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Featured Violin Teachers Near San Diego, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Violin lessons in San Diego . 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!

Betsy F

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola

I like to inspire my students with my own passion for music, and keep lessons fun.  Students should never feel like lessons are a chore, but rather should leave a lesson inspired.  I think of music as food for the soul.   Read More

Phoebe S

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle

Hello! I'm a versatile musician with a wide variety of skills and experience! I'm a classically trained violinist and singer with a background in musical theater. For the past 10 years I've been performing all over the US, Canada and the UK in a variety of facets. I've played with symphony orchestras, performed off-Broadway, fiddled with country and bluegrass bands, played electric violin with rock bands at iconic venues in NYC and LA including The Bitter End, The Viper Room, the Whisky a Go Go and more. Read More

Nader T

Instruments: Violin

My teaching method is based on the education I received from four great violin pedagogues who were representing the three prominent Russian, Belgian, and American schools, and also my 27 years of training students. In one hour of my comprehensive teaching, I work extensively on both right and left hand technique, with emphasis on scales, arpeggios, and etudes...which ultimately will result in good tone production, double stops, vibrato, and more importantly, high quality performance. Read More

Mariantonia L

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Double Bass Keyboard

For my beginning piano students, I like to start with Alfreds performance books and music theory to help assist the note and music reading. My cello students that are still in the beginning stages I like to have using the Suzuki books to help work towards more advanced music and skills. My voice students are all very different so I shape our lesson methods based on what style of singing theyre interested in, but we always begin working on proper breathing and learning solfege. Read More

Kathryn R

Instruments: Violin

I owe a great deal of my character development and work ethic to the benefits of music. I taught a handful of students during the year of 2012 in Kentucky but focused primarily on my studies after transferring to San Diego. I began teaching again after graduating from USD at my studio in Coronado. I have a considerable amount of experience with children through teaching, volunteering, and childcare however I'm a firm believer that you can begin learning an instrument at any age and I welcome all into my studio to learn music. Read More

Annie H

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin

My name is Annie Hoffman and I was born with an indescribable passion for music that I long to share with others who have a strong desire to learn! I have been playing violin for over 19 years performing in the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra from 2000-2009 and then continuing onto Azusa Pacific University Symphony Orchestra, various chamber string ensembles, as well as playing in the Azusa Pacific University Choir and Orchestra Ensemble. Read More

Dylan J

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a fan of the Suzuki method for beginning Violin students. It is the way I learned, so I am familiar with it. I do think it is important for students to have some say in what they learn. It is important for young students to have fun during the learning process. I like to throw in some current music that is familiar to the student. I also find it important to set goals. Read More

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Candace W

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin Fiddle Music

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Within me, I always had the desire to perform for people, this has turned into the many shows and performances I do with the violin. It was not until I was older that I decided the most fulfilling career would be to teach violin as a profession, in my opinion.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Teaching anything else!

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
classical and alternative; they both correspond into the playing that I write on my own.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
No it does not, this is why I feel the violin was a gift from a young age!

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
A piece that I write and master to perform in India for the women learning music and have the desire to play music there.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Music, I chose this degree to help me further every part of my music skill sets, teaching and performing.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Review of lesson plan from the week before, going over any missed work or misunderstandings of the lesson plan, working on current Suzuki song, learning a new bow or violin technique that plays a role into the current song work, etudes and scales, fun or free play, and working on anything the student or parent has concerns about.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Almost everything has technicalities that make it all difficult, but this makes every process extremely rewarding.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Suzuki, I believe it is the best training to receive appropriate ear training, sight reading, and skill set to succeed in violin.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Yes, many of my students receive awards for their playing and skill level through their schools and other orchestras. My private lessons are to correct imperfect technique, build musical ability and ear training so I do not provide awards through my own programs.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
My ability to play on any stage with or without practice, being a successful violin teacher, but also knowing that I would not have any accomplishment without grace and the lessons taught to me by those around me who have taken time to teach me over the past 18 years.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
When I was four years old, there was something inside of me that wouldn't stop asking my parents to let me play the violin. They said no for a year and finally when I would not stop asking we got a violin and I haven't stopped playing since.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes, my teacher was the best violinist I knew growing up and she always accepted me as a child with my quirks and questions, she inspired me to perfect my instrument and play classical songs that brought people to tears through her playing ability.

When will I start to see results?
This differs through every student and depends on the exact results you are looking for. Every student succeeds in new areas when I teach them and it is truly a blessing to see every kid go home knowing their instrument better and better each week.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
A one time trial lesson is the best way to incorporate a student into the atmosphere of music. If the student has even asked one time, the desire that they have to play music is a real desire and I highly encourage any student to as least try! No matter the skill level or age.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Rewards, to an extent, are an effective way to build up a child into being responsibly and efficient in their practicing. As a teacher, I always ensure my students thoroughly understand their lesson plans for the week and know that I am available over the phone for any questions they may have about practice.

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