Bethany, OK Violin Lessons

Ready to take your playing to the next level?

Beginners - learn through a systematic approach to technique, repertoire, and musicianship that will have you playing beautifully and in tune without the common tensions, pain, and bad habits that many find so disheartening about trying to play the violin or viola.

Intermediates - develop a well rounded repertoire and skill set tailored to your musical goals and dreams. This may include Classical music, fiddle styles, the ability to compose and improvise, and honing skills like shifting, vibrato, and more advanced bowing techniques, such as spiccato and sautille.

Advanced players - learn to express technique seamlessly, master your interpretations, and hone your performance skills. Stage fright got you down? Don't worry, I can help with that too!

Learn folk music or classical. Explore the various styles and genres this instrument is capable of!

Hi, I'm Benjamin! Thank you for viewing my profile page. I am a professional violinist and violist with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in performance from the Manhattan School of Music. I am Suzuki Registered and State Certified in both New Jersey and New York to teach in public schools grades K- 12. I have over 20 years of experience in the music industry. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore something new or an advanced player looking to prepare for an audition, I am happy to help!

I am a firm believer that anyone can learn how to play an instrument and enjoy doing so. Although my teaching style is grounded in establishing a foundation of strong technique, I am also well aware that not every student is going to enjoy or want to play classical music, and that's okay! My goal is to help my students establish a relationship with their instrument and music in general, so they are able to grow and develop in the direction they want.

Gina studied violin at the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford. She had been teaching violin since 2003. She has played in many ensembles, including Colchester Civic Orchestra (concertmaster), Chapel Hill Philharmonia, Chapel Hill Chamber Players, White Iris Light Opera Orchestra, and Good Shepherd Chamber Players. She currently plays with the South Coast Symphony Orchestra and with Tesoro, violin-guitar jazz duo.
Gina's students participate in recitals, ensembles, have recording opportunities, and have competed in auditions and competitions.

Cindy holds two degrees and a teaching Certificate.  She obtained her Master of Arts degree from Dallas Baptist University in 2016.  In 1996, she received a full music scholarship to Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Viola Performance.
Mrs. H has 20 years of experience teaching private violin, viola, cello, and piano, as well as 7 years teaching elementary music and orchestra for the public school system.  Mrs. H has performed at hundreds of weddings, receptions, and parties with various string quartets, as well as orchestral events and churches all across Texas.
Mrs. H loves music and teaching, and her favorite part of teaching is sharing her love of music with others.  She teaches utilizing a wide variety of techniques and methods, ranging from the Suzuki method to more traditional methods. Because of her diverse teaching background, she excels at teaching students of all ages: from the four year old beginning piano student to the ...

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I provide Violin and Viola lessons to musicians of all ages. No matter if you are a child or an adult, learning a stringed instrument helps enhance mental growth. The ability to help overcome a students specific struggles is a skill that takes dedication, care, and patience that many teachers can overlook. Dr. Johnathan Spence has many years of experience helping the specific needs of every individual he teaches, providing the tools to face obstacles that might seem impossible to climb. How we treat our musical development translates to so many other aspects of life, and who we trust through that development can seemingly shape who we are

Tuning into the very heart of what you need, my lessons are an academic, yoga, and therapy session all in one. Music comes from within so we discover how our bodies hold and can move the instrument and as well how our inner self comes through the instrument and transcends simply playing the violin. I have successful beginners as well as students that have aged out of beginner-hood and into intermediacy and are quite the solid players. My advanced players, too, find new discovery every session. I focus on quality of sound and ease of play over quantity of pieces and fake virtuosity. Understanding at all times that everyone is unique, I tune my lessons to you.