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Featured Violin Teachers Near San Jose, CA

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

Julie L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I tailor my lessons to the needs of the individual student. I use a combination of lesson books, solos and exercises to bring out the best performances my students can achieve at the time. I feel it is important for us to have fun while learning. I also use practice sheets as a motivational tool for children, so they can earn stickers and small prizes for putting the practice time in required to learn the skills needed to continue moving to the next level. Read More

Maricel E

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music

I use various methods, books that will fit the student's needs. For instrumental, I use theory book with written activity that helps the student understand the fundamentals of music. In addition, I use various exercise and performance books that will develop the student's skill and master the instrument. For voice, I teach various vocal exercises and vocal techniques that will develop the student's voice. I have been passionate guiding students across various musical genres, including classical and contemporary, and languages such as English, German, Italian, French, and more. Read More

Austin C

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin

I like to teach at the student's pace or what their parents have in mind. When I learned piano, my parents wanted me to learn at a high pace, and forced me to rush everything. As a result, I was able to play a lot of pieces, but the quality of the songs were not the best. I ended up slowing down and spent time to actually work on the tiny details of each song. Read More

Jennifer K

Instruments: Violin Cello Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium Music

I believe that the secret to becoming a talented musician is to love making music. I design my lessons around the needs and goals of the students, striving to have fun along the way. I understand and want my students to realize that making mistakes is a huge part of how we learn. My students and I have fun working through the challenges they face as they strive to become better every day. Read More

Cortnee L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a San Jose music instructor specializing in voice, songwriting, beginning-intermediate guitar, piano and violin. I have extensive training and experience in music, theater and dance, on and off stage - I have written and recorded albums and live performances, I know what works and what doesn't. It's my objective to cultivate a healthy sense of artistry in my students and inspire the same in everyone who is interested. Read More

Jorge S

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

My name is Jorge S. I am a 24 year old artist/composer that recently moved to the Bay Area to nurture my passions in painting and making music. I grew up in Texas where I began my classical music education in the 4th grade. I began taking the violin more seriously as I grew older and eventually studied with two particular members of the San Antonio Symphony, Andrew Small and Emily Freudigman, the former of which was Itzhak Perlman's student for many years. Read More

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Irving S

Instruments: Violin Viola

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Since I was in elementary school, all I could think about was playing music. I wasn't very good at school because of that, I didn't have a motivation for that so as soon as I finished middle school I went to college for music.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My dad and his brother are musicians. They did't study music formally but they made part of their living by playing music. My dad was an elementary school teacher.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I like many, Classical, pop, rock, jazz, folk.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Every instrument is very special in its own way and I wish I have the time to learn to play all of them. So far I have learn how to play Violin, Viola, Piano (I learned in college), Guitar, Drums, Bass, Sax, Trombone.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Playing J. S. Bach is a very relaxed experience for me.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would probably be a pilot or a Luthier (instrument maker).

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a Master Degree in Music Performance. Music is my life and I always like learning more stuff about it. The music world is huge and there is so much to learn.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
As the majority of the Violists (A musician that plays Viola), I have started learning the violin. Then, I was introduced to the Viola by my former teacher and I fell in love with it. It has some of the characteristics from the violin and cello with a more sensitive tone and deeper feeling.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I have made hundreds of friends and trips through music, it is always a very special experience and it is always fun!

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Feeling confortable with it and been able to make a good sound out of it.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Nothing very specific. I used the Suzuki method for public schools for group lessons but I preffer the personalized method.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For me, I have to have a spot where I feel confortable. I set up a chair, music stand, water to drink and enough light to see my music. As every athlete, you always need to stretch before working out, so I have some stretches that I like to do for about 2-5min. Then I start warming up by playing scales and exercises for abou 30min. Then I take a Break for about 2 min before starting with repertoire for about 2 and a half hours, taking brakes as needed.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
All musicians have a roll model. We all had/have a phase where we tried to copy another musician's playing. Although one always try to develop a personal way to play music.

When will I start to see results?
If all the instructions are followed correctly, after each lesson!

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Whereas there is no age for a kid to start training for music, learning an instrument depends of the phisical development of each kid. Also, for me is very important that every student is willing to spend time on learning an instrument. It is not an easy task and someone that does not like it enough will find it even more difficult.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Be patient. Playing an instrument requires hours and hours of practice time. Be smart and know how long your body can handle a practice session (playing with pain is really bad so you should stop inmediately at first sign of it)

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