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I'm Cristina Martins, whether you're just starting out or seeking to hone your skills, my personalised online lessons cater to your specific goals and pace of learning. With years of experience as an instructor, I'm committed to providing convenient and effective guidance to help you progress on the violin from the comfort of your own home.
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Com o Curso Superior de Viola de arco em Portugal e em França, dá Aulas de Viola de arco e de Violino,. Também é Professora de Formação Musical, tendo obtido altas classificações neste Curso e, para além de Aulas, pode preparar Alunos para Exames de Formação Musical, que estejam a estudar em Conservatórios e Academias ou Escolas de Música, etc. no Porto e arredores. Tem, também, Cursos de Música de Curta duração em Portugal, Londres e na Alemanha: de Composição, Interpretação instrumental e Introdução a Direção de Orquestra.
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Personalised Learning Experience
With my private lessons conducted via Zoom, each student receives individual attention. This tailor-made approach ensures that the lesson plan is aligned with the student's ability level and musical goals, making every beginner a good candidate for success.
As an experienced teacher, I am able to share sheet music effortlessly and use camera angles to demonstrate techniques clearly. This means that even the more subtle changes in hand position or bowing technique can be effectively communicated.
More Online Violin Teachers
Discover more online violin teachers, who share a passion for teaching. Explore their profiles below to find the perfect fit for you:
Hannah Littlechild
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 Conservatoire. I specialise in classical music and love playing in orchestras and doing chamber playing. I have extensive experience in teaching, especially younger children as I worked in a nursery, as well as working as a private nanny and music tutor. I am originally from Suffolk, but I am now based in London for my studies.
Lesson Prices:
£24.00 per 1/2 hour, £35.00 per hour
Fiona Richards
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 College of Music, London, and the University of Southampton, and I have recently moved to the beautiful corrézien French countryside. At the moment I teach predominantly online, working with international students. I have taught for music services in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Enfield and in a variety of public and state schools, and privately.
Lesson Prices:
£20.00 per 1/2 hour, £36.00 per hour
Manuela Romero
As a passionate violinist and dedicated music educator, my journey seamlessly weaves the artistry of the violin with a profound commitment to enriching the lives of my students. With a Master’s in Violin Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor’s in Violin Performance from the University of Arts in Venezuela, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my role. Currently, I serve as a Classroom Instrumental Music Teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, making an impact across seven schools in North Philadelphia.
Lesson Prices:
$50 per 1/2 hour, $100 per hour
Camilla Siig
My background is diverse. I started violin at the age of 4 and studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School under Berent Korfker (Professor at the Royal College of Music). YMS is world-renowned as an elite institution for classical music education. Following my time at YMS, I switched to academics and continued my violin studies under Lars Bjornkjaer (Concert Master at the Danish Royal Opera House). Currently, I am a 5th-year medical student at UCL (taking time out) and since my first degree (BSc Neuroscience KCL), I have been tutoring as a violin and maths & science tutor.
Lesson Prices:
£50.00 per hour
Joel Joseph
Hi, Im Joel. Im a Multi-Instrumentalist and a Producer/Engineer. Currently I play about 27 Instruments. My DAWs are Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Cubase and Studio One. I have 10 years of experience in teaching Instruments and 6 years teaching Music Production/Audio Engineering. I give Online and Offline Tutoring to my students. I’ve been teaching online for about 5 years now. I Certified as a Bachelor in Music and am pursuing Masters in Music.
Lesson Prices:
$13 per 1/2 hour, $30 per hour
Tristan Apperley
I have been playing music all my life and I would say that music is my life. When I am not tied up with professional engagements, I am making music with several of my friends who feel the same way I do about music. Through all my years playing in an array of contexts, I have insights from all sides of European music which I am keen to share and make other people’s musical dreams come true, like mine have many times over now.
Lesson Prices:
£12.50 per 1/2 hour, £25.00 per hour
Dennis S.
Hey! I’m Dennis and I am here to teach you how to play the violin! Why to choose me? I have 10+ years of experience with teaching kids, adults and seniors of any age and skill level. I work with every student individually. Playing the violin should be fun, so that’s why I create for every student a custom study plan so we learn and have a good time together. All scores and materials is provided, all you need is a violin and bow! I have master university diploma, currently I work as an associate concertmaster in National theatre Brno.
Lesson Prices:
45€, 50$, 40£ per 1/2 hour, 60€, 65$, 55£ per hour
Hannah Messerschmidt
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I’ve been teaching music for almost a decade now, and playing it for twenty five years. I hold a masters degree in music performance, and have spent the last six years working in collegiate music as a private piano teacher, hired accompanist, and adjunct music professor. I also run a studio of private students in piano, violin, viola, and voice, and have taught four years of strings at an elementary school.
Lesson Prices:
$30 per 1/2 hour, $60 per hour
Emily Evison
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 years of success in tutoring students through both ABRSM and Trinity Music exams and supplement lessons of those studying for practical exams with music theory. I also work with students on school entry exams, orchestral audition preparation and ensemble work where appropriate and am happy to arrange lessons working towards personal goals.
Lesson Prices:
£25.00 per 1/2 hour, £40.00 per hour
Kirsty Jones
I am an experienced violin teacher of 30 years and am currently teaching at L’ecole de musique in Saint Laurent des Hommes and L’ecole de Musique in Mussidan, as well as internationally online. I can teach the violin in English or French I have a wealth of teaching experience. I have had the pleasure of teaching township children for a year in Pretoria, South Africa – our students played for the inauguration of President Mbeki, with Nelson Mandela present. I have also taught many, many students privately and have been a peripatetic teacher in Wales and Scotland.
Lesson Prices:
€20 per 1/2 hour, €36 per hour
Julia McLean
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 2016. I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, but have also lived in San Francisco, Paris, and Vienna. I also speak French and German, but I mainly teach in English. I studied viola at The Juilliard School in New York City and took several pedagogy courses there.
Lesson Prices:
€40 per 1/2 hour, €70 per hour
Kyla Gabka
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. I have a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. I have had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that I have gained throughout all my time of being a performing artist. I am a signed artist with Boosted Entertainment, and I am a Producer for the group Musicality, semi-finalists on AGT season 11.
Lesson Prices:
$40 per 1/2 hour, $70 per hour
Hao yi Chai
EDUCATION Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music) with Honours University of Malaya, 2007-2010 HONOURS & AWARDS Grade 8 Piano, ABRSM 2006 Grade 8 Theory of Music, ABRSM, 2012 Grade 8 Violin, ABRSM , 2016 Grade 6 Cello, ABRSM, 2018 Experienced Music Teacher with a 19-year tenure specializing in piano, cello, violin, and music theory instruction. Proven track record of guiding students to merits and distinction grades, primarily within the ABRSM, Trinity, and IMEB boards. Tailors lessons to individual needs, emphasizing a balanced approach to technical proficiency and artistic expression.
Lesson Prices:
A$36 per 1/2 hour, A$70 per hour
Nexus Strings
We believe that with the right guidance and proper motivation to improve, anyone can learn musical instruments. Join us to learn a musical instrument of your choice or singing. The online sessions with be resourceful, interaction, and fun.
Lesson Prices:
£15 per 1/2 hour, £18 per hour
Yoo-Eun An
Yoo-Eun An is a classically trained musician from South Korea who achieved her grade 8 distinctions in piano, violin and viola by the age of 16. She attended The Purcell School for Young Musicians with a scholarship and gained a full scholarship to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatorie of Music in 2020 and has performed at Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Blackheath Hall as well as other venues across the UK. She has worked as a session musician for indie films and performed as a freelance wedding musician.
Lesson Prices:
£25 per 1/2 hour, £45 per hour
Margo Arsane
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 teaches Classical Singing (song and opera) from teenagers to adults of all levels, and believes any age is right to start singing! Margo has a wide knowledge and experience of vocal technique, breath work and vocal health which she passes on in her teaching. Her aim as a teacher is to provide and safe space to empower her students to find their own voice.
Lesson Prices:
£22.50 per 1/2 hour, £45.00 per hour
Laura Chestnutt
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 local Jo Jingles (music, singing and movement classes for toddlers) class and in the first year of my time at Primary School, I was going to piano lessons. I was soon learning the violin too, then I ‘picked up’ the flute, the guitar, cello, viola, clarinet, and drums throughout the following few years.
Lesson Prices:
£25.00 per 1/2 hour, £50.00 per hour
Amanda Pang
Playing violin/viola since 2003; classically trained. Played the piano for 11 years; classically trained. Will pick it up once in a while. Started teaching mostly violin/viola and string chamber since middle school. Started with piano, then viola which became my main instrument. I chose viola after my older brother chose violin because I wanted to be different and cooler. He ended up switching to viola later on; viola’s cool like that. I also transcribe pop, k-pop, movie and anime music mostly for string quartet/duos and some piano. Some of my arrangements are wedding/gig requests, and I also sell these on sheetmusicplus.com.
Lesson Prices:
$60.00 per hour
Alan Tang
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an experienced peripatetic teacher and classroom teacher for over 20 years. I have experience in working at different schools, i.e. a post-16 establishment, a high achieving academy, an independent school and a state school in Coventry.
Lesson Prices:
£20 per 1/2 hour, £35 per hour
Advice for New Students
Benefit of Online Violin Lessons
In the shifting landscape of music instruction, Zoom violin lessons have emerged as a dynamic and flexible method for learning to play the violin, catering to students of all ages and skill levels.
One significant advantage of online violin lessons is the convenience they offer. Students can learn from the comfort of their own home, making it easier to fit practice and lessons around a busy schedule. This aspect is particularly beneficial for those with limited access to a local violin teacher or for those who live in areas where finding a great teacher is a challenge.
High-Quality Sound and Visuals
The concern regarding audio quality during online lessons has been greatly mitigated by Zoom's feature to 'enable original sound,' which preserves the natural sound of the violin.
Coupled with suggestions for a good microphone and advice on setting up the room for optimal sound quality, video lessons become a rich learning experience. Teachers can hear and listen to sound nuances, ensuring that they can provide feedback and suggestions to students, just as they would in person.
Flexibility and Access
Zoom lessons offer more than just flexibility in scheduling; they open up a world where beginners and advanced players alike have access to more teachers with diverse teaching styles and specialisations. This increased access breaks down geographical barriers and allows students to find a teacher that truly resonates with their learning style.
Engaging and Interactive
Learning violin online is far from being a passive experience. Teaching online has evolved, with teachers using technology to make lessons as interactive and engaging as possible.
From utilising different camera angles to help students get a closer look at finger placements to sharing screen for sheet music, the online violin lessons are designed to keep you involved and motivated. And yes, there’s always room for fun – incorporating games and challenges tailored to your lesson.
Sheet Music Essentials for Aspiring Violinists
Understanding the Basics
Start with grasping the basics of music theory. A good violin teacher can introduce you to the essentials during your online lessons. This includes reading musical notations, rhythms, and understanding key signatures. Teaching online, especially in a private lessons format, allows the teacher to tailor the lesson plan to your pace, focusing on areas that need improvement.
Incorporating Music Theory into Everyday Practice
Implement music theory exercises into your daily practice routine. A little bit each day can significantly enhance your ability to read and interpret sheet music quickly. As your violin teacher, I can suggest specific exercises focused on areas relevant to the pieces you are working on. This could be during a Zoom meeting or any platform where lessons online are conducted.
Engage in Active Listening
Active listening is a powerful tool for improving music theory comprehension. Listen to a wide variety of violin music, paying close attention to how the sheet music translates into sound.
Don't hesitate to ask for specific feedback on your music theory during individual lessons. As your violin teacher, I will provide constructive advice and can offer additional online resources or exercises to tackle your problem areas.
Remember, teaching online offers a unique opportunity for personalised learning, making it easier to address common questions and challenges.
Make It Fun
Finally, learning music theory doesn't have to be dry or daunting. Many teachers incorporate games or fun exercises into lessons online to make the learning process enjoyable and I am no different. This keeps you motivated and makes it easier to absorb complex concepts.
Unraveling the Violin in Music Lessons
For beginners, stepping into the world of violin through lessons can be both exciting and daunting. Here's how to make the most of your violin lessons, whether online:
Understanding Your Violin
Before you can play, you must understand the parts of your violin and how they work together. A good violin teacher will start your first lesson by introducing you to your instrument—its body, strings, bow, and how to care for them. This knowledge forms the foundation of your playing technique.
Basic Techniques
Playing the violin involves mastering a few basic techniques:
- Bow Hold: How you hold the bow determines the quality of sound. It's about finding a balance between grip and fluid movement.
- Finger Placement: Learning where to place your fingers on the fingerboard to produce the right notes is crucial.
- Posture: A correct posture ensures you can play comfortably for longer periods without strain.
Reading Sheet Music
Reading violin sheet music is like learning a new language. Your violin lessons will gradually introduce you to sheet music, starting with simple notes and rhythms. Online resources and individual lessons can supplement your learning, offering exercises to practice your newfound skills.
Practice Makes Perfect
Regular practice is the bedrock of mastering the violin. Incorporating the techniques and pieces you learn in lessons into your daily practice schedule will accelerate your progress. Your violin teacher can help devise a lesson plan tailored to your progress and goals.
Patience and Persistence
Finally, learning the violin requires patience and persistence. Progress might seem slow at times, but every lesson, every piece of sheet music you decipher, and every note you play correctly brings you one step closer to fluency in the musical language of the violin.
Unraveling the violin in online music lessons centres on understanding your instrument, mastering basic playing techniques, learning to read sheet music, leveraging technology for learning, and committing to regular practice. With the guidance of a dedicated violin teacher and a personalised lesson plan, students of all ages and levels can learn to express themselves through the beautiful language of violin music.
Advanced Online Violin Lessons for Intermediate & Advanced Students
For students who have moved beyond the basics and are looking to deepen their mastery over the violin, advanced online violin lessons present a unique opportunity.
At this stage, students are likely familiar with reading sheet music and have a grasp of fundamental techniques. Now, the focus shifts towards refining your artistry, exploring complex pieces, and perhaps, even preparing for performances or competitions.
Expanding Your Musical Repertoire
Advanced lessons will introduce more challenging sheet music, encouraging you to broaden your musical repertoire. This includes learning pieces from different genres and composers, which not only enhances your versatility as a musician but also deepens your appreciation for the instrument's range. As your teacher I can help source sheet music online, making it easier for you to access a wide variety of compositions.
Mastering Advanced Techniques
Learning to play the violin online at an advanced level involves mastering more sophisticated techniques. Whether it's perfecting vibrato, navigating intricate fingerings, or implementing dynamic bowing strategies, each lesson is designed to push your boundaries.
By leveraging technology, such as slow-motion videos or software that allows for play-along practice, you can tackle these advanced techniques head-on, with your teacher guiding you every step of the way via Zoom or other online platforms.
Personalised Feedback Through Technology
One of the biggest advantages of advanced online violin lessons is the ability to receive real-time, personalised feedback. Despite the initial concerns about the effectiveness of teaching violin through a screen, many have finally decided that technology is not a barrier but an enabler.
Many teachers can use various online tools to annotate your performances, highlight areas of improvement, and even demonstrate techniques live. This immediate feedback loop, irrespective of physical location, makes online learning as effective as in-person sessions, if not more.
Engaging with a Global Community
The world of online violin learning doesn't limit you to your local music school or community. You become part of a global network of violin students and teachers.
This community can offer diverse perspectives on playing techniques, interpretations of music pieces, and valuable insights into the world of professional violin playing. Engaging with fellow students from around the world can be incredibly motivating and enrich your learning experience.
Overcoming the Screen Barrier
A common concern for intermediate and advanced students learning online is the perceived barrier the screen might pose to nuanced learning—particularly when it comes to picking up on subtle techniques or the emotion behind a piece.
However, like many experienced teachers I have developed methods to teach these nuanced aspects effectively online. Through detailed explanation, demonstration, and the use of high-quality video, I can convey these finer points, ensuring that students learn the true essence of music playing, beyond just the notes on the page.
Deciding to take up online violin lessons means you’re not just learning to make beautiful music; you’re also developing your musicality and confidence. Whether you’re playing for the first time or looking to conquer that elusive piece, my online violin lessons offer a comprehensive, enjoyable, and effective way to achieve your musical ambitions from any corner of the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! With the advancement of technology, learning the violin online has become increasingly popular and effective. Online platforms offer a wide range of resources including video tutorials, live lessons, and interactive exercises to help students learn and progress at their own pace.
Hearing the violin clearly on Zoom requires optimising audio settings. Using a good-quality microphone and adjusting settings for higher audio fidelity can enhance the listening experience. Additionally, positioning the microphone closer to the instrument and minimising background noise can help improve sound quality.
The cost of online violin lessons varies depending on factors such as the instructor's experience, lesson duration, and the level of personalised instruction. On average, expect to pay between $20 to $100 per lesson. Some instructors offer package deals or discounts for bulk bookings.
Absolutely not! Age is not a barrier to learning the violin. Many adults begin learning the violin later in life and make significant progress with dedication and practice. With proper instruction and consistent practice, you can achieve your musical goals at any age.
Learning the violin online is not only possible but increasingly popular. With a plethora of instructional resources, virtual lessons, and interactive platforms available, aspiring violinists can receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced instructors, all from the comfort of their own home.
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