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Florida Dept. of Education Teaching Certificate (Italian, ESE, English, ELL)
Prof Diana
$60/hour
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Interested musical styles
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About
Ciao a tutti! I love teaching students of all ages to love languages and music! (Beginners through advanced.) I have been teaching violin since high school and love the instrument and teaching others how to play. I am a certified teacher in Italian, English, and English for Language Learners. Lessons are offered in my home in central Tampa and for an additional fee I do in-home lessons within a five mile radius.
Overview
Hired 11 times
Serves Tampa, FL
Background checked
1 employee
26 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
Services offered
Playing style
Classical
Fiddle
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Amy S.
Aug 23, 2025
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Diana is an amazing teacher. She has an amazing personality and teaches very well. I have learned so much from her and improved greatly on the violin. She helped me feel better when I was not doing the best and was very hospitable! I strongly recommend for lessons!
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Mike A.
Mar 20, 2025
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Diana is an exceptional violin instructor and she has my highest recommendation. I am an adult beginner violinist. I've been taking weekly lessons with Diana for two months now. Along with being a superb violinist herself, she is exceptionally patient and encouraging. She adjusts the pace to meet each individual's needs and capabilities. I feel her fee of $60/hr is reasonable and a good value. On-line lessons with other instructors are available for less, but I have absolutely no doubt that Diana identifies issues with my playing that would be impossible to observe through a camera. For me at least, face to face instruction is the best way to learn violin, and I don't think you will find a better instructor for the price. Diana is always ready to start the lesson on-time, and she makes the best use of every minute. In a nutshell, I couldn't ask for a better instructor.
Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical violin • Classical • Yes, the student has a violin • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Jonathan B.
Nov 21, 2025
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Diana was a wonderful teacher, completely flexible and understanding about absences, and very perceptive about small issues in violin form that make a big difference down the road! Would recommend. Encouraging, great teacher, and professional.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Fiddling • Folk • Yes, the student has a violin • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Pabel m.
Sep 21, 2024
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I’m incredibly grateful for the time and dedication diana has shown in our violin lessons. Their patience and ability to break down complex techniques have made a huge difference in my playing. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my tone and confidence with the violin. The lessons are always well-structured and adapted to my pace. I highly recommend diana to anyone wanting to develop their violin skills!”
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase a violin and would like the teacher's advice on it • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Kevin D.
Apr 20, 2024
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Prof. Diana is the best! Being new to the violin, Professor Diana gave me a great starting baseline by emphasizing fundamentals. I'm catching on, and she has a gift for teaching!
Details: 65 years or older • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, the student cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
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Diana Santangelo