| Education |
| Thutam Le studied violin with Vietnamese teachers at the Saigon National Conservatory of Music, from which she graduated in 1976. She received a degree in English from Vietnam University and earned her AA in Accounting from Foothill College. |
| Performing and
Teaching Experience |
Thutam played violin in the Orchestra of Saigon National Conservatory of Music. She plays violin and sings in dancing clubs and festivals, and has recorded music for film scores in Saigon City, San Jose, and Washington, D.C.
In addition to teaching at CSMA, Thutam teaches violin privately in her home. |
| At CSMA |
| Thutam joined the CSMA Music Faculty in 1997 as a private violin teacher. |
| Teaching Philosophy and Approach |
As a teacher, Thutam uses the “A Tune a Day” series by C. Paul Herforth, the Suzuki Series, Kayser’s Etudes, “Fundamental of Violin” by F. Haas, Mazas' Etudes, and scale exercises by Carl Flesch. Thutam has prepared students for membership in the El Camino Yourth Symphony and California Youth Symphony. She also prepares students for the ABRSM exams and Merit Scholarship auditions.
Thutam believes that “listening and playing music can comfort and bring happiness to people. Therefore, I’d like to see a lot of people get involved in music.” |
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| Personal |
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Student recital photos are posted at the website listed below.
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| Website: http://picasaweb.google.com/thutam.le |
