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Violin & Viola Lessons

Let's take the pressure off string lessons!

The violin and the viola are often times considered the most beautiful instruments to listen to. For many learning to play one of these instruments has been a lifelong dream that’s never been realized. Whether it’s finding the right teacher or an affordable first instrument we’ve broken down the wall to learning to play strings.

We can provide in studio or online lessons at your preference. Please just let us know what you would prefer and we’ll get you started.

What You Will Learn through Violin/Viola Lessons!

Learn good posture

Along with how to properly hold the instrument, learning what good posture looks like when you are both sitting and standing

Learn the fundamentals of violin/viola playing

This includes scales, arpeggios, double stops, and etudes to develop fluency in the bow arm and left hand to make playing other works much easier

Learn new solo repertoire for your instrument

this may also include pop music, chamber music, or orchestral excerpts at the student's desire and ability level

Music Theory

Learn about general music theory concepts and develop ear training to enhance your understanding of the repertoire you're playing.

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 How Do Online Violin Lessons Work?

Well first off, as the name implies, online violin lessons are done online which means you can take your lesson wherever you're most comfortable. Our online lessons are done weekly via Zoom video-call, from the safety of your own home. Ahead of your lesson you will be sent the private zoom link for your lesson.


 Where can I get a Violin or Viola?

One of the biggest barriers to music for many is the cost of the instrument. We aim to break down that barrier by offering affordable rent-to-own programs. We will provide you with a teacher approved instrument with a payment system that adds zero markup or interest to the cost of the instrument. Our payment systems are attached to our lessons so as long as you are taking lessons we can prorate out the cost of the equipment. We’ll even upgrade your equipment and give you 50% of the old equipments purchase value towards your upgrade.

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What Will you Need for Online Violin Lessons?

zoom

It's Free! Download it from www.Zoom.us. There are a number of ways to call in on various devices. However we recommend…

A reliable computer

It doesn't have to be fancy! Most computers have more than it takes. Please position your computer camera in a position that captures all of your posture and technique, not just your face. While in a pinch using your phone can work, you’ll have a hard time positioning the phone in a way that will be effective for you and your instructor. However if you have a good phone stand and mic setup then all you’ll need is…

A reliable wifi/internet connection

Skype is streaming video so it has about the same demand on your internet as YouTube or Netflix. If your internet is slow you may experience poor video and audio quality.  Cellular data is vulnerable to speed dips during busy times or in busy areas. Please use a reliable wifi access point to connect into your call

A digital camera and microphone

Most built-in camera's and microphones, standard on most laptops and desktops, will be fine for your lesson needs. If you're looking to get a little better audio quality out of your recordings reach out to us and we’ll let you know what will work best for your setup. There are plenty of options for Windows and Mac users alike.