John Hamilton. Musician

John Hamilton. Musician

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About

I teach all ages. I teach violin, viola and piano. I love

teaching.

I have been teaching for 35 years. I incorporate some theory and solfege into my teaching. I have had many students go on to college as music majors and become professional musicians. I hold a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.


Highlights

Hired 4 times
Serves Lancaster , PA

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, I can make recommendations

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Robert C.

John is an excellent teacher. Challenging yet patient. I’ve improved so much in just half a year with John. Highly recommended.
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May 27, 2019
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Caryle M.

He is so kind and patient and his love of music is evident! I love the way he teaches...correct bowing technique...rhythm...the fine points of playing. He is also very flexible with my schedule which I appreciate. I enjoy every minute of my lessons and I highly recommend him.
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May 16, 2018

Frequently asked questions

if a child, I like the parent or guardian present at least at the

first few lessons to see how I operate.

I hold both a B.M. with a major in string performance  and a

M.M. with a major in music literature, both degrees are from

the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester in

Rochester, New York.

I charge $30 an hour, $40 for 45 minutes, $50 an hour.

I taught 8 years in the School District of Philadelphia music

devision.   I have been teaching privately since then.   I taught

several years at the Lancaster Conservatory of Music in

Lancaster, PA.

I work with all ages.  My youngest student currently is 4 yrs old.   My oldest is in her sixties.  Generally my students are

school age: 5th grade thru senior in high school.

Allegro Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster had our Christmas

concert 2 weeks ago at First United Methodist Church.   It was

well attended and very well received.

I wold recommend having a trial lesson to see how your

personalities mesh.

What are my goals?

How serious am I about committing to practicing regularly?

Am I willing to commit to weekly lesson as a high priority?


Services offered

Piano
Violin
Music Theory