt
GermanySkills
- Violin & Viola Performance and Teaching
- Preparation for Music Exams ABRSM, Trinity and Professional Degrees and Competitions
- Patient and Motivating
- Ensemble and Performance Coaching
- Curricula Planning
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Teaching Improvements
Languages
English
German
Timeline
Violist in the Concordia Quartet
Resound Collective
10.2019 - 07.2022
Instrumental Music Teacher
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
07.2013 - Current
Violin & Viola Teacher
Fidelio Music Studio (Self employed)
03.2009 - Current
Senior Violin Teacher
Cristofori Music School
04.2004 - 03.2009
Violin Teacher
Crestar Learning Centre
08.2002 - 03.2004
Violin and Viola Teacher
City of Kaiserslautern
02.2000 - 07.2002
Master of Arts - Music Performance (Künstlerische Reifeprüfung)
Akademie Für Tonkunst Darmstadt
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