Violin and Viola Lessons
Whether you want to play Alicia Keys or Mozart in your lessons, our teachers can help you become the violin or viola player you want to be. Learn to play by ear or by reading music. Violin and viola instructors at Medina School of Music teach a variety of styles from fiddle to classical. Our string lessons incorporate the fundamentals of music, theory, and sight reading in to the songs you enjoy.
Our teachers are fun and have warm personalities. They enjoy sharing their joy for playing strings with you and helping you realize the benefits of becoming a music student at the Medina School of Music!
Ages five and up.
HOURS
We are open seven days a week and offer piano lessons, voice lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons, violin / viola lessons, ukulele lessons and classes.
9:00AM to 8:30PM Monday - Thursday
12:00PM to 7:00PM Fridays
9:00AM to 3:00PM Saturdays
12:00PM to 6:00PM Sundays
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHAT DO YOU LEARN IN VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS?
This is often asked by prospective students. Our teachers make it a priority to get to know you on a personal level and to become familiar with your individual goals and interests.
We explore the needs of each student as an individual and create a plan to ensure success and enjoyment.
A five year old taking guitar lessons for the first time will have very different needs than a fifty three year old taking piano lessons again after having lessons as a kid.
If you enroll here for violin or viola lessons, we will work with you to create a plan for your unique needs. During your first lesson your teacher will ask about any goals you have for your violin or viola lessons, what type of music you like, and your aspirations as a string player.
WHAT STYLES OF MUSIC DO YOU TEACH IN VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS?
We teach all styles from fiddle, pop, rock, country, blues, and classical in our violin and lessons.
ARE YOUR VIOLIN AND VIOLA TEACHERS QUALIFIED?
Our teachers have degrees from some of the most reputable colleges and universities such as the University of Minnesota, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Luther College, St. Olaf College, Concordia College, Shenadoah University, Catholic University, and more. Many of our teachers have performed and toured nationally and internationally. More importantly, all of our teachers have warm personalities, friendly personalities, and strive to get to know each student as individuals.
Do I need to provide an instrument?
Yes, students should be professionally fit for a violin / viola prior to their first lesson. For students who are just starting out we recommend renting or purchasing a student violin. Student violins are more affordable and still provide a good playing experience during a student’s first years. Students who decide to continue in their studies will eventually upgrade their violin as their skills advance.
What kind of rosin do I need?
Light rosin is favored for the higher strings (violins and violas) as it is harder and less sticky than dark rosin.
Rosin is needed to help create friction which in turn produces sound. Your bow should be rosined each time before playing.
How do I rosin my bow?
Tighten your bow. Slowly and carefully spread the rosin back and forth starting from the bow frog to the top of the bow and back to the frog.
Here are a few tips on using rosin:
New bows will need more rosin.
Do not move too quickly as the friction generates heat and can solidify the rosin cake.
Too little rosin and there will be little sound created by the violin. The bow will not slide easily over the strings.
Too much rosin and the sound emitted will be scratchy. The bow will feel stickier on the strings and will require more effort to move.
Note: It is important that you never touch the bow hairs. The oils from your fingers will prevent rosin from sticking.
What kind of strings should I buy?
There are three basic categories of violin strings. The type of string to buy will depend on the student’s preferences.
Gut core: These have a very warm sound but due to the use of organic material the lifespan tends to be shorter than synthetic or steel core strings. They will also require more frequent tuning as gut core strings are very susceptible to temperature and humidity changes.
Synthetic core: These aim to reproduce the sound of gut strings and are much more stable in pitch than gut core. Synthetic core strings are preferred by beginners since they last longer than gut core and will require less tuning.
Steel core: These have a clear and bright sound. Steel core strings are also more stable in pitch than gut core and will require less tuning.
What about string gauges and tension?
We recommend students start out with medium ranges for both. Your instructor will let you know if your strings should be adjusted.
VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSON RATES
$36.50 per 30 minute lesson once per week billed monthly
There is a one time registration fee of $25.00
All Fees Must Be Paid By Pre-Authorized ACH, Automatic Debit, or Automatic Credit Card withdrawal.
The Next Step is Easy:
Lessons are first come, first serve, so contact us today to arrange your first lesson!