Alexander Raab Violin Studios

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Introduction: Alexander Raab is an award winning violinist and teacher with over 19 years of teaching experience. His focus lies in the development of sound and technique through excellence in practice. He offers private instruction and group instruction to assist students and families with their goals and organizes a clear plan in order to achieve them. Tuition is paid as a monthly membership which includes lessons, recitals, group performance classes, and extra rehearsals for auditions and competitions. - $195 for 30 min weekly lessons -$390 for 60 min weekly lessons

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Hired 16 times

Serves Somerville, MA

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20 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2018

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Jaelyn V.

Jun 4, 2018

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Before May, I had never picked up a violin. Now, I’ve had a few lessons with Alex, and I am beyond impressed. He is very encouraging and patient with me. I’m an adult trying to learn the basics of playing violin before I head off to college, and I’m glad I chose to take lessons from him. I like his approach of practicing different variations to rhythms and style for certain songs and scales. It’s something I would’ve never though to do on my own, and it has helped me improve while practicing the violin and my music theory. I would recommend him any day to anyone.

Details: No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • 18 - 24 years old • Classical violin • Classical • Blues • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase a violin and would like the teacher's advice on it • More than once a week • 45 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Morning (9am - noon) • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • As soon as possible • Need some more information before hiring • I travel to the violin teacher

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Meng Y.

Apr 10, 2022

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He is a very professional violin teacher. He has been valuable to me in devising teaching plans tailored to my requirements. He was straightforwardly explaining violin techniques. He was an excellent teacher!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical violin • Classical • No, but the student is planning to purchase a violin and would like the teacher's advice on it • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Hanna L.

Mar 6, 2022

Incredible teacher!!! Alexander has an unique ability to combine enthusiasm, individual approach, and a logical curriculum to his classes. I have taken lessons from him for many years and I’ve never had a better music teacher. I highly recommend Alexander to anyone wanting to learn violin!

Damitri M.

Jun 14, 2017

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As an adult learner recently returning to the violin, Alex has provided me with an entirely new mindset to approach my instrument, which has not only allowed me to feel more confident in my approach, but has also reminded me that musicality is creative, personal and--the one I forget most often--enjoyable. His teaching style is incredibly customized and accommodating: he provides excellent technical pointers, but he gives you freedom to truly explore and figure out who you are, musically. I look forward to more of his guidance!

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Noah P.

Jul 10, 2017

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Alex is a great teacher who really takes into account your own musical taste and doesn't force you into a rabbit hole of learning. He's flexible to your schedule and is willing to go above and beyond to make sure you're continually leveling up. He also has some great recommendations for where to rent violins etc...

Violin Lessons (for adults)

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
First Lesson free! Tuition is due the first week of the month.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My first priority is to understand their goals and desires and set forward a clear plan of how we can attain them. I want the student to have a clear perspective of what skills are necessary in learning the violin so that he/she may learn independently as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was taught by Aaron Rosand from the Curtis Institute of Music, Eugenia Alikhanova from the Moscow string quartet, and Ference Ilenyi of the Houston Symphony. I graduated from the Lamont School of Music under Linda Wang.

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