This session will explore selected shifting and vibrato actions by Paul Rolland for violin, viola, cello and double bass in all settings: heterogeneous or homogeneous classrooms as well as one-on-one. Bring your instrument (or don’t!) and find out how you can easily and effectively help your students to incorporate these movement skills into their playing.
Aaron Jacobs
- Biographical Information
Aaron Jacobs, Assistant Professor of String Pedagogy and Director of the UNM Music Prep School and String Pedagogy Lab School, is an accomplished string player and passionate educator who has channeled his energy into inspiring musicians at every level—from preschool-age beginners to graduate students and beyond. He has served as a violin professor at Millikin University and Illinois State University and is a licensed music educator with experience teaching at both primary and secondary levels. At the University of Illinois, he founded the Illinois String Academy, which offered private and group instruction on violin, viola, cello, double bass, chamber music, composition, and theory.
An engaging clinician, Aaron has worked with string educators and students across the U.S. and six continents. Since 2017, he has served as a faculty member and co-director of the Paul Rolland String Pedagogy Workshop, working with hundreds of educators and students. He also regularly presents research and leads master classes for string teachers and students.
Aaron remains active as a performer. Since 2005, he and his wife, pianist Tatiana Shustova, have performed throughout Europe and the U.S., winning awards at international competitions. He has been a soloist with several orchestras and served as concertmaster, principal second violin, and principal viola in professional ensembles.
Aaron strives each day to live out his mission of genuinely caring about people and enhancing their lives through music. Visit aaronjacobs.com for more information.