VIOLIN LESSONS
Our violin and viola teachers teach a variety of styles from classical to “fiddle” music. Whether you want to learn Vivaldi or Foggy Mountain Breakdown, our teachers are happy to help you become the violinist/violist you want to be. Our strings faculty will show you the fundamentals of sight-reading, technique and theory, but they will also incorporate well-known songs into your lessons. Instruments start at $299.99 if you need to purchase or you may choose to rent your instrument from us. Rental cost for a complete violin or viola kit is $25.00 a month in addition to tuition. Call us today! Our strings teachers are eager to pass on their love of strings to their students.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN VIOLIN LESSONS?
Our teachers understand that every student is an individual, with personal musical needs and goals. We make it a priority to tailor how we teach and what we teach to your individual needs.
If you enroll here for string lessons, your teacher will ask you about your favorite type of music, and set goals to help accomplish whatever musical aspirations you have for yourself or your child. Together, you will develop a plan to achieve your goals! We love beginners, so even if you don't know where to begin, we can help!
WHAT STYLES OF MUSIC CAN I LEARN?
We teach all styles from rock, pop, jazz, country, worship, blues and classical. We combine the important fundamentals with the music YOU want to play. With seasoned teachers at the Elkhart School of Music, you are sure to find we are the best match for YOU.
ARE YOUR STRING INSTRUCTORS QUALIFIED?
Our string instructors are highly qualified, all have teaching experience, and most importantly, they have a passion for teaching. Being a musician doesn't automatically make you a teacher--that's why we search for those who are best qualified for mentoring our music students!
We search the entire area for the top teachers, who embody the high values at the Elkhart School of Music. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student's learning style. Many of our instructors have years of professional performance and teaching experience. In addition to their teaching abilities, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly, and strive to get to know each student and their parent or caregiver on a personal level. We search high and low for the BEST teachers, so you don't have to!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN TO PLAY VIOLIN?
There is no set answer of how long it takes to learn to play. With regular practice a basic level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Most of our students take lessons on a long term basis because they want to be constantly improving and they find the lessons enjoyable.
I DON’T HAVE ANY MUSICAL BACKGROUND OR ABILITY. CAN I STILL HELP MY CHILD PRACTICE?
Yes. Even if you don't have a musical background you can ask the teacher for advice on how to help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing exercises a certain number of times per day the student will progress. Parents may sit in on their child's music lesson whenever they wish. This is especially encouraged when the student is under the age of 10.
