Patricia Vaughan

How long have you been teaching/playing professionally?

I’m teaching for 30 years.

Whats your music education/qualification?

Grade 8 RIAM exams. Suzuki Method of Teaching the violin. .I passed all exams over the period of the course of five years.

Any other non music related education/qualification?

I’m studying the French language and have done exams and preparing to do more.

What do you love about teaching?

I love passing on a love of music to cildren and adults alike. It’s wonderful to see them get to the stage when they tell me they would love to be able to play certain pieces of music. They enjoy playing in concerts which shows how much there confidence has grown.

Who is your inspiration?

There is a Russian violinist who has played in concerts in Ireland but there are many others and some who inspire me are not violinists!

Other hobbies/interests?

I’m a member of Alliance Francaise – apart from attending classes I’m in a French book club and attend all the social activities.I’m a memer of an Englis book club which holds meetings in the City Library building. I’m a member of The Thomond Archiological and Historical Society and attend the lectures every month in Mary I.I go with the other members on their outings.