LEAGUE
OF
DAVID
CONSERVATORY
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the League of David Conservatory is to cultivate a generation of young musicians who will champion the imaginative and the transcendent in the art of music.
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League of David Conservatory is a Classical music conservatory.
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Our Namesake
League of David (in German, Davidsbündler) was an imaginary society created by the great composer, Robert Schumann.
Schumann drew the inspiration of the name from the renowned king of Israel, King David, who as a young shepherd boy, stood against the giant Goliath and defeated him in an epic fight with a sling and a stone. For Schumann, he was the perfect embodiment of righteousness, humility, and leadership.
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Davidsbündler passionately promoted the imaginative and the transcendent nature of music within the pages of The New Journal of Music (Neue Zeitschrift für Musik) created in 1835 by Schumann himself.
Robert Schumann
Photo, 1850
WHY THE LEAGUE OF DAVID CONSERVATORY?
Dr. Dina Neglia
League of David Conservatory is founded by Dr. Dina Neglia, who has 25 years of teaching experience and 20 years of performance appearances as soloists, chamber, and orchestral musicians worldwide.
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At League of David Conservatory, we are extremely passionate about teaching students of all skill levels. We value excellence in music and music-making. We truly believe that everyone has the potential to be a well-rounded musician. A disciplined and devoted work ethic and a knowledgeable and caring teachers are the core ingredients that one needs to become a fine musician.
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The effectiveness of our teaching is clearly demonstrated by the achievements of our students. Many have won local and regional competitions, performed as soloists with various orchestras, performed solo recitals, and participated in chamber music festivals across the county. Our students are recipients of the highest music scholarships in prestigious universities, and they are also recipients of full-ride assistantships in graduate music studies across the world.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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Instill a love of music in students of all abilities and backgrounds​
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Empower students to pursue their unique musical passions by implementing proven instructional techniques​
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Equip students with the most enjoyable, time-efficient ways to practice and learn while living a busy lifestyle​
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Cultivate a creative outlet for lifetime fulfillment and enjoyment
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Provide caring and devoted mentorship to each student ​​
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Nurture a healthy foundation of performing under pressure through various performance opportunities
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Support students and their parents on their journey of exploring the world of music through private lessons, ensemble classes, theory, music appreciation, composition classes, masterclasses, and recitals
TEACHER BIOGRAPHY
VIOLIN, VIOLA, MUSIC APPRECIATION, THEORY, CHAMBER MUSIC, & ENSEMBLE
Dr. Dina Neglia enjoys a multifaceted international musical career dedicated equally to teaching, performance, and scholarship.
Dr. Neglia has served as violin and viola faculty at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Vincennes University, North Dakota State University, and Concordia College. Her university teaching expertise includes violin and viola lessons, chamber music, as well as tonal and atonal theory classes. Additionally, she has served as an orchestral ensemble director and is sought-out faculty member of notable music festivals regionally and nationally.
As a performer, Dr. Neglia has concertized extensively as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She has appeared nationally and internationally in numerous concerts with her husband, pianist Dr. Grigor Khachatryan. She has been featured on MPR Classical Radio and has been honored to perform by invitation for U.S. Presidents and other public figures. Her first love is the orchestra, where she has served as concertmaster for many orchestras in both the United States and Europe.
Within the lens of scholarship, Dr. Neglia's dissertation on the subject of Schumann’s neglected violin concerto and its theoretical analysis was the first of its kind to be published in the English language worldwide.
Dr. Neglia earned her Doctorate in Violin Performance at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where she also obtained an academic minor in Music History and Literature. She received her graduate degree in Violin Performance from The University of Michigan, and her undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Violin Performance along with concentrations in Vocal Performance and Italian Literature. Her principal teachers include Maria Neglia, Bruce Berg, Yehonatan Berick, and Kevork Mardirossian.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Private violin, viola lessons for all skill levels
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Chamber & ensemble music classes
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Music appreciation classes
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Music theory classes
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Competition preparation
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College music audition preparation
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Orchestra audition preparation
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School orchestra music preparation
TESTIMONIALS
Claire W.
"My children have not only gained access to an incredible Suzuki method-trained teacher by taking lessons with Dr. Neglia, but she has become like family. She has what so many others don't seem to have--- she really cares about her students at such a deep level, and it shows so brightly."
Patty S.
"I cannot recommend Dina's instruction enough. My daughter went from a shy wallflower with the violin to finding new-found confidence in her playing and performances in just a few months. The change in her playing is phenomenal, and that is because Dina is an absolute master at teaching (and performing!)"
Deborah T.
"I really don't have adequate words to express my gratitude to Dr. Neglia. My teenaged son, whom I believed was naturally talented, nearly quit the violin because of mental setbacks. Dr. Neglia singlehandedly transformed his mindset to the instrument. As a parent who watched her son struggle and almost give up, I'm eternally grateful."
Maria A.
"As a student of Dr. Neglia's, I can tell you this. You will not find anyone as kind, understanding, humble, knowledgeable, and someone who helps you improve on a large scale in such a short time. I took lessons for YEARS and never improved this much. I thought I'd never get better, but I know now that I can continue to grow and improve as a musician with all the things I've learned along with Dr. Neglia's guidance."
Leslie G.
"It was hard for me to believe that such an amazing performer would be an equally amazing teacher, but Dina truly is. She is SO great with my little kids. They look forward to lessons every week!"
RATES
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About Lessons: Lessons are private instruction. Lessons are weekly and are offered in three different lengths: 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 1 hour.​
About Ensembles: Four different ensemble types offered: Duet (two violins, violin-viola), Trio (string trio), Quartet (two violins, viola and cello), String Chamber Ensemble. Students are placed in ensembles based on skill level and sometimes preference. Ensembles meet weekly for 45 minutes. Ensembles are extremely important for the development of the beginner as well as the intermediate and advanced students.​
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What is a Masterclass? Masterclasses are public lessons conducted in front of fellow studio members. They are fantastic opportunities to get extra instruction and invaluable live performance opportunities in preparation for studio recitals, auditions, and competitions.
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What is a Studio Recital? Studio recitals are large concerts which include all of the students who study in League of David Conservatory. Studio recitals will take place at the end of each academic year. Students who are ready and confident to perform will participate in these events.
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