My journey into online violin teaching began in the most unexpected way—during the pandemic, a time when so many of us had to adapt and reinvent how we connect, learn, and share our work.

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I had just registered a profile in a big online services platform when I received a message from my first potential student. He said he had played the instrument for a few years when he was a child and that he was interested in restarting violin lessons. As I read through the message and scheduled the first class, I had no idea what was coming. When the lesson started, the student could barely hold the bow, but as the lesson progressed I realized something strange was going on—this “beginner student” was playing far too well. A few notes in, the surprise was revealed: it was none other than world-renowned violinist Ray Chen, pulling a lighthearted prank!

That moment was not only surreal and hilarious, it was also pivotal. It showed me the incredible potential of teaching online and connecting with people around the world through music. Thanks to Ray Chen, many students resonated with my way of teaching and my profile became one of the most successful ones in the platform. From that day on, I embraced the virtual classroom wholeheartedly, and it became a meaningful part of my work as a violin teacher.

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Since then, I’ve had the joy of guiding students from different backgrounds and countries, all from the comfort of our homes—proof that music truly transcends borders.

If you are curious, here is the link for Ray Chen's video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGFBGDWOGZg