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Both online and in-person lessons are being offered.
I can help you meet your violin and viola goals. I am experienced and have a proven track record. I have training in how to teach violin and viola. I am able to combine excellence with a comfortable instruction atmosphere. I provide a positive environment regardless of the student's goals and why they are taking lessons.
Students regularly are accepted into local honor orchestras, youth orchestras, All-State and Western Orchestras. A number have received music scholarships to college. My students enjoy playing and enjoy their lessons.
My music degree is from DU's Lamont School of Music. I also completed the Suzuki Method certificate program at DU. I have taken workshops for books 1-4 of the Mark O'Connor American Violin Method.
My locations are convenient with easy access. You won't spend 10 minutes driving through the neighborhood to arrive. My students enjoy their lessons and learn to play well. Each student is an individual with their reasons for playing.
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Hired 33 times
Serves Aurora, CO
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32 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.
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Kevin W.
Mar 25, 2025
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Laura is the teacher I needed. She has the expertise which would be most important but my music style has been in rock for a long time. Finding a teacher that approaches music from a broad perspective is important to me. Laura is receptive to new ideas and can place the old ways and knowledge with new or popular music. I'm growing as a player and as a musician quicker with lessons. My experience is 30 years as an electric guitar player, 15 years as a classical guitar player and 13 years playing violin. I thought I could teach myself violin with little instruction but it's clearly much more beneficial with Laura guiding me.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical violin • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Stephanie K.
Jul 29, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
My 10 year old daughter enjoys her violinlessons with Ms. Laura very much. Laura Mcdermott has a professional, patient, and friendly rapport with her students. Student recitals reflect how much she cares for and appreciates each of her students' talents. We think she is great with students of all ages and are grateful she is here in Aurora. My daughter is comfortable in Ms. Laura's home.
Violin Lessons
Allie L.
Mar 26, 2022
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My daughter starts with Laura as a fresh beginner of violin, and she’s enjoying the learning and likes Laura a lot. Laura is patient and knowledgeable of violin teaching. Look forward to seeing my daughter playing well violin under the guidance from Laura for the following months and years to come.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Classical violin • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Adrienne W.
Dec 6, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura is a wonderful violin teacher for my 8 year old daughter. She follows the Suzuki method and we love it. My daughter has learned many skills and had three recitals in 6 months. Laura has been responsive with feedback and adjusted teaching methods to meet my daughter’s learning style.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Kate G.
Sep 2, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher. We also really appreciate that she holds her own student recitals, giving our child the chance to perform and also see older students. It gives her a window to see what she might do someday soon!
Violin Lessons
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Laura Mcdermott
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am available on a per lesson basis for audition assistance and the like but for ongoing lessons I base my fees on 11 lessons in a 3 month quarter. Students can pay by the month or quarter. Students can stop and end any time. There is an ANNUAL recital fee of $40 for beginners and $80 for more advanced students. This covers the cost for space rental and accompaniment. There are several studio recitals every year.
30 minute lessons are $150/month or $450/quarter
45 minute lessons are $225/month or $675/quarter
60 minute lessons are $300/month or $900/quarter
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
If the student has previous playing experience, then I find out and evaluate what they already know, what playing level they are at, and what their musical goals are. I tell them what we would do to improve their playing and how I can help them reach their goals. I ask the student for feedback on whether or not that plan and the materials to be used is agreeable to them.
With students who have not played before, we start with the basics - how to shape our hands to play the violin, how to produce tone. We will go step-by-step to learn and master the beginning skills. Then we continue to add skills.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a music degree in viola from University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. I also have a Certificate from DU in Suzuki Pedagogy. I have taken the training in Mark O'Connor American Violin Method through book 4. I have attended many workshops and masterclasses over the years where I have learned other relevant techniques also.
