Violin/Viola lessons for Beginners to Aspiring Musicians

From 76.65 C$ /h

Would you like to hone your skills on the violin/viola? Or maybe you'd like to practice your english while enjoying some music pieces? Perhaps you have an event you'd like to prepare a piece for, or show of your talent to your friends at your next social gathering. Maybe you'd like to have your group ensemble coached?

I am a professional violinist/violist that has worked with orchestras in the USA and Finland, played with professional ensembles, and won several competitions internationally. In my lessons, we'll focus on what you want to do with music - the world of music is your oyster. We'll explore, discuss, and overcome the spectrums of practice/performing/and music while simultaneously enjoying it!

Extra information

Bring your own instrument!

Location

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At student's location :

Around Helsinki, Finland

At teacher's location :

DJ OLLI KOPONEN, Hämeentie

Online from Finland

About Me

Antti started the violin at age 6, and viola then at age 13. During his high school years, Antti has won numerous grants, state competitions, and scholarships such as the Don C. Walter Scholarship and Lylburn Layer Scholarship. He served as Microsoft Orchestra concertmaster, performed with the Calliope and Contrasts Quartet, has made appearances at Benaroya Hall, 5th avenue Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Bellevue Ballet. He studied in Germany, and has worked with maestro Stefan Ottersbach of the Frankfurt Symphony, Ingrid Zur of the Frankfurter Musikhochschule, and Tiberiu Idvorean, principal of the Gießener Stadttheater. During his exchange, He performed in various countries around Europe from Finland to Italy, and has studied under Miguel da Silva, professor from le Conservatoire de Paris, and founder of the Ysaÿe Quartet. In 2017, Mr. Niemistö won the WWU Symphony concerto competition with the Bartók Concerto. He previously studied at Western Washington University with professors Eric Kean and Walter Schwede, and now studies at Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland under the studio of Helge Valtonen and Pirkko Simojoki.

Education

Mercer Island High School
□Graduated June 2013
Bellevue College 2012-2013
College of Fine and Performing Arts 2013-2018
Gießen Universität 2014-2015
Helsingin Konservatorio 2018-2019
Sibelius Academy 2019-2022
• Assosciate of Arts in Sciences Degree 2013
• Bachelor in Viola Performance June 2018
• 2 time state solo violist
• 2011-2012
• 2012-2013
• Most Outstanding Musician MIHS
• 2006-2013
• Lylburn Layer Scholarship 2011-2012
• MIHS Music Department Scholarship
• PTA Musician of the Year
• Don C. Walter Scholarship
• 2013-2014 Western Washington University Music Department
2019 Tallinn Incorpore Festival Winner
2022 Helsinki Philharmonic Apprenticeship Winner

Experience / Qualifications

Teacher/Musician □ 2011-2022
• Privately teaching middle/high school students
o 2010-2022
• Calliope Quartet
o Viola and Violin
o 2012-2013
• Shasty/Contrasts Quartet
o 2012-2018
• Microsoft Symphony Orchestra 2010-2013
o Concertmaster
• Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra 2010-2013
• Mercer Island Honors Orchestra 2010-2013
o Concertmaster and Teaching Assistant
• Mercer Island Symphonic/Philharmonic Orchestra 2009-2013
o Concertmaster and Principal
• Mercer Island Philharmonic
o Teaching Assistant
o 2010-2015
 Pacific Northwest School of Music
 Violin at College of Fine and Performing Arts 2013-2018
 Viola at College of Fine and Performing Arts 2013-2018
 Viola at Helsingin Konservatorio 2018-2019
 Sibelius Academy in Helsinki Finland 2019-2021
• Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra
o Principal Violist 2009-2010
• Seattle Music Partners 2010-2012
• Mercer Island Wind Ensemble
o Section Principal 2012-2013
• North Cascade Concert Band (directed by Lylburn Layer)
o 2009-2012
• Western Washington Symphony Orchestra
o Principal Violist 2013-2018
• Western Washington Scholarship Quartets
o Scholarship QuartetViola 2013-2018
o Composers of Western Quartet 2015-2018
• Western Washington Opera/Chamber Orchestra
o 1st place Div. III National Opera Association 2013-2014
• Pacific Northwest Ballet 2011-2013
• Bellevue Ballet 2014-2015
• Savonlinna Academy 2015
• Gießen Orchestra & Marburg Orchestra 2014-2015
• Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Institute in Whistler 2016
• Meadowmount 2017
• Marrowstone Music Festival 2010-2018
• Principal Helsingin Konservatorio Concordia Orkesteri 2019-2022
• Principal Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra 2019-2022

Age

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

Viola

Violin

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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12-16

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20-24

Beltran

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Do you want to start playing the violin / viola or open that forgotten case and play again?
I offer Online Violin / Viola Classes at an affordable price, initiation, reinforcement, preparation for auditions as well as other styles (folk, jazz, rock)!
I am a Graduate in Viola at the Valencia Conservatory of Music and right now I am finishing my Master studies at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.
I also offer Harmony, Analysis, Music History and music theory classes!

Julia

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Violin lessons are for everybody who is interested to learn how to play violin or improve their level of playing. Depends of your wishes, I can help you to reach your goals in playing violin, adjust the repertoire and field of your interest in learning process.

Ángeles

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Violin learning is the process of discovering one's own voice through the infinite possibilities that this four strings instrument has to offer. From sparkling, intense and rough to pure, kind and crystalline; learning the violin, as many other arts, is about freeing the emotion through the discipline and order of sound and movement.

Let me introduce myself.

I am Ángeles, an Andalusian in Finland, finishing my master degree in Music Performance at the prestigious Sibelius Academy with great professor Mari Tampere-Bezrodny. I came to Helsinki two years ago seeking for a personal and cultural growth, with huge passion for music and the need to share it. I discovered in violin teaching a new path to that energy to come true, to materialize, by inspiring and leading enthusiastic students to their best performance.

The starting level and goals of the student will determine the direction of the lessons. Join my class if violin is your passion, if you need to reinforce your technique or you want to discover the wonderful world of violin playing.

Daria

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Hello! :)
I am a professional violinist currently completing my Bachelor’s Degree at the Sibelius Academy, and I have teaching experience. I offer violin and music theory lessons for students of all age and level. Welcome and let’s have fun and make music together!

Kaisa

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Learning to play an instrument is a beautiful thing - it enlightens your creativity, musicality and inspires you to grow as a person. I would be delighted to share that journey with you. My special skills and strengths include being open and non-judgmental and simply providing you more comfortable ways of playing the violin, fixing technical problems included.
My teaching philosophy is based on giving an adequate violin school to everyone. A student needs an extensive and thought-through approach to instrumental studies. It makes playing so much more fun and easy.
I am a violin student in Sibelius Academy, finishing my Bachelor studies. I also teach regularly a 7- and 31-year old. If you need a masterclass, a preparation for a concert/competition or would just like to start taking regular violin lessons, book a time with me! :)

Grettel

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I'm a Classical music Bachelor's student at Sibelius Academy studying the viola. I'm great with teaching or tutoring young kids, advanced players and people at any age wanting to enjoy music. If you have a passion for music, be free to contact me!

Margaux

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I am a Master’s student in violin, having studied at the Haute École de Musique de Genève and now continuing my training in Helsinki at Sibelius Academy. With extensive teaching experience, I offer personalized violin lessons in both French and English to students of all ages and levels. My international background has provided me with a rich musical and pedagogical foundation, which I use for my teaching methods to each student’s needs and goals. Whether you are looking for individual lessons, online sessions, or specific preparation for exams and auditions, I create a friendly and motivating learning environment. For more information or to book a lesson.

Camille

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Recently graduated from Sibelius academy (master of music viola). Are you eager to learn a new instrument? Are you looking for someone to help you develop your violin or viola playing? I'll help you discover a new instrument or develop your skills according to your wishes. I am looking forward to meet you and play music together :)

Gizem

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Hello! My name is Gizem and I've graduated from Turku University of Applied Sciences as a Music Pedagogue/Violin and Viola Teacher in 2024. Currently I'm studying Viola in Sibelius Academy.

I'm the player of the Maussiell Viola loaned by the OP Bank Art Foundation

I have 5 years of experience in both Violin and Viola teaching. I have my education on children's pedagogy but I love teaching to people from all ages!

In my lessons, I prioritise my student's goals and wishes. Therefore, it is possible to learn music from any genre to your liking!

Leon

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Leon graduated from the University of Cambridge, where he read Academic Music. He studied violin and viola with Lutsia Ibragimova, David Dolan and Alexander Tumanov at the Yehudi Menuhin School, a specialist music school in the UK, and was concertmaster of the Cambridge University Orchestra. Recent projects include Tippett's 'A Child of Our Time' with Martyn Brabbins and Poulenc's 'Sinfonietta' with Jac van Steen. He now lives and works as a freelance violinist and music teacher in Helsinki.

Leon is passionate about teaching violin/viola/music theory and is committed to a lifelong study of music and music pedagogy so he can share his knowledge with others. In his final years at school, he taught violin to beginners at a local primary school and, after graduating, more experienced 8-13-year-olds at a summer music camp. He has had two years' private teaching experience from a base in Cambridge. In addition, Leon has gained invaluable teaching experience from extensive informal tuition of advanced learners (conservatoire degree-level).

The format of your lesson with Leon is not set in stone! He believes that a flexible teaching style is essential to cater effectively for different abilities: reaching one's own milestones always takes priority.

If you are a beginner looking to play some of your favourite songs, for instance, the most effective strategy may be to learn the 'tricks' of the trade, or essentials only. However, if you are looking to develop a solid basis for more virtuosic playing, Leon's 'Russian-style' violin school background is ideally suited for rigorous instrumental training.

For non-beginners, Leon is also able to offer advanced teaching: this includes help with musical interpretation, the pinpointing of technical issues and anything in-between. If in doubt, please enquire.

Leon teaches music theory online. He is happy teach up to degree level in this field. Please drop him a message if you are interested!

Kamran

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Always wanted to play the violin, or returning after a long break? I offer personalised online/in-person violin lessons designed to help you progress step by step in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Lessons are live, one-to-one, and adapted to your level, goals, and learning pace. Whether you’re a beginner, an intermediate student, or helping your child start their musical journey, you’ll receive clear guidance and practical exercises that make real progress possible.

I have over 10 years of experience in violin pedagogy and have taught students of different ages and levels. I have given masterclasses in Austria (Mozarteum University), Spain (Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía), Russia and Ukraine, working with both young musicians and advanced students. This international teaching experience allows me to adapt my methods to each student’s needs, learning style, and goals. I focus on building strong technical foundations, musical understanding, and confidence while keeping lessons clear, motivating, and enjoyable.

In my lessons, you will learn to:

- Develop correct posture and bow technique
- Play with a beautiful, confident sound
- Read music comfortably
- Build rhythm, intonation, and musical expression
- Practice effectively between lessons

=> Please send me a message before booking your lesson. I’ll be happy to help you begin your violin journey.