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5.0

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5.0

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  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
Jaybird C. says, "I'm an adult starter violist (from age 38). I'm now 5 yrs into it, and I play 10+ concerts a year with a local university orchestra, chamber groups, a quartet, and even fusion bands and occasional paid gigs! Leon is a master teacher who understands the ins and outs of learning process, and he makes adjustments on-the-fly, in order for us to meet my goals. My learning needs are definitely non-traditional. With every lesson, I bring in something I'd like to be able to learn (oftentimes unreasonable). But Leon sees it as a challenge and a puzzle, and somehow finds a way for me to learn the piece. And in the process, my knowledge and skills increase. I've also had the privilege of sitting in on advanced/professional players taking violin lessons from Leon. He seamlessly transitions from topics of artistic expression to elemental techniques to musicology in the same discussion relevant to the lesson topic. In any endeavor, it's not easy coming across a master teacher. You will be in good hands, whether you are an adult starter, a child, a beginner, or an advanced player preparing for auditions, or even a professional player looking for a confidential second set of ears. Leon is also very flexible with appointments. I personally have most of my lessons during weekday day times (as I work weeknights), and some weekends. He's also accommodated emergency lessons and instrument repairs on occasions! Attached photo is of me rehearsing on the stage of the Davies Symphony Hall, and also few other adventures that opened up thanks to learning music!"See more
Jaybird C. says, "I'm an adult starter violist (from age 38). I'm now 5 yrs into it, and I play 10+ concerts a year with a local university orchestra, chamber groups, a quartet, and even fusion bands and occasional paid gigs! Leon is a master teacher who understands the ins and outs of learning process, and he makes adjustments on-the-fly, in order for us to meet my goals. My learning needs are definitely non-traditional. With every lesson, I bring in something I'd like to be able to learn (oftentimes unreasonable). But Leon sees it as a challenge and a puzzle, and somehow finds a way for me to learn the piece. And in the process, my knowledge and skills increase. I've also had the privilege of sitting in on advanced/professional players taking violin lessons from Leon. He seamlessly transitions from topics of artistic expression to elemental techniques to musicology in the same discussion relevant to the lesson topic. In any endeavor, it's not easy coming across a master teacher. You will be in good hands, whether you are an adult starter, a child, a beginner, or an advanced player preparing for auditions, or even a professional player looking for a confidential second set of ears. Leon is also very flexible with appointments. I personally have most of my lessons during weekday day times (as I work weeknights), and some weekends. He's also accommodated emergency lessons and instrument repairs on occasions! Attached photo is of me rehearsing on the stage of the Davies Symphony Hall, and also few other adventures that opened up thanks to learning music!"
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Jim Larson

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  • Serves San Jose, CA
  • Serves San Jose, CA
Rashmi S. says, "It was a joy to learn about classical music from Jim. My background is primarily in art and literature, and he often relayed information through metaphor so that it would be understandable to me in terms that I am am passionate about. We talked about phrasing like narrative arcs and about the importance of silence, the color of sound. What I loved most in learning from Jim is his passion and reverence for classical repertoire, especially Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, and also his way particular appreciation for chamber music. He is no doubt a gifted player, but also a natural and vibrant teacher, who makes music come alive to everyone. He has an especially unique way of demonstrating varied ways musicians and conductors can interpret the exact same score, and this learning through comparison helped train my ear to become more discerning and to constantly pay more attention as a listener. I highly recommend Jim to serious students in viola or violin performance, but also to students like me who are looking to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of this art form but do not know how to begin. I can say with confidence with you will never think about music the same way again after lessons with Jim."See more
Rashmi S. says, "It was a joy to learn about classical music from Jim. My background is primarily in art and literature, and he often relayed information through metaphor so that it would be understandable to me in terms that I am am passionate about. We talked about phrasing like narrative arcs and about the importance of silence, the color of sound. What I loved most in learning from Jim is his passion and reverence for classical repertoire, especially Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, and also his way particular appreciation for chamber music. He is no doubt a gifted player, but also a natural and vibrant teacher, who makes music come alive to everyone. He has an especially unique way of demonstrating varied ways musicians and conductors can interpret the exact same score, and this learning through comparison helped train my ear to become more discerning and to constantly pay more attention as a listener. I highly recommend Jim to serious students in viola or violin performance, but also to students like me who are looking to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of this art form but do not know how to begin. I can say with confidence with you will never think about music the same way again after lessons with Jim."
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