Viola and violin lessons with experienced professional musician.

From 55 £ /h

I have been working as a string specialist with a London based music hub in the past nine years, and I have been acting as Head of Instrumental Music Studies throughout the last academic year. As a string specialist, some of my job functions consisted of whole class, small group and one to one viola, violin teaching, conducting string ensembles and leading evening centre orchestras.

I am passionate about consistently creating a positive and safe learning environment for pupils, which inspires and motivates all level. I am running a very successful private practice with gifted and talented young violists and violinists in London. Most of them prepare for NCO, RAM and RCM auditions, festivals and both ABRSM and Trinity Exams.

I perform with professional orchestras and chamber ensembles on a regular basis too.

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Around Archway, United Kingdom

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Violin

Viola

Children's music

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Chris

5.0

(7)

I specialise in teaching guitar for all levels. Beginners are very welcome. My main aim is to get the students to enjoy playing and from there we can start to get deeper into theory, composition, improvisation and song writing. I also specialise in Brazilian guitar if that is anyone's passion.

Gwyneth

5.0

(7)

My main goals as a teacher are to help my students improve their technical skill, mature their musical ideas and learn effective practice methods.

The outline of my typical lesson consists of scales, a study and a piece. This creates a solid technical foundation while also expanding the students repertoire. Depending on the student’s goals, I can also incorporate aural/ sight reading practice into the lesson to move onto the ABRSM or Trinity syllabus to prepare for graded exams.

Catherine

5.0

(7)

I strive to provide the most comprehensive music lessons for students of all level. I balance my lessons between fun and progress, using various teaching methods, activities and technologies. With over 15 years experience, I have taught some 10,000 hours of one-to-one instrumental lessons. I have taught over 100 individual students ranging in age from four to 75+; from beginners to diploma-level, both amateurs and professionals.
Whether you have a child at the start of their musical journey, are an adult beginner or returning to music after a break, I can guide each student in the most effective and efficient way to reach the full potential.

I attended the Purcell School before moving to Germany where I studied for my Diploma. I gained a Bachelor of Music degree from City of Basel Music Academy in Switzerland and Master of Music degree from the University of Music & Performing Arts Stuttgart in Germany, graduating with the highest honours for both degrees. I successfully finished my Postgraduate Artist Diploma studies at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance.

WHAT DO YOU GET?
✔️ Commitment to each individual student with lessons tailored to their own needs, aspirations and goals.
✔️ A creative approach harnessing each student’s imagination, where music-making is always at the heart of the process.
✔️ The development of skills and knowledge which will enable each student to enjoy making music for the rest of their lives.
✔️ Enjoyment and fulfilment, without pressure.
✔️ An up-to-date Enhanced DBS-checked teacher.
✔️ Incorporated Society of Musicians Registered Private Teacher status.
✔️ Child Protection in Education (Music) Training from Musician’s Union.
✔️ Over 100 students taught individually accumulating to 10,000 hours.

Zvenyslava

5.0

(7)

I'm Dzvenyslava and I will teach your kids to play the violin.
I always knew I would become a professional musician. My love for music carried me through a children's music school, a music college and an academy.

From personal experience, I understand the emotions and difficulties children can go through while learning to play the violin.
I believe that everyone can play the violin and do it quite well. Sharing my skills with young violinists brings me inspiration and satisfaction.

My teaching experience includes:
● 30 years of teaching in a music school and music college;
● about 50 graduates;
● private lessons in class and online;
● heading the violin ensemble;
● my students regularly perform in the Philharmonic with a chamber orchestra;
● my students have won local and national violin competitions many times.

Aoibheann

5.0

(7)

My name is Aoibheann, I am originally from Ireland but have been living in London almost 2 years. I am a piano teacher who has studied piano for over 12 years. I have studied Grade 8 Piano and Music Theory. I have also studied at an undergraduate level in Music. I have a patient, fun, and enthusiastic approach to teaching, having taught adults and children it is vital to create a safe environment built on mutual respect.
My main interests in teaching is helping students create a love for playing and nurturing that through playing pieces they will love. My background is in mainly classical music, however, I can tutor in pop, musical theatre, and various other genres. I have taught both first-time players and people wishing to return to the keys. I have a piano at home and can teach from home, I am also happy to travel in West London to teach.

Daniel

5.0

(7)

Approach to Teaching
– I favour a structured approach. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs.
– Violin lessons tend to be carefully planned to focus on specific technical aspects of performance. To train musicality, I often teach this through the use of Kreutzer and Fiorillo etudes, Dont studies, and also pieces of repertoire catered to the student's musical interests and technical requirements.
– I am open to considering student repertoire suggestions if they are particularly passionate about a certain piece.

Lesson Structure
– Typically violin lessons range in length from 30 minutes to an hour, but I am flexible: I am more than happy to devise a lesson structure that caters for a student's requirements.

Credentials
– I am a Musicology PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge.
– I have worked as a private violin teacher for 7 years (since I was 17). I have taught a variety of students, from beginners starting their instrumental training, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills.
– I have performed at West Road Concert Hall (University of Cambridge), The Lee Tseng Hall (Wolfson College Cambridge), Buxton International Festival, Manchester International Festival, and The Bridgewater Hall.
– I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films; recent highlights include the docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021). Performance Credits:

Soundtrack:

House of Maxwell (BBC2) (2022) *Score nominated for BAFTA award
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021)
The Schnoz (Premiered at the Jewish Film Festival 2020)
The Chillenden Murders (BBC2) (2017)
The Five Wives & Lives Of Melvyn Pfferberg (2016)
Conviction: Murder At the Station (BBC2) (2016)
Charlie Hebdo: 3 Days That Shook Paris (Channel 4) (2015)
Being AP (BBC + Toronto Film Festival) (2015)
The Battle for Marjah (HBO) (2012)

Popular Music Releases:

Grasscut – Human Estuary / The Garden / Witley Common (2021) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Coprolite Tip / Courage Traveller / Edges Of Night (2021) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – September's Night Sky (2015) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Beacon (2014) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Pieces (2012) (Ninja Tune)
Essa Weira – Glimpse (2020)
Jaga Jazzist – Toccata (Grasscut remix) (2010) (Ninja Tune xx Vol. 2) (Ninja Tune)

– I hold an MPhil(Cantab) in Music from the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in Historical Musicology and Aesthetics.
– I led the University of Cambridge Experimental Music Ensemble (CUEME) during my MPhil year
– I have a first-class music degree (74.4%) from the University of Manchester, where I won three Hargreaves Prizes for Academic Achievement.
– I achieved a distinction (92%) in my ATCL Diploma in violin performance, and a First (78%) in my final violin recital for my undergraduate degree.
– I have worked as an Assistant Music Teacher, which involved teaching to A-Level Music students.

Ability of Students
– Violin: Beginner to first-level Diploma (ATCL or DipABRSM)

Yuliia

5.0

(7)

I have Master degree as a performer as well as violin teacher. More than 3 years experience of teaching students in Ukraine. I will help all to achieve the best results in violin art.
All lessons are very individual and depends on the personality of student. There is always a nice and friendly atmosphere during the lesson. I'm always try to support my students by given them opportunities to realize themselves as a "big-stage" performer. You will learn not only how to play the violin but also how to behave yourself on a stage. I'm looking forward to meet you xxx

Jake

5.0

(7)

Guildhall School of Music and Drama student providing viola and violin teaching, both online and in person! Originally from Cornwall, grew up in a musical family. Has a huge performing and teaching experience. Teaching experience includes both individual classes as well as group teaching and orchestral and chamber coaching. Lessons available for any age and level, ranging from beginners up to advanced standard!

Katherine

5.0

(7)

Katherine is a highly experienced teacher of the violin and viola based who loves sharing her passion for music. Students can expect a fun but structured approach that is centered around them and building their musical confidence. Katherine uses different genres of music to teach essential techniques.

Katherine has held the position of Head of Strings at the Aldgate School for more than a decade and she is experienced in the Paul Rolland string and Sheila Nelson teaching methods. Katherine also uses tonic sol fa and improvisation in her teaching. As a professional musician Katherine has worked with some of the UK's finest orchestras and many pop stars including Robbie Williams.

Maryliese

5.0

(7)

At The Hap'ning Place we offer Piano Lessons to all ages and levels of ability with our enthusiastic, professional teachers.
Our students enjoy learning on a grand piano in our welcoming room.
Lessons can be for your own pleasure or we can prepare you for the graded examinations or auditions. We are rather proud of our 100% success rate with our students in the exams. ☺️
Our students also have the opportunity to perform in solo and ensemble recitals throughout the year as well as workshops and master classes.
For more information and available times for your next one to one lesson, please get in touch.

Matthew

5.0

(7)

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or looking to pass your Grade 8. I am an enthusiastic teacher who puts the needs of the students first but always aims to reach goals and enjoy the love the music. I have taught children from a beginner level to adults passing their grade 8 exams.

Fiachra

5.0

(7)

As an educator, Fiachra is focused always on finding the way of making music which suits each of his students best, with a confident and comfortable way of working with the instrument (which then transfers into the rest of life). He has been praised for his patient and compassionate approach, and an openness and freedom which he shares in his performance.

Fiachra's has experience preparing students for the ABRSM exams in violin and viola, and music theory.

When teaching young children, he makes use of imaginative imagery and games to help explain concepts in a way that children can understand. He has also been praised for his ability to listen and understand the needs of his students, helping them make progress in a rewarding way.

His methodology is tailored to each individual student, with a focus on providing enjoyment of the individual lessons as much as possible. He is understanding in giving constructive feedback and understandsi how important it is to foster a healthy self-image and self-story in all of his students.

Fiachra teaches at every level, and is always supportive of different learning approaches for each persons unique needs, and shows great awareness and understanding in particular of students with SpLDs.

Jill

5.0

(7)

Lessons are usually 3/4hr or one hour. Please see my profile for more information on my approach.

I have very limited availability at the moment but if it's online lessons I have more than the calendar shows.

The class is tailored to the individual but in general technique and musicality go hand in hand. I am strong on the reading of music as this gives the student all the necessary tools to read so many different genres of music... and to then be free of music if that is the goal.

Hanna

5.0

(7)

Delivered personalised one-on-one piano instruction based on the Faber Piano Adventures curriculum, tailored to individual student needs; Utilised a structured teaching approach to foster students' piano skills and musical understanding through customised lesson plans; Consistently guided ABRSM students to achieve scores above 120 My teaching experience spans a diverse range of students. I work with children and teenagers (from primary to high school) who are focused on building a solid foundation and preparing for ABRSM exams. I also enjoy teaching adult hobbyists, including seniors, who learn for personal enjoyment rather than exams. Additionally, I provide specialised coaching for aspiring music majors, guiding them through portfolio preparation.

Vannessa

5.0

(7)

Discover the joy of playing piano with engaging, personalised lessons tailored to you. Lessons are designed to match your goals, learning style, and musical interests.
I focus on building strong foundations in technique, reading music, rhythm, and musical expression—while keeping lessons enjoyable and motivating.
Lessons are supportive, structured, and fun, with an emphasis on developing a lifelong love of music.
📍 In-person lessons at student's house available
🎶 All beginners welcome
Get in touch to book a lesson or ask any questions!