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Beth (Elizabeth) McKenna

Experienced, patient and effective Violin Teacher – Serving Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lone Tree, Parker, CO and surrounding areas.

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Audition Preparation

I assist students to prepare for auditions with:

  • School orchestra chair auditions
  • Colorado All State Orchestra
  • The Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
  • The Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO)
  • College auditions

Additional audition coaching typically includes aspects of preparation, including:

  • Technical preparation
  • Periodic public and group private performances
  • Recording and reviewing
  • Helpful reminders to explore the purposeful awareness of mind/body/spirit (breathing, meditation, visualization and self-talk)
  • Age-appropriate reading material for older students may include The Art of Possibility, Sports Training for Life, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and/or the student’s own sources for spiritual guidance.
  • When appropriate, I recommend yoga for string players as a way to handle muscular tightness and stress.