"My name is Maria. I was born in Poland and I was living there
until July of this year. My parents and two sisters are living in Poland.
"At
age six I started to play the violin. And over the period of 18 years
I went to elementary music school, to secondary music school and then
the Academy of Music. After that I became a teacher and I did this for
twelve years. I was working as a violin teacher with children and also
with teenagers.
"For
many years of my life in Poland communism was "the one and only
right system". I am glad I can say it is in the past.
"Now
I am living in Sioux Falls, S.D., with my husband Douglas and our son
Max. Doug is an excellent web designer. I also have a wonderful mother-in-law.
"The
new school year just began and I am looking for some violin students.
I came to know that schools offer only orchestra and chamber groups.
But kids have no individual lessons. This is a big suprise for me, but
it is good for me as a private violin teacher (or as a private viola
teacher).
"If
I have to choose one part of my life that I am proud of it is being
a mother to Max. I know that is not very original but it is truth.
"In
the future I want everything that is best for my family here in America
and also in Poland. I want for my son to have a good education and for
me to have a good job. And for all of us, excellent health. I would
love to create a music school where the children would be able to get
as good a music education as possible."
For more information about Maria's Violin &
Viola Lessons, see the accompanying pages describing her philosophy
in working with children and teenagers, her credentials
and awards she has received, the rates
she charges, her music events calendar, and
further information on how to contact Maria
to set up classes for you or your child.
