About Valerie Lassfolk

Valerie is a professional musician and teacher, currently working as Principal Viola in Lohja City Orchestra. She has played in prestigious orchestras in Finland and abroad as well as being a dedicated chamber musician and improviser, with a particular interest in projects combining multiple creative fields. She has over a decade of teaching experience, having held full-time positions in prestigious music institutes in Finland and the United Kingdom. She has also been invited to teach at Summer masterclasses in Joutseno and Kaarina, Finland. Valerie currently teaches viola at the West-Uusima Music Institute in Lohja, Finland. “Teaching has always been at the heart of my music making, because sharing what I experience and have learned in music gives me joy and a purpose to what I do. I believe music is accessible to anyone and I love that music-making can be manifested in so many ways for each individual. Having had long-time experience in teaching complete beginners up to professional standard, I am convinced I can give you helpful ideas, learning strategies and share advice that I have been given by many great musicians and mentors - no matter at what stage of your musical journey you’re at! I speak English, German, Finnish and some French. During the Corona Virus-restrictions, I was teaching full-time online and have therefore gathered a lot of experience in online teaching. I have also created useful resources that make sure students will get the best out of their online lessons.”