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Violin instructors near New York, NY

Violin lessons in New York, NY teach technique, sight-reading, and repertoire for auditions, and teachers tailor sessions for tight schedules, subway commutes, and private studio access. Targeted instruction may reduce repeat sessions and help keep costs in budget by limiting travel.

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Avatar for Tal First
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Tal First
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Tal First

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5.0

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  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
Yaron Yakov (Jack) A. says, "Tal was more than just a teacher for me. He made me passionate about the violin, making sure that I find the violin practice enjoyable and at the same time teaching me to be accurate with every note. Even after a combat military service I'm still enthusiastic about the violin thanks to him. I highly recommend studying with Tal"See more
Yaron Yakov (Jack) A. says, "Tal was more than just a teacher for me. He made me passionate about the violin, making sure that I find the violin practice enjoyable and at the same time teaching me to be accurate with every note. Even after a combat military service I'm still enthusiastic about the violin thanks to him. I highly recommend studying with Tal"
Avatar for Joe DeAngelo
Avatar for Joe DeAngelo
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Joe DeAngelo
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Joe DeAngelo

5.0

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5.0

(1)

  • Serves New York, NY
  • Serves New York, NY
Svetozar M. says, "Joe is exceptional at working with each child. He is capable of taking a budding player at any level and helping them make wonderful progress, using the strengths, tastes, and inclinations of the individual person he is teaching. Learning music is a joy with him. All three of our children love him. He is also excellent at teaching adults. He is fantastic to work with and unreservedly recommended!"See more
Svetozar M. says, "Joe is exceptional at working with each child. He is capable of taking a budding player at any level and helping them make wonderful progress, using the strengths, tastes, and inclinations of the individual person he is teaching. Learning music is a joy with him. All three of our children love him. He is also excellent at teaching adults. He is fantastic to work with and unreservedly recommended!"
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Reviews for New York violin instructors on Thumbtack

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Piano & violin lessons, piano tuning services
Piano & violin lessons, piano tuning services
Harry is truly an excellent teacher. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He makes the lessons fun and challenging, and I come away realizing I've learned a lot in an hour. He is a really good violin and piano player and it really inspires me to go home and practice. Harry tries hard to be flexible with scheduling which I really appreciate. The price of the lessons is also good. If you are looking for a violin or piano teacher (he teaches me violin), I would say try a lesson with Harry for sure.

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Piano & violin lessons, piano tuning services
Piano & violin lessons, piano tuning services
Harry has a great love of music and superb knowledge of viola, violin and piano. He's terrific at imparting theory during a lesson and always makes up the time if he arrives late or has to miss a lesson. He's cheerful and high-energy. Highly recommended.

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Julia Glenn
Julia Glenn
Ms. Glenn is a wonderful violin teacher. We had our first lesson and got right to business which was exactly what I had hoped for. Although I had been looking for a short term teacher I now feel that I wish to continue lessons with her.

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Allison Mase
Allison Mase
Allison is an excellent violin instructor. I was an extreme beginner when I started taking lessons from her, and she was very kind and helpful throughout the way. I would definitely recommend learning from her!

From Susannah M.

McNeal Violin Studio
McNeal Violin Studio
Allison is an amazing violin teacher! As a recent college graduate with no prior knowledge of the violin, I was looking for a teacher who could help me learn quickly without overwhelming me. Allison is an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable teacher who has great patience while also always propelling my playing forward. She is very approachable and encouraging, and I look forward to every lesson!

From Jeremy J.

Gregor Kitzis (Teaching)
Gregor Kitzis (Teaching)
Gregor is an engaging violin teacher whose many years of experience on the instrument clearly come through in lessons. My favorite part about studying with him is his ability to tailor the lesson to the individual - I studied piano for many years before this and he's able to tap into the knowledge I've built there and leverage my already-existing musical experience and apply it to the violin. He also is able to zero in very quickly on mistakes (or less-than-perfect habits) that I make and recommend immediate ways to course-correct. His expertise, patience, and sense of humor make the one-hour lessons go by very quickly. Would definitely recommend.

From Janie H.

City Strings & Piano NYC
City Strings & Piano NYC
Their platform makes finding and scheduling on-going children's violin lessons easy. Their fee is based on monthly installments but their trial lesson allows one to figure out it they are the right fit before making a commitment. The teacher they assigned works very well with our 8 yr old. He provides a nice balance of structured enrichment, encouragement and expertise. Some of the pieces she is working are quite hard and he is able to break down the music in manageable steps so is able to learn and not get frustrated.

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Tianyang's Studio
Tianyang's Studio
My learning experience with Mr. Gao was outstanding. He was very cordial and patient with his observation and offered several suggestions to improve my playing technique. The lesson structure was customized to my individual needs and goals. He was also quick to demonstrate by playing when necessary to further clarify his explanations, which I appreciated. I was very happy with my lesson, and plan to continue. I had high expectations for my lesson with Mr. Gao given his excellent artistic credentials, and my expectations were met and exceeded. I highly recommend Mr. Gao as an excellent violin instructor.

From Alexandra J.

Violin Lessons/Music for your Event with Julia
Violin Lessons/Music for your Event with Julia
I’ve picked up the violin off and on a few times during my childhood and college, and recently decided to go back to it this year. Julia has been very communicative, patient, and encouraging and makes the lessons fun and enjoyable but also very informative. She’s very attentive and gives great feedback so that I know exactly what to work on. I highly recommend!

From Isabelle N.

Violin lessons & practice coaching
Violin lessons & practice coaching
I really enjoy my lessons with Johannes. He is very meticulous, resourceful and flexible in his teaching. He uses easy to understand analogies to explain the various mechanisms of violin-playing and why certain techniques help improve sound quality. This is especially useful for an adult beginner like me, who need to be convinced of the logic behind it before following/ remembering instructions. I also love that he holds me to the same standard as his students who want to pursue a career in music—honing the basic skills and emphasizing intonation from the very beginning. Johannes is patient but you know that he can tell if you didn't practice. I highly recommend taking lessons with him.

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Piano and Violin Lessons from LearnPianoViolin
Piano and Violin Lessons from LearnPianoViolin
This review is in regard to Illya's wife and VIOLIN teacher, Katha Zinn. Very humbly, Illya sent me a message about Katha. She is currently an active performer and soloist which speaks to her level of success. She was educated at Juilliard (undergrad) and the Mannes School (master's). Her ability to gain entry into such institutions speaks volumes and caught my eye from the very beginning. However, that is not what keeps me coming! Illya promised me quality instruction. I am a psychiatrist and ex-teacher who played very actively during my youth. I never felt like I reached my true potential. Four months prior to taking lessons, I had another fabulous teacher in Boston. I needed someone who I believed could bring me to the top. After meeting Katha on the first day, I knew that she could do just that. First and foremost, she is an amazing person. I felt very comfortable from the very beginning. I was greeted with a warm smile. I am normally VERY anxious, yet I do not recall ever feeling like that in her presence. I felt very COMFORTABLE. In her presence, I always feel like making mistakes is OKAY because of her very non-judgemental manner. I mean, here is this AMAZINGLY-trained professional who is making time to get me to the next level. Who wouldn't want that? I must say that her sound is AWESOME. When I listened to her Bach clip online, her vibrato "had me at hello" (sorry for the corny Jerry Macguire reference LOL). I knew that I wanted to sound just like that. My tense fingers never allowed me to develop a good vibrato over the years. We worked on that from day one and within a week, it was 100% better. Even with other things like bowing, tone, etc, it is almost like a masterclass every week. If you really take her suggestions and apply what she teaches, I GUARANTEE that you will improve 1000-fold. I am proof of that. She has a very scientific approach to determining the pathology of my challenges and values my thoughts in developing a good plan for success. Her suggestions, unlike many other experiences in the past, MAKE COMPLETE SENSE in the way my brain works. :) In addition to these things, I was able to---from the very beginning---discuss with her my wish list of dream pieces. Although some pieces may be a stretch at this time, she encouraged my aspirations and is helping me find the most effective and efficient way to accomplish my goals. Never once did I think I would be able to get to the Bruch and Mendelssohn so quickly. Now I realize that between my dedication and her patience and skillful ways of teaching that I can actually do much more than that. I HIGHLY recommend Katha. I leave inspired every week even when I do not feel like I did my best work. Because I appreciate her presence and support in my life, she makes me motivated to keep working hard without ever having to ask me to do so. I am in love with music once again. I can say with complete confidence that over the past months, my life has changed dramatically. I even went back to orchestra as a result! Lastly, her husband (and musical partner) plays the piano. The icing on the cake is that if you need to practice with accompaniment, that can also be arranged as there is a piano in the studio. Not just any pianist, but a very accomplished one at that. :) Oh, there is one more thing. Katha can play anything, but she is really into Bach as well as "new music." It is refreshing to work with someone who can go from baroque as well as stay current (and perform) new works by contemporary composers. Where else can you find all of these things? The answer: Brooklyn, NY under the instruction of Katha Zinn. The money I spend on lessons is the ONLY bill I don't fuss about and also take great pleasure in going to the ATM before my lessons. HAHA! Thanks to Illya for making the connection. Because you believe so strongly in your wife, you have created space in this universe to change the lives of others! I owe you one! :)
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