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About
Hi,
Before you contact me, here is an update on my music studio policy.
I only accept students aged 10 and older. I really enjoy teaching older students including adults of all ages.
All lessons are 60 minutes long.
I live on the east side of Richmond in Union Hill/Church Hill area.
I only teach lessons in my studio.
Overview
Hired 7 times
Serves Richmond, VA
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1 employee
8 years in business
Business hours
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Playing style
Classical
Fiddle
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, punctuality, and professionalism.
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Ms J.
Oct 7, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Linda is an excellent violin teacher and coach. She is very encouraging and upbeat (to use a pun). She knows a LOT of tips and tricks for helping me improve. In short, best music teacher I have ever had. Five out of five.
Details: Adult (18 years or older) • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 60 minutes • I travel to the violin teacher • The violin teacher travels to me
Violin Lessons
Jacob J.
Feb 21, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
This instructor is excellent. I am an adult, and she works with me to determine what my goals should be, and how we should reach them. She understands how to teach, and uses her knowledge to make the most of our lessons. She is great with advice, and very helpful.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Blues • Jazz • 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 • I travel to the violin teacher
Violin Lessons
Angelica L.
Aug 7, 2018
Richmond Violin (Linda) is an enthusiastic teacher/performer. She engages her students and motivates them to acheieve their full potential. Her past students regard her as one of their favorite teachers. As a performer, Linda is in tune with the audience’s musical preference and provides unforgettable experiences for weddings, birthdays, and corporate parties. I absolutely loved working alongside Linda.
Brian h.
Sep 20, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
seems like a very good teacher and has a easy going way about her looking forward to learning better violin playing
Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Classical • Yes, the student has a violin • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Violin Lessons
Ben C.
Aug 20, 2018
I cannot put into words how amazing this teacher is! Best teacher I have ever had! I learned so much while having so much fun learning!
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Linda Shapanka
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rate is $60/hour
First lesson is free to see if we are a match.
I do not teach shorted lessons.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
CUSTOMER=STUDENT
When I have a new student who has played I ask the student to play for me so I may evaluate what we need to work on. I also ask what the student would like to learn- a specific piece of music, a skill they would like to improve.
Many students are shy to play or afraid to make mistakes in front of a new teacher. That is so normal. I am able to encourage a new student to play and improve their playing almost immediately. I'm really good at analyzing problems and finding solutions that fit each student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been teaching strings for 43 years. I have a bachelor and masters in music education and string pedagogy. Over the years I've developed a sense as to the correct guidance for each student. What I mean is: some students like to be pushed, some like to be encouraged, some like to not practice, some practice the wrong way, some need a visual example, some need aural, some students tire easily and some are easily distracted. Each student brings their own personality and I teach to that.
