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About
I focus on meeting the needs of each individual student. With 16+ years of teaching experience, I help each student achieve their personal best violin and viola playing. Master's in Music from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, member of Grammy nominated Quartet San Francisco.
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Hired 5 times
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20 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Sarah K.
Jul 27, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joe is a very talented violin teacher. He knows how to teach difficult concepts and thinks carefully about how a student learns best. He is also easy going which makes lessons stress free and enjoyable. As an adult coming back to the violin after many years, wanting to play for enjoyment (not needing another thing to stress about) his teaching style is a great fit. I’m sure he would be great for a more ambitious student as well.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Classical • Rock • Blues • Jazz • Country • What the teacher recommends • Folk • Yes, the student has a violin • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Sasha c.
Oct 9, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joseph is great with my son in terms of teaching him the violin. He is very accommodating, fair and keeps me in the loop of things!
Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, the student cannot read music • Classical violin • Jazz • Yes, the student has a violin • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Aarti M.
Jun 26, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was a very smooth experience to find a right fit for violin lessons.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical violin • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Miko A.
Jun 20, 2025
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From Google
Fabian was amazing server and ask for him as your server!
Kenneth R.
Feb 25, 2020
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From Google
My 5 year old son has excelled with the gifts of Teacher Joes engaging violin instruction, patience and kindness. I sit in on the lessons and likewise pull a great deal of useful information from our time together, although my son remains the superior violinist. Joe is a great teacher for all ages.
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Joseph Christianson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer virtual, in-store and at-home lessons at different price points. Contact me to find out more!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a free Zoom lesson, or a discounted in-person trial lesson to see if we are a good match, no commitment. We will discuss a lesson plan and teaching materials in follow up communications.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor's and Master's in violin performance from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, am a certified O'Connor Method teacher and studied pedagogy with renowned Bay Area Suzuki teacher Cathy Lee.
