Daniel Ziesemer

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About Me

Because hearing is the first sense to develop in a child, Daniel’s musical training began before he was born, listening to beautiful, melodious music at home and at church. He was an avid singer and composer in his crib, and in 1990, and at the age of three began his violin training with William Führberg.

Soon he enjoyed playing along with hymns and sitting in on orchestras. In 1997 Daniel continued his violin studies with Drostan Hall. In 1998, he added piano, organ and music theory studies with Dr. M. Dean Kincaid. Since 2001, Daniel has continued studying the violin privately with Dr. Roland and Almita Vamos (Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and the Music Institute of Chicago). In 2003, a Christian ministry invited Daniel to play for ten benefit banquets honoring retired teachers of Moscow, Russia. He attended the Music Institute of Chicago’s Academy Program in its inaugural year 2006-2007. Daniel has been privileged to participate in masterclasses and receive coaching from such artists as David Taylor, Mark Zinger, Mauricio Fuchs, Rachel Barton Pine, Alan Heatherington, Augustin Hadelich, and Sibbi Bernhardson. In 2015, Daniel was one of eight violin semifinalists in the Washington International String Competition in Washington D.C. In 2020, Daniel was one of five finalists in the William C. Byrd International Young Artist Competition in Flint, Michigan. Daniel also enjoys arranging and orchestrating music. He is grateful for the musical abilities that God has given him and to his parents for their dedication and loving guidance in developing these gifts. Daniel’s desire is to play and write beautiful music for the glory of God and the edification of the Church, the Body of Jesus Christ, his Savior.
With a desire to produce recordings, and to preserve and make available in print, beautiful and Christ honoring music, Daniel along with his parents founded Ziesemer Family Publishers in 2011. His discography includes Abiding, Everlasting Love, and his most recent recording, I Believe in Miracles. Daniel enjoys ministering through music playing regularly at church, retirement centers and for special conferences and occasions.  He is also a performing member of both the Hinsdale and Western Springs Music Clubs.

My Musical Education Background

For twenty years Daniel had the privilege of studying with world renowned violin pedagogues Dr. Roland and Almita Vamos. During his studies he received a thorough foundation in technique and learned much of the standard violin repertoire. He has also studied Harmony, Counterpoint, and Form and Analisys with Dr. M. Dean Kincaid.

Genres and Subjects Taught

Classical and Sacred Violin

Lesson Rates

$70 per hour

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

I am eager to share what I've learned with dedicated students of intermediate through advanced level, but I am also willing to instruct beginners. 

While in-person lessons are preferable, I am willing to give online video instruction to students outside of the greater Chicago area.

Weekly lessons are usually one hour in length with the option to add an additional hour every other week specifically devoted to technical studies.

My Certifications and Awards

Studied at the Music Institute of Chicago in the inaugrual year of their Accademy program.

In 2015, I was one of eight violin semifinalists in the Washington International String Competition in Washington D.C.

In 2020, I was one of five finalists in the William C. Byrd International Young Artist Competition in Flint, Michigan.

My Musical Influences

I enjoy listening to the great violinist of the Golden Era of violin playing such as Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler and Mischa Elman. You may hear some of my playing on my YouTube channel: Daniel B. Ziesemer - Violinist

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