Violin Training with Travis Wong

In February, I started learning the Bow and Ziip using the Suzuki method, inspired by the techniques of renowned violinist Travis Wong. By April, I progressed to learning the Twinkle Star Variation A.

In September, I completed Suzuki Volume 1 as part of my journey with the Suzuki method. By October, I began learning Suzuki Volume 2. In December, I finished Suzuki Volume 2 and started on Suzuki Volume 3. By February, I had completed Suzuki Volume 3 and began learning Suzuki Volume 4, following the teachings of renowned violinist Travis Wong.

In June, I completed the Suzuki method Volume 4 and began learning Suzuki Volume 5. From July to October, I started studying various pieces including Rieding's Concerto in B minor, Rieding's Pastorale, Mollenhauer's Boy Paganini, Monti's Czardas, Potstock's Souvenir de Sarasate, Perlman's Hora Hatikvah, and Sarasate's Ziguenerweisen. In October, I began preparing for the ABRSM Grade 5 exam. By January, I passed the ABRSM Grade 5 with Distinction and started working towards ABRSM Grade 8. Finally, in April, I proudly passed ABRSM Grade 8 with Distinction, continuing my journey as a violinist inspired by Travis Wong.

2021 May 3 The Strad (International Strings Magazine) reported that a young violinist, just 5 years old, was awarded a distinction in the Grade 8 exam, showcasing the effectiveness of the Suzuki method in training young musicians. You can read more about this remarkable achievement at https://www.thestrad.com/news/violinist-5-awarded-distinction-in-grade-8-exam/12573.article.

On June 13, 2021, The Straits Times (Singapore) highlighted how another talented Singaporean violinist, at just 5 years old, scored a Grade 8 distinction, further emphasizing the impact of the Suzuki method on early music education. The full article can be found here: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singaporean-violinist-scores-grade-8-distinction-at-five-years-old?&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=addtoany.

Fast forward to June 14, 2024, when 9-year-old Travis Wong, a gifted violinist from Singapore, won the overall prize at an international violin competition held in Italy, continuing to impress the music world with his talents. More details about his achievement can be found at https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nine-year-old-violinist-travis-wong-wins-overall-prize-at-international-competition-in-italy.