Best Violin Lessons in New Canaan, CT

The student will be instructed on the basics of proper playing techniques, music theory, and musicianship. They will learn to read music and also play by ear which will make them a well rounded player.

Experienced violin, viola and piano teacher of 30+ years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of reading, theory and performance skills. I specialize in classical music. I use a variety of methods and literature all dependent on personal need and style of each student.

Violin lessons with me are entertaining. We will learn from Suzuki that has music like twinkle twinkle little start, etc. The beginner Will be interested to learn those pieces of music and will try to play it on the violin. We will also learn from "Essential Elements for Strings" for the violin to make sure that we have a good posture and great sound. I have been teaching violin since I was 17 years. My student ages are from five years old to 13 years old. I taught violin at the Episcopalian church of Stamford CT from 2008 to 2015. I love working with kids and seeing their progress.

LisaJo brings more than 40 years of private studio experience to her students.
Steeped with knowledge of music history, theory and composition, LisaJo has a Bachelor of Music Education from Eastern Illinois University, and extensive orchestral-performance experience as a violinist and conductor. During the past 40 years, she has developed her abilities as a diagnostician of obstacles in the musical learning process--both cognitive and physical.
While teaching students from age eight through adult, and enjoying all of them, LisaJo has become a recognized teacher of of the adult beginner and adult restart. She takes a very individualized approach with her students, recognizing technical and emotional components to each individual's learning process.
Although she has studied with teachers from various other violin lineages, her technique is based on the teaching of Carl Flesch and Ivan Galamian.
Additionally LisaJo studied with Kato Havas, whose New Approach to string ...

beginning through intermediate & adult.

Experienced violin teacher of 5 years available to teach students of all levels and age. I want your time of learning to be fulfilling and enjoyable. My goal is to teach you what you want to learn at your own pace. I can help you practice, prep you for an audition or performance, or give you career advice as well.