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Featured Violin Teachers Near Philadelphia, PA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Violin lessons in Philadelphia . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Daniel H

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Keyboard

I am a caring, intuitive, and experienced musician and teacher. Small-group situations such as studio lessons or chamber music groups find me at my happiest and most fulfilled. I have premiered exciting new works at NYU's Tenri Center, at Stony Brook, Bennington College, Queens College's Aaron Copland School, the LI Composers Alliance, and my alma mater Indiana University. I especially enjoy varied religious settings, for example as concertmaster of the holiday orchestra at St. Read More

Annija K

Instruments: Violin Viola

I'm a passionate, friendly, and motivated instructor who loves working with children and adults of all ages. I love to be able to share my love of music, both through performing and through teaching. I received my master's degree from Northwestern University and since then, I have moved to the Philadelphia area, where I teach through a variety of programs, including Musicopia, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestras, the Music School of Delaware, and the Darlington Arts Center. Read More

Michael W

Instruments: Violin Viola

Michael W. is a violinist whose approach to technical growth is built from the Juilliard school of Ivan Galamian and Dorothy DeLay, combined with the Russian school of Mikhail Kopelman. Michael has won numerous awards and performed in many renowned locations including the Mann Center as well as the Kimmel Center. He has won or placed in several competitions, including the Voorhees Concerto Competition, the Schadt Summer Strings Competition, and The Young Classical Virtuosos of Tomorrow Competition. Read More

Alissa A

Instruments: Piano Violin Electric Violin

When it comes to teaching beginner piano, my philosophy is to avoid making lessons and assignments feel like a monotonous chore. If a student feels overwhelmed and/or uninterested in completing assignments and attending lessons, it can have the same affect as being assigned too much school work and house chores; the student will most likely lose interest in learning. As a young musician, I make sure that my students look forward to their lessons by reinforcing the idea of music as a form of artistic expression. Read More

Emily K

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in various studios since then. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Errol O

Instruments: Violin

My teaching style can best be described as flexible. I like to tailor every lesson to each individual student based on their needs and interests. For younger and newer students regardless of age, I like to focus primarily on fundamentals such as developing proper posture, becoming comfortable with the instrument, tuning and producing sound. For students who already have a good grasp of the fundamentals, we will have more of a discussion about their goals and interests, such as any upcoming auditions or performances. Read More

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Madeleine C

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
After cello, I began inheriting instruments. Violin was first, then viola, and most recently double bass. Though I am not yet proficient enough with double bass to teach it, I look forward to the day I am!

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I never questioned what I wanted to do. My music teacher in 4th grade handed me a cello, and I was in love. By 5th grade career day, I was dressing up in concert uniforms and carrying a cardboard cello.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love Romantic Era music, as well as tangos. The passion required to successfully play both types of music far outdo many other genres and eras.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
The Röntgen Cello Concerto No. 2 is an obscure but beautiful piece I discovered several years ago. It led to a great deal of research and a lasting relationship with the only cellist to ever record it.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I chose Music Education as a degree because of that middle school orchestra director that helped me through difficult times and showed me music can be a savior. I hope with my degree I have the opportunity to do the same.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session involves a “scale run”, or quick run through of scales. Second is an etude, either old or new, usually from Popper. A final piece of the puzzle is whatever piece I have been working on, or sometimes a piece I enjoy revisiting.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
A sense of dedication, as well as patience to move forward, even if it is slowly. The technical part of playing a cello is relatively straightforward. The passion for going beyond a technical level is the true challenge.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my theatre accomplishments and orchestra works, as well as seeing my students grow. Some have successfully gone on to college career and succeeded in their goals.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
In middle school I had an orchestra director that was passionate about his students both inside rehearsal and out. His dedication to music and helping students find peace and happiness through music inspired me to one day do the same.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Any student of any age can take lessons. A basic knowledge of the alphabet, numbers, and hand eye coordination are minimum.

When will I start to see results?
Results depend on the student. I am willing to move ahead as quickly as a student understands and can perform the concepts introduced to them. I highly encourage practicing outside the lesson, to create a routine that can help a student move forward in their skills.

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