Camille B. — Violin Teacher — Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal

Camille Brousseau is a violinist, composer, and arranger based in Montreal. She holds a diploma in composition and arranging from Cégep de Saint-Laurent, as well as a bachelor’s degree in jazz performance from the Université de Montréal, where she notably met her bandmates from Greenhouse Ensemble. She is an active member of Greenhouse Ensemble, with whom she is currently working on a second album. Their debut record, Rez-de-chaussée, was nominated for a Prix Opus in the category Jazz Album of the Year. In parallel, Camille is in the midst of producing her first solo bluegrass and folk album, Late for Work, a deeply personal and creative project that reflects her passion for acoustic music. She is also developing a new folk duo, Cam & Jay, in collaboration with guitarist Jérémie Groleau. Passionate about traditional music, she has attended numerous fiddle camps in the United States, where she continues to nurture her playing, her repertoire, and her community-oriented approach to music.

In my lessons, I adapt my teaching to each student’s interests and goals, while emphasizing a strong technical foundation and the joy of playing. I specialize in folk music (bluegrass, old-time fiddle, traditional music, country) and have extensive training in jazz, composition, and arranging, which allows me to work on both repertoire and improvisation, as well as overall creativity. With beginners, I draw on the fundamentals of the classical method (Suzuki, Claude Létourneau) to develop good posture, a beautiful sound, and solid intonation, while quickly giving students the freedom to explore the styles they enjoy. Having personally overcome a postural injury, I pay particular attention to the musician’s physical health: posture, relaxation, and instrument ergonomics. I am used to recommending shoulder rests, chin rests, and other adjustments, and I can refer students to professionals (physiotherapists, kinesiologists) when needed. For more advanced students, I focus on groove, swing, and improvisation to help develop solos in various styles. We also work on accompaniment techniques (chops, shuffle, etc.) from a harmonic perspective, which supports rhythmic playing and chord recognition. Thanks to my experience both in the studio and on stage, I can also support students in creative projects, recording, and performance preparation.