Arcola, VA Violin Lessons

I teach from the earliest beginner through adult. My violin students are currently performing for different schools and ensembles. When students are performing with orchestras, much time is spent working on that music as well as their regular music.

I've taught ages 3 to 35, beginner to undergraduate collegiate level. I can develop your left hand, bow technique, and musicality to the point that you will sound better when you leave a lesson than when you arrive every single time. I will inspire a love for the instrument that will carry through the week with you.

I'm a certified music teacher offering over ten years experience working with students in both western classical, and Iranian Traditional music. As an experienced Violin teacher I help students to teach themselves the violin, to understood that their playing only improves when they change habits. I have proper knowledge of the violin’s mechanics, general musical and repertoire knowledge, skilled as a player, and strength as a communicator.

Combining my classical training (Bachelor's degree) and teaching experience, I have become an effective violin teacher for learners of all ages. My students have been highly successful (state orchestras, competitions, etc), but most importantly, they love the violin and have a deep motivation to improve their skills.

Teach students of all ages and levels

I teach violin lessons in English and/or Spanish for all levels. Vibrato Technic, Shifting Technic, Bow Technic, Note reading skills, Intonation, Recital Preparation, are just some of my specialties.

My students build technical proficiency and musicianship through a variety of personalized exercises, etudes, and pieces that encourage their creativity and a love for all kinds of music. Most importantly, they have lots of fun!

My ultimate goal as a teacher is to educate and inspire my students, provoke and develop their interest and love to music and the violin. While not solely using a single method or school, I use a combination of all knowledge I earned as a pedagogue on the multiple continents. I guide each student into the discovery of the most natural, relaxed technique and develop a set of skills necessary to be able to understand, analyze and interpret music of various styles and genres.

Hi! My name is Topé and I a classically trained violinist of 16 years. I began taking lessons to learn how to play the violin at 4 years old and have played in area orchestra's and advanced symphonic groups. Having grown up in Northern VA and played in a variety of orchestral groups from elementary school to my senior year of high school in Fairfax County Public Schools; I have a great understanding and experience in how to practice for entrance into Regional and All-State Orchestra. I am currently a rising senior at the University of Southern California where I am a pre-medical student who plays in orchestral groups out of the Thorton School of Music - ranked 2nd under Julliard in the Top 25 Music Schools in the US.

I would love to learn more about you and your goals!

I look forward to speaking with you.

Best,
Topé

Hello,

I am a recent graduate of William & Mary, I have spent the majority of my life (since I was 5 years old) developing my passion for studying the violin. My sister (who plays the cello) and I kept our study of classic music active with the two piece string group we formed. We have played at weddings, holiday parties and nursing homes throughout the D.C. area. I'd love to have the opportunity to further pursue my love of the instrument through private lesson.