About Ms. Nguyen
Vinh Nguyen is a classically trained violinist who began her studies at the age of eight and trained for 14 years at the Vietnam National Conservatory, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees in violin performance.
Vinh is a certified teacher with the Suzuki Association of the Americas at the All Inclusive Level and a registered teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). She has taught at Douglas College and has been teaching at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music since 2014.
With over 20 years of teaching experience in Canada, Vinh teaches students of all ages and levels, including all RCM levels. She incorporates the Suzuki method into her teaching and helps students prepare for RCM examinations, youth orchestra auditions, competitions, festivals, and performances.
Known for her enthusiastic, energetic, and fun approach to teaching, Vinh creates a positive and encouraging learning environment. She focuses on building strong technical foundations while developing musicality, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.
Background
- Age 8Begins violin studies in Vietnam
- 14 yearsTrains at the Vietnam National Conservatory, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in violin performance
- CanadaBegins teaching in Canada, including at Douglas College
- 2014Begins teaching at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music
- TodayOver 20 years of teaching experience, at the VSO School of Music and her home studio in Coquitlam
Teaching approach
Every student's goals are different, from playing for pleasure to working through the RCM levels or preparing for an audition. Ms. Nguyen plans lessons around those goals and, for younger students, shows parents how to support practice at home.
Her students regularly do well in examinations, festivals and competitions, and many have earned scholarships.
- 14 years of study at the Vietnam National Conservatory
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees in violin performance
- Over 20 years of teaching in Canada, including the VSO School of Music since 2014
- Suzuki Association certified, RCM registered teacher