Violin Lessons in West Los Angeles. Amazing Teachers.

In my private violin/viola studio, I am helping my students to love the learning process. If a student wants to play an instrument for their enjoyment, he comes to me. If students have ambitions to get prepared for the test or audition, they know they will get help. For students who would like to prepare for the evaluating test, I contribute to preparing for the ABRSM (Associated Board of School of Music abrsm.org) exams. If a student is a beginner, I teach using the Suzuki Method.

I love helping students to achieve what they want. By learning their abilities, I help them to enjoy playing an instrument.

Because I studied abroad — across three continents (Australia, UK, USA), I have a more worldwide perspective on violin performance practice. I also bring a flexible approach to my discipline, since my focus in classical music encompasses both traditional and modern repertoire. I am very intimate with the art of performance, as I am an avid recitalist and collaborator.
I was a Teaching Assistance/Fellow at UCLA for three years, and I have taught privately for the better part of a decade. The main tenet in my pedagogical philosophy has always been to allow a student to express their own voice, and to cultivate the discipline around their unique expression.

I'm a classically trained Suzuki violin/viola teacher and although I teach classical technique, sight reading, orchestra coaching etc, I also specialize in pop/rock violin, bluegrass, country and folk music, as well as musical improv! I also play and teach mandolin, ukulele and voice, and I love to customize music lessons to fit the individual interests of each student. If you're interested in a multi-faceted approach to music and strings instruction in particular, I'm your gal! I also teach music theory and songwriting.

Welcome to Introduction to Violin course!

My name is Joi Leamons and I will be your instructor!

I am so excited for you and your journey to becoming a violinist. I have a 15-step program that teaches the basics of violin as well as music theory.

Our virtual lessons will be comprised of:

Videos
Infographics
Interactive Study Tools

As well as three beginner songs composed by me!

Congrats and best of luck to you!

I am a professional violinist and violin instructor in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
Currently teaching in Arlington, VA and Washington DC area, I have been a private violin instructor for over 7 years. I have a great love for music and hope to be able to pass it on to anyone eager to learn. I teach beginner to advanced violin students of any age, child to adult (adults, it’s never too late to learn if you have always wanted to!). Although there is no specified age limit, children younger than the age of 6 are admitted only at my discretion.
Send me a message and let's start playing together!!

A first violinist of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Opera, I am also a devoted teacher who curates productive and fun lessons for students of all ages and levels! Lessons plans are customized and designed to fit your goals, with a focus on building a solid and healthy foundation.

My goal in teaching is to help students develop not only better self-discipline and concentration, but also sensitivity, confidence, humility, as well as a deep appreciation for music.

I have trained in string pedagogy at the Peabody Conservatory, have over five years of teaching experience, and am fluent in English and Cantonese.