She started her piano education at the age of 5 as a hobby and started her formal education when she got admitted to Hacettepe Ankara State Conservatory violin section at age 10. After graduating from Hacettepe University she continued her studies at Rotterdam Music and Dance Academy in Netherlands. After finishing her studies in Netherlands, she got accepted to Baskent University Academic Orchestra. While working in the orchestra she performed with other orchestras and chamber music groups along with solo concerts and lessons. In the meantime, she got her master’s degree from Baskent University Conservatory. After 15-years of orchestra and tutoring experience, she now lives in Boston.
She loves playing classical and romantic period. In addition to her orchestral and concert work, she has been teaching various age groups since her undergraduate years which was approximately 19 years ago. She has preschooler students who started as a hobby, students who wanted to get certificates from programs and students of various ages who were preparing for school, orchestra or conservatory exams. In accordance, she plans her lessons based on these differences. Each student has their own needs, specific learning style, and pace. Providing materials, environment, and education necessary to create the excitement to be part of the music and to induce the love for music makes her enjoy the time she spends with her students.
In addition to adapting her tutoring methods accordingly, the part she thinks most important is to find unique solutions for individuals. To do that, it is necessary to be familiar with the personality of the student, connect with them and proceed to the next step by being target oriented.
Having 20 years of experience, she thinks being in a good relationship with students, their families and their other teachers are important. Being available to them strengthens the relationships.
In addition to instrument education, researching music, teaching to find their own solutions and even teaching them how to teach can be part of their education.
Another subject she likes to teach her students is to continue their studies with a target in mind. In addition to their alone practices, she likes to create them opportunities to play in a concert. To further their professional careers, she recommends them to routinely perform since she thinks you can only attain concert experience by playing in a concert.
What she most likes about teaching is the fact that she also learns from her students and occasions that arise while teaching. She always wants teaching to be part of her life since it is beneficial for problem solving, researching, empathizing and communication skills.