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Kyla Gabka - Violin teacher
Kyla Gabka
ViolinOnline
$40
Top Rated
Most recent review: 10 Oct 2023

Hi! I’m Kyla Gabka and I have been studying the performing arts since I was four years old. I am a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress, and I currently offer private virtual violin, viola, piano, and voice lessons.…

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Hannah Littlechild - Violin teacher
Hannah Littlechild
ViolinOnline
£24.00

I have played both violin and piano since I was ten, and it’s been a passion in my life to pass on the wonderful skill to others. I’m currently studying towards a Master’s degree in violin performance at Trinity Laban…

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Emily Evison - Violin teacher
Emily Evison
ViolinOnline
£28.00

I have played the violin for over 25 years taking part in both solo, ensemble and orchestral work and performances. I have been teaching violin for 17 years and teach a range of different styles and genres. I have many…

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Margo Arsane - Violin teacher
Margo Arsane
ViolinOnline
£25.00

Experienced Classical Singing / Violin Teacher. Margo is a professional classical singer enjoying a rich career on UK and international opera stages, and passionate about transmitting her experience to her students. She…

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Julia McLean - Violin teacher
Julia McLean
ViolinOnline
€40

Hello, my name is Julia! I am an American/English violist and violinist, and I just moved to Montpellier to join the orchestra as Alto second soliste. I am a teacher, performer, and artist, and have been teaching since…

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Fiona Richards - Violin teacher
Fiona Richards
ViolinOnline
£20.00

I am an enthusiastic and energetic teacher and have twenty years of experience sharing my love and knowledge of music and violin/viola playing with students of all ages. I come from the UK where I studied at Trinity…

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Hannah Teasdale - Violin teacher
Hannah Teasdale
ViolinOnline
£30

Hello! I am a warm, encouraging and adaptable musician and in 2021 graduated from the Royal Academy of Music where I studied viola. I am an experienced teacher, with a BMus degree from the Royal Academy of Music, an…

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Laura Chestnutt - Violin teacher
Laura Chestnutt
ViolinOnline
£25.00

As soon as I could walk and talk, I was playing the piano. I was singing, bashing out notes, and experimenting with rhythm, pitch and harmony by the time I was in Reception (Nursery), very much enjoying my time at a…

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About Find violin lessons near you

Violin lessons cover posture, bowing technique, intonation and musicianship across classical and folk repertoires.

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Violin lessons: what to expect

Who violin lessons suit

Children and adults seeking structured technique and musical development.

Choosing a violin

Size and setup matter — consult a teacher or luthier for correct sizing.

A simple learning path for violin

A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.

Weeks 1–8: Foundations
1

Hold the instrument, bow control, first scales and simple tunes.

Months 2–6: Technique
2

Shifting, vibrato, double-stops and phrasing.

Months 6+: Performance
3

Concert repertoire, orchestral excerpts and ensemble playing.

Getting started: what you need

Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.

  • A well-sized student violin, rosin, shoulder rest and a tuner.
  • Regular short practice sessions focused on bow control and intonation.

Styles & goals your teacher can support

Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.

Classical
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Technique, repertoire and orchestra preparation.

Folk
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Traditional tunes, ornamentation and rhythmic drive.

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FAQs about violin lessons

How often to practise?

Short daily practice sessions are more effective than occasional long sessions.

Should I learn from method books?

Method books provide structure; teachers tailor them to student needs.

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Matt Sofianos is an excellent teacher!
Matt Sofianos review
5.0

Matt Sofianos is an excellent teacher. His knowledge, patience and enthusiasm are infectious. I have been playing guitar for over 10 years and have learnt so much with him in the last year, far more than in the...

Tony
GB · Apr 10, 2026
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Amazing teacher brought both my sons to grade 8
Andrea Basiola review
5.0

Andrea Basiola is an amazing teacher who brought both my sons from zero to grade 8, one electric and one acoustic guitar. Patient, methodical and an amazing guitarist. Highly recommended.

Konstantinos Dimopoulos
GB · Mar 26, 2026
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An Amazing Music Personality
Mr Amenyah review
5.0

I encountered Mr Amenyah about 6 years ago and his patience and approach to teaching and leading songs is unique and superb. I call him Choir Master 1 and he calls me Soprano 1. He is a go to at anytime and will always...

Dorcas Kokobealowe
GH · Mar 21, 2026
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Tom Hier Singing Teacher
Tom Hier review
5.0

I have been having lessons with Tom for the past few years now, and he has been consistently brilliant. He was my biggest help in recovering from my tonsillectomy and strengthening my new voice. He helped me through...

Reece Morris
GB · Updated Mar 18, 2026
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Adult learner with history of giving up!
Rowena review
5.0

As an adult learner who has already abandoned several other instruments, Rowena has really helped foster a love of learning cello and an enthusiasm to keep going. She is creative in helping me find the music I want to...

nicola turner
GB · Mar 17, 2026
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Mr Kwabla Amenya is an awesome musical coach
Mr Kwabla Amenya review
5.0

Mr Kwabla Amenya is an awesome musical coach. I like how practical his teachings are. He is also patient and would repeat again and again until you get it.

Sweet wil
GH · Mar 16, 2026
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Guitar lessons with James Pusey
James Pusey review
5.0

My 15 year old son has been having lessons with James for around 3 years and has achieved his grade 1 and 2 in classical guitar and is now working towards grade 2 in acoustic guitar. The lessons take place in James's...

Catherine Marshall
GB · Mar 16, 2026
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Recommended Guitar Teacher
James review
5.0

James was recommended to me by my son's piano teacher. My son, age 13, has been having lessons in classical guitar with James for around 6 months and is very much enjoying his lessons. He looks forward to them and is...

Susie O'Reilly
GB · Mar 16, 2026
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brilliant and thoughtful teacher
Andy review
5.0

Brilliant and thoughtful teacher. My son's playing has significantly improved since learning with Andy and he is also an all round great guy.

Paul Wilkins
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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My son has been learning with Andy for years
Andy review
5.0

My son has been learning with Andy for over three years and absolutely loves his lessons. He really responds to Andy's teaching style and loves the music he picks. His guitar lesson is a highlight of his week.

Alice Boyd
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Andy is an excellent and imaginative teacher
Andy review
5.0

Andy is an excellent and imaginative guitar teacher who has taught our son for three years now. During this time he has really brought the instrument to life for our son and this has coincided with a much wider interest...

JW
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Absolutely amazing
Andrea review
5.0

Andrea was my guitar teacher for 8 years. He helped me prepare up to grade 5 in ABRSM. He was amazing in practising pieces and preparing me for exams and concerts. His lessons were fun and I always looked forward to...

Amrit Sinha
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Andrea is an excellent and dedicated guitar teacher
Andrea review
5.0

Andrea is an excellent guitar teacher. He's taught my son from the ages of 7 to 15 and has the ability to relate to the student at different ages. He is also very patient. My son accomplished his ABRSM grades...

Rum Raisin
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Brilliant, talented teacher
Andy review
5.0

Andy is a brilliant teacher for our teenage daughter. He is seriously talented, able to teach her seemingly any piece she chooses with no notice. She loves her lessons and her technique has improved no end.

Claire
GB · Mar 12, 2026
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Andy Basiola Guitar teacher
Andy Basiola review
5.0

I have been taking lessons from Andy for almost two years and in this time I have made such progress I did not expect. I improved drastically my legato and sweep picking, timing and picking hand tightness. He has both...

peppe testa
GB · Mar 12, 2026
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Superb teacher and mentor.
Tom review
5.0

Have been working with Tom for around a year now. He really knows his stuff. Material that felt completely impossible when I started he's made well within comfort. He has taught me an invaluable amount, both practically...

Bill
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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One of a kind!
Tom review
5.0

I've been working with Tom for about 10 years now, and the impact he's had on my life and career has been huge. He didn't just help me develop my voice as a singer, he helped guide me in the overall direction of my...

Matthew Callaghan
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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Tom Hier - Highly recommended singing teacher
Tom Hier review
5.0

Tom is a fantastic singing teacher who I'd highly recommend. I've been having lessons with him for about a year now, and the improvement I've felt has been brilliant, not just technically, but in my confidence as a...

K Eves
GB · Updated Mar 12, 2026
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Tom Hier incredible singing coach
Tom review
5.0

Tom is the best singing teacher I have met. I've been using his exercises for 4 years now which has helped me recover completely from vocal surgery. He is incredibly knowledgeable about singing technique and vocal...

Rubi
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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Best Singing Teacher
Tom review
5.0

Tom is the best teacher I've ever had. Efficient, knowledgeable, tailored exercises that have transformed my voice.

James
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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Good site for us tutors
Platform review
5.0

I am a tutor that has recently joined this site. I've been teaching piano, singing and music theory for many years and am used to unreliable students on other tutor websites cancelling last minute, not paying and not...

Rebecca Kintoff
PT · Mar 2, 2026
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Andy Basiola is a great guitar teacher
Andy Basiola review
5.0

Andy Basiola is a great guitar teacher. I've been taking lessons with him for many years and he is patient, knowledgeable and very competent.

Betty R.
GB · Feb 27, 2026
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Neil Morton - Outstanding Music Teacher
Neil Morton review
5.0

I have been taught by Neil Morton for many years. He is outstanding, patient, kind and highly knowledgeable in all aspects of music from theory to sight-reading and repertoire.

Mignon Mapplebeck
GB · Feb 22, 2026
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Amazing Vocal Coach
Kwabla Amenya review
4.0

Although I have only had two sessions with Mr Kwabla Amenya so far, I can already tell that he's a great coach. He determined what my weakness was and how to strengthen it, and I believe finding the exact problem is an...

Gertrude Galley
GH · Feb 21, 2026
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