I like music especially performing and teaching. It gives me joy in educating my students and being a part of their musical journey. I am very friendly and patient and I try to do my best by giving quality education and ensuring they learn and enjoy their music-making progress.

With over 20 years of experience and a career as a professional performing violinist, I offer high-quality violin instruction for students of all levels—whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your playing to the next stage. Based in the Tampa Bay Area, my lessons are tailored to each student’s needs, blending solid technical foundation with musical expression. My approach is both patient and motivating, designed to help you build confidence, refine your skills, and develop a deep appreciation for the instrument. Whether your goal is to play for personal enjoyment or perform on stage, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Founded in 2011, Tampa Bay Music Academy, located in Lutz, Florida, and its surrounding areas, is an institution dedicated to sharing the love of music with students of all ages and skill levels. They offer a variety of private lessons, including piano, saxophone, guitar, violin, viola, cello, voice among others. With a reputation for excellence and personalized teaching approach, Tampa Bay Music Academy is committed to ensuring each student's progress and success in their musical journey. Whether you're a preschooler, a high school student, a young professional, or a retiree, Tampa Bay Music Academy has something for you.

South Tampa native Matt Jeffries' passion for music has led him to open a more contemporary and innovative music studio to encourage musicians, youth bands, and ensembles, to take their "chops" to a new level. This is achieved through private and group instruction, personalized musical arrangements, performance technique, songwriting, and recording. Matt graduated from Plant High School in 2008 and headed to Tallahassee, where he recieved dual degrees in finance and political science. Currently, Matt is the Music Director for the Lifeteen Band and Youth Group at Christ the King Church. You can also catch him performing acoustic gigs around ...

Be an accomplished violinist in record time and learn violin from Christina McGarr. She also offers viola lessons, guitar, cello, music theory and more. Violin is a discipline but also a cherishable gift. I enjoy making a difference in the minds of young musicians and learning more from them each day. As I learn from my students they learn from me, because I am able to customize the lessons by each student's learning styles.