I found Çisem on this website and her happy photo immediately caught my attention. I read a lot of nice reviews on her and I can say.. it's all true. Çisem is a very sweet teacher and takes you by the hand on your violin-journey. I had zero experience in music and the violin and Çisem helped me to learn read notes, intonation, rhythm, bow-movements, left-hand gripping, how to relax and much more. She has a nice repertoire of exercises to learn technique like for example holding the bow and using it. I also really appreciate that she asks whether you want to continue with learning a new thing or want to take your time to figure out a technique or music piece. I am using the book 'Speel Viool' to learn to play violin and Cisem guides me through it. With now and then extra information or exercises, for example watching how conductors work and try to understand their movements. Xia Zhu