Violin and Piano Teacher for beginner, intermediate and advanced violin and piano students focusing on each student’s unique expression.

From 159.75 C$ /h

I am a professional violin, performer, recording artist, pianist and singer with 36 years experience on my instruments and 25 years experience as a music teacher. I am passionate about giving students an excellent technical foundation, a deep understanding of musical expression and beauty as well as a balanced and sustainable approach to practicing so as to instill a lifelong love of the instrument.
My styles range from classical, of which I studied through conservatory on violin, rock music, pop, electronica and original songwriting composition. Students will learn the fundamentals of their instrument thoroughly, will develop a deep appreciation for their own ability to excel and persevere as well as an approach to life through music which values discipline, self love, imagination and empowerment.

Location

Online from United States

About Me

Violin was my first language and has been my greatest ally and superpower. I am deeply inspired by the spark in my student's eyes when they discover their own innate ability to master the instrument. Studying the violin and it's gorgeous literature provides one of the most intricate, empowering and life-long crafts to everyone who plays. I first fell in love when I was extremely young and began lessons when I was 4. I trained classically with teachers who trace back to Ivan Galamian and pursued a Violin Performance degree at University of MIchigan. I am an established recording artist, composer and bandleader and perform in the rock, metal and electronica realms as well as any other genre required. I am also a trained pianist and singer. The most important aspect of teaching is to instill a sense of confidence in one's own ability to learn and to persevere past difficulties. Because of the intense nature of the instrument, I spend concerted effort tailoring my lessons to each student's individual learning style. I begin with a firm foundation in proper violin technique, music reading and theory. The gold is when we discover the emotional nature of the music and how to express as unique players. Often in the classical world we can get stuck inside of a box. I have found that a strong footing in classical music can in fact launch musicians into an expansive career in whatever genre they prefer, if we are open to all possibilities. With this in mind I also teach improvisation from a young age as to strengthen playing from both brain hemispheres. A holistic approach in learning music can provide extremely powerful support to awaken the inner musical genius within everyone.

Education

Studied Suzuki and Traditional Violin from the age of 4 onward.
Studied with Michael Avsharian, a student of Ivan Galamian for 6 years.
Studied with Paul Kantor at the University of Michigan School of Music
Studied piano with Patricia Willwerth at Central Michigan University

Experience / Qualifications

38 years of experience playing, studying, and performing violin. 25 years of teaching experience. 20 years as a professional and independent artist playing with John Paul Jones, The Foo Fighters at the Grammy's and Red Rocks, Eric McFadden, Bonfire Madigan as well as countless other bands. Have recorded on countless records. Founder, frontwoman, violinist, singer and songwriter for KnightressM1. Have released two full length violin improv albums: 'Glass Live at Grace Cathedral' & 'Creation'. Released a full length record for KnightressM1 in 2020 'Dreams and Devastation' to positive press review worldwide.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Violin

Musical styles:

Pop

Classical

Rock

Piano

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Markus

4.96

(24)

Qualified and experienced teacher, gives individual lessons, between 30, 45 or 60 minutes with an online course,
please provide the equipment, camera, webcam, fixing system so that the lessons can go as well as possible.

Discover your abilities in the world of music and sounds, approach music through the piano or any other keyboard instrument, play the instrument easily, easy approach.
start without partition by learning claiver
develop your memory.
Games and improvisation.
Tutorial pieces, songs or songs.
All styles, modern and classic.
Approach with the partitions possible.
Learning agreements

Katie

4.96

(24)

Hi! I have over 7 years of teaching experience from young kids to adults of all levels and I love it! My goal is for my students to find joy in playing an instrument and have fun during the lessons. I also aim to make every student come out of the lesson feeling motivated to carry on learning, and tailor the lessons to what they want to learn and how to achieve their goal.
I can also help students prepare for their piano exams and theory exams.

Elisa

4.96

(24)

I offer private piano lessons to students of different ages and levels. Depending on the student's final goal we adjust the repertoire and skills that are needed for obtaining the goal.

My goal as a teacher is to keep and increase the students' love for music as well as to offer necessary and appropriate knowledge/skills to keep the student challenged.

Frederic

4.96

(24)

A conservatory graduate and music theory teacher gives piano lessons.
All styles combined (classical, rock, accompaniment piano, etc.)
Method suitable for the little ones 4-5 years old
First course without obligation.

Giorgia

4.96

(24)

I teach for all levels, from children starting from zero to students who want to prepare certifications at the Conservatories, passing through amateurs or simply curious of any age.

I firmly believe in the importance of knowing how to read music and this is exactly what I teach first, obviously adapting the method to the age of my students: knowing how to read music is knowing one more language, which, if learned well, won’t ever be forgotten (like riding a bicycle!) and it is an invaluable wealth. Starting from that point I teach the position of the hand, the arm and the whole body at the piano, the fundamentals of the piano technique (giving great importance to the percussive movement of the finger and the distribution of weight), the understanding of musical language, the expression of the personality through the keyboard, the search for touch and knowledge of piano repertoire.

Hiba

4.96

(24)

Piano, Guitar & singing sessions for all levels for kids & adults. Music theory and music education classes. I give my sessions according to the student needs and interests . I help each of my students to achieve his goal in learning music.

Sebastián

4.96

(24)

At my studio my students will not only learn how to play the piano, but they will receive a complete musical education in order to achieve their musical dreams. I will give all my best so everybody will get the tools for developing their own voice, helping them to master the instrument and teaching them all the theoretical knowledge they’ll need to make their particular personality shine. Openness, joy, dedication, creativity and passion for music are some of the things that you will find in the international environment of my studio. I care about who my students are and what they have to say to the world, and I will help them to develop it from the very first lesson.

In my class you will not only be able to receive piano lessons but also will learn to understand how the music works as a language. If the interest and the profile of the student goes in the direction of the purely classical music performance, the lessons will be focused on a deep and conscious piano technique development, practicing techniques, musical interpretation, history of music, history of the piano, applied harmony on the keyboard, analysis, and score reading by a method that I have developed for over 15 years of experience. And if the students wish, I can help them to prepare for the ABRSM exams and competitions as well. All this is aiming to achieve in a very practical and exciting experience the best results in the fastest way possible. But if the profile and the interests of the students goes on another way, I will give them all the tools they need to understand the language of music in depth, so they can find their own voice on the instrument. In that case the lessons will include contents of piano technique, score reading, applied harmony on the keyboard, composition, improvisation, musical arrangement, music production, recording techniques, jazz and pop music analysis and performance. Both programs can be combined depending on the focus and the profile of the student, or in case the student would like to go deeper in one of the previously mentioned subjects there is the opportunity to take an independent course of specialization on the desired topic. At the end of the semester every student will perform at the winter and summer concerts held every year and will have the possibility of making a recording session with the material worked during the term. With this, the student will not only be able to see his progress and work, but also will give him a direct experience of performing and working on a live or studio recording session, which is a fundamental part of the developing process of every musician.

Hope you can join and if so, I’ll be very happy to teach you!

Mary

4.96

(24)

Welcome to the music class!

Here, we are gonna discover the wonders of learning an instrument. From reading note letters, implementing a proper form to sight reading a piece, we are gonna learn in our own pace. If you're just learning music now and it feels like there's a lot to understand, don't worry we're gonna start from the basics. I will help you understand music and its elements.

With your dedication and my guidance, I'm positive that we will get a good result!

Shehab

4.96

(24)

Teaching different musical instruments: piano, guitar, oud, oriental singing and oriental maqamat, reading sheet music.

More than 5 years of experience teaching in music academies

Arabic singing: We will learn how to sing correctly, learn the exits of the letters, vocal exercises, and learn how to distinguish the Eastern Maqams in simple ways.

Oud: We will learn how to hold the oud in the correct way, speed exercises, oriental maqams and examples in songs for each maqam.

Piano: musical scales - and we learn about all kinds of chords (harmony) - famous pieces and songs by learning how to read musical notes - exercises to strengthen the fingers

Guitar: We will learn how to hold the guitar correctly, musical scales, chords and chords, technique exercises, pieces

Steve

4.96

(24)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano/keyboard but don't know where to start? Are you regretting giving up learning the piano/keyboard when you were younger? Do you feel that your current progress in playing the piano/keyboard is being held back?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes then please contact me. I always try to ensure that each individual student's interests are catered for. If you want to play for pleasure then I will encourage you to learn pieces that you like. Alternatively, if you are more interested in achievement, in terms of taking graded exams, then this is the pathway that we will take.
Enjoyment is the key to success as it leads to a desire to practise. So tayloring the class to your needs is absolutely essential and I am very keen to work with you to achieve this goal.

David

4.96

(24)

I am a Spanish pianist and composer (MMus graduate from Codarts Rotterdam in both directions) with many years of teaching experience, and also very active in performing in various contexts.

I give private piano lessons for all levels and styles (classical, jazz, Latin, new age, pop...), as well as music theory, composition and improvisation lessons. My lessons are distinguished by their dynamics, practical approach and adaptation to the needs and interests of the student.

The lessons (live or online) take place in my studio next to the Maastunnel, where I have a premium stage piano and a top-quality webcam setup.

I speak Dutch at an intermediate level, which is improving every day.

Tomiris

4.96

(24)

I offer piano lessons for adults and children, tailored to your goals and preferences. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes. Lessons are conducted in English, German and Russian. I teach piano at home in Vienna’s 3rd district and online on a beautiful Yamaha piano.

I have a full class of 13 students. Each semester, I organize a recital. If they wish, even my online students can take part through a live stream :)

I am an award-winning pianist in international competitions, a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory named after P.I. Tchaikovsky (BA), and currently a student at the Anton Bruckner University in Austria (MA).

I have developed my own teaching methodology, which varies depending on the student's age, skill level, and preferences. With extensive teaching experience for both adults and children, I have completed pedagogical practice and a piano teaching methodology course at the Moscow Conservatory. I teach beginners from scratch, prepare school students for exams, competitions, concerts, and entrance exams. Additionally, I teach solfeggio, music theory, ear training, rhythm development, hand positioning, and stage performance skills. I work on both classical repertoire and any pieces the student desires. I create custom arrangements for my students, including simplified versions of difficult pieces.

My online setup makes the lessons feel just like in-person: I use a tripod to demonstrate my hands and provide an online screen display for sheet music. After each lesson, I send video tutorials for clear, visual examples.

John

4.96

(24)

I teach online via Zoom, using software which allows you to see the exact keys I'm playing on my keyboard.

My teaching method is to focus on whatever type of music the student loves most, and to build from there. I believe that many people give up their dream of playing an instrument simply because they aren't inspired enough, so my goal is to instill a love for music, whatever that means personally for each individual student.

Everyone learns differently and has their own pace and rhythm. I have some students who like to have a regular weekly or biweekly lesson, and others who just get in touch once in a while when they have digested the previous lesson and feel ready to build on it. Whatever the case, I am very flexible and we can figure out what works best for you.

A bit about me:

Originally honing my skills on the British jazz scene and holding residencies in restaurants and bars around the country, I then went on to tour the world playing on cruise ships, hotels and festivals. I returned to London to complete my master's in jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music, and during this time performed regularly at Ronnie Scotts, The Vortex and many other venues across the UK. I then spent two years in South America learning about salsa and Cuban music. I now mainly work as a transcriber, writing sheet music for all instruments including full Big Band scores. I have also worked extensively in musical theatre, most recently as musical director for 'Jersey Boys', and on the first US national tour of 'Summer: the Donna Summer Musical'. The video shown below is from my stint playing and directing 'After Midnight', a show set to the music of the Duke Ellington Big Band.

Lucio

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This class is designed for conservatory students, private candidates and advanced musicians who need solid guidance in harmony, counterpoint and fugue, especially in preparation for exams and auditions.

We work on written exercises, stylistic correction and analytical understanding, with a clear method and step-by-step feedback. Particular attention is given to Renaissance and Baroque practices (modal counterpoint, species, tonal counterpoint, fugue), helping students understand why rules exist, not just how to apply them.

I have many years of experience teaching harmony and counterpoint, and several of my students have successfully passed conservatory composition exams thanks to this guided approach.

Lessons are adapted to the student’s level and goals, with a strong focus on clarity, consistency and practical results.

Sebastian

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Personalized bass lessons for all levels, focused on building a solid musical foundation from day one.

We work with fundamental exercises to develop technique, instrument control and rhythmic sense, integrating music theory, ear training and improvisation in a practical and applied way.

The technique is not approached mechanically, but from the real interpretation, the groove and improvisation, so that what you study translates directly into the music.

The classes are adapted to the styles, techniques and contexts in which you want to improve: jazz, popular music, funk, rock, folklore, accompaniment, reading, improvisation or music production.

Online mode
• Individual classes in
• Customized materials and exercises
• Spanish or English

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Personalized bass lessons for all levels, focused on building strong musical foundations and real-world skills.

We will work with fundamental exercises to develop technique, time feel and control of the instrument, integrating music theory, ear training and improvisation with a practical and musical intent.

Technique is approached through interpretation, groove and improvisation, rather than isolated mechanical drills.

Lessons are fully adapted to the styles, techniques and musical contexts you want to improve in: jazz, popular music, funk, rock, Latin music, accompaniment, sight-reading, improvisation or music production.

Online classes
• One-on-one
• Customized material and exercises
• Lessons in Spanish or English