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Featured Violin Teachers Near Boston, MA

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

Jiuri Y

Instruments: Violin

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 3 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 1 year. 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

Dorisiya Y

Instruments: Violin

As a music teacher, I am enthusiastic and committed to excellence. My strong passion for music drives me to share it with my students and my audiences. In 2015, I graduated from Oberlin Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance. In my music career so far, I have had numerous opportunities to perform at prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall as part of the Oberlin Orchestra, and Le Poisson Rouge in New York. Read More

Matthew M

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Music Keyboard

Methods will be by case to case basis. Children with be asked to purchase the John Thomson Piano Book series as we first dive into reading music notation, learn our Keys, and begin basic music history. If parents are interested I suggest learning alongside children to help with weekly practice. Adults will be depending on resources and goals - What makes you want to take lessons? - Who and what inspired you to do it -What genre are you looking to play *Classical Music ( My expertise) is a lot of fun but can be very demanding, I will not introduce this material unless requested* Read More

Isabel W

Instruments: Violin Viola

Since I am certified as a Teacher Training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas, I have adopted the Suzuki method, which is known as the "mother-tongue" approach. Like learning a language, constant exposure to music helps develop the skills necessary to play an instrument. As a current language-learner, I cannot stress being exposed to violin and viola pieces enough! It is a surefire way to develop ear-training skills, dictation skills, and eventually improvisational skills. Read More

Teresa B

Instruments: Violin Viola

For beginning students who are children, I like to start with Essential Elements and then progress to the Suzuki Method books. Later I might supplement this material with etudes and duets or pop song arrangements. For adults, I first determine their priorities and then focus my instruction on what will keep their lessons fun and engaging. Whether the student is interested in playing chamber music with friends, participating in a community orchestra, or just improving their skills so that they can experience the joy of making music, I am happy to tailor the lessons to meet their needs, Read More

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Myra M

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin Fiddle

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Do what is suggested on the weekly lesson and practice plan. If you cannot cover everything on the list, do what you can, but do it well. Try practicing at the end of the piece first, moving back to the beginning. Find your trouble spots and play with them many different ways. Play scales and scale patterns every day. Consistency is crucial. Fear sneaks in when days are missed. If you are not with your instrument, listen to good examples of your pieces, watch others play, learn to practice with your sheet music alone!

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If the child is insistent about starting, over time, visit someone's lesson. Meet with the teacher and if possible, attend an introductory lesson. Ages 6-8 are great ages to start, but make sure that the child has the time during the week to devote to practice. Are there other musicians in the family? If the parents or siblings also practice, the child in question may be ready to take on the challenge too. Also, having the parent involved in the lessons and supportive at home will encourage readiness.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master on my instrument is the fluctuation of dialogue in my head from insecurity to accomplishment. There are days when I feel I know little about the wood and strings I hold, and others when I go straight to the sound, from what I hear in my head to the sounds coming from the violin, viola or cello. Each day is a new beginning. For me, the reality of six decades of playing sometimes clashes with the how far I have yet to go. There is no rule book for internal expectations.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I started out as an artist. From an early age, I said that I would be one. I did actually win full scholarship to Massachusetts College of Art (1967), but left after only 2 years. If not music, I would have gone on to create large oil paintings, perhaps illustrations for books or would have become an art teacher or a poor starving artist. There are many correlations between the arts and the elements of balance, color, emotion, the inertia of beginnings, and the pride of accomplishment, all of them being wellsprings of music creation.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
At a point in my life I was miserable at my job, feeling that the money did not justify the time spent doing something that was unfulfilling. I began to visualize being happy and fulfilled, warmed by doing something that would connect me to people. After a few weeks I began to add music to my vision. I was playing fiddle at a contra dance one evening when a few PASOW teachers approached me. The Performing Arts School of Worcester was looking for a folk musician to help bring folk music to their established classical program. Things changed dramatically and happily for me then!

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