Violin Lessons in Lynwood, CA

Instruments: Violin Viola

Born and raised in Southern California, I began playing the violin at the age of nine and I have not looked back ever since! Currently, I have 16 years of playing experience and 7 years of teaching experience. Teaching private students have been such an unexpected joy of my music career. To see a student progress while enjoying their music journey is a teachers main task. More importantly, establishing a solid practice schedule is pivot in developing ones musical ability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin

Everyone has a different journey when it comes to learning and loving music. I am passionate about helping a student find their way to loving music while learning basic technique and theory. My main focus is on creating a safe environment for a student to make mistakes and be comfortable learning. Throughout my years as a student, Ive had many different teachers. I hope to be a teacher that is loving and kind while also teaching great techniques and theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I won the orchestral composition award for Rutgers Annual Orchestra Day in June of 2016 and was ranked in the top percentile of the Marvin Hamlisch film scoring competition on a global level, which was judged by Oscar- winning composer Mychael Danna. I have interned at Sandblast Productions, Creative Group and The National Chorale where I did several things ranging from scoring commercials to assisting with live camera concert directors and stagehand sound design. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

With consistent practice and lessons I’ve had success with having some of my youngest students start with Mozarts twinkle little star and in 2-3 years play at a very high level with skill, artistry and reading abilities in Suzuki books 4/5 Vivaldi Concertos. Students start off with a box violin to focus on posture and ear training right away. Once some of the fine motor skills are established, we transfer these skills directly to the violin, and begin create sound on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I love working with students and sharing my love of music. I have taught in Schools of Music and given private lessons for many years. Through my study and experience, I have attained professional level performance and compositional skills. I teach classical and popular music for both piano and violin.  Through study and practice, my students acquire a deeper appreciation of music, personal enrichment and the enhancement of their musical skills. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Fiddle

I have taught beginning violin using many different methods and books, including but not limited to the Suzuki Method, Essential Elements for Strings, and All For Strings books. However, I have found that the best way to engage students and maintain progress is not to keep too strictly to any one method, but to find what best suits each individual. I also incorporate a mix of transcribed fiddle tunes and/or popular music pieces to provide variety and keep the material fun! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Violin Bass Guitar Electric Violin Acoustic Guitar

I was born in Moscow, Russia, and moved to the United States as a child in the early 1970's. He studied violin and music composition at the New England Conservatory, Interlochen Arts Academy, the Tanglewood Institute, and Northwestern University. I have over 30 years of experience teaching and performing, playing concert halls such as Vienna's Musikverein and Boston's Symphony Hall. I am currently based in Los Angeles, California. I am the founder of Tournesol Records, and releases his own music under the name 'Man Over Matter'. Read More