Find a violin teacher in Crystal Lake, IL

Find violin teachers in Crystal Lake, IL

Find violin teachers in Crystal Lake, IL

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Top 10 violin lessons in Crystal Lake, IL

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Jacqueline Fisher's Violin Lessons

Jacqueline Fisher's Violin Lessons

New on Lessons
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
I started taking violin lessons in 1972 at the age of 5 with Betty Haag at the Betty Haag Academy of Music in Arlington Heights. During that time I was fortunate to travel to Europe 5 times, including performing twice in Rome at the Vatican City for Pope John Paul II, performing for Princess Margaret of England, a performance to a sold out audience in Berlin at the Berlin Philharmonic, and also on German television, and another trip to Moscow of the Soviet Union as ambassadors of Peace for the USA. I received my Bachelor and Masters Degree in Violin Performance from the University of Illinois studying with Peter Schaffer. I won the Underg...
The Instrument Barn

The Instrument Barn

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Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
7+ years in business
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
Study with professinals that all have their degree in music performance or education. all of our teachers are also members with many differenct bands and orchestras through out the chicago land area. These individuals will provide you or your child with the best musical training McHenry county has to offer. Here at The Instrument Barn We love seeing our students grow musically.
Encore Music Academy

Encore Music Academy

New on Lessons
19+ years in business
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
Founded in 2005, Encore Music Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. EMA is dedicated to cultivating the innate musical abilities within each individual in a welcoming, nurturing environment. They offer a variety of programs including their flagship Encore Youth Choir for students aged 7-18, private instruction, early childhood music classes, chamber ensembles, summer musicals, summer camps, and outreach programming. They recently welcomed two established music organizations, McHenry County Youth Orchestra and Voices in Harmony, to their family.
Piano Trends Music & Band Co

Piano Trends Music & Band Co

New on Lessons
34+ years in business
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
Serving our music community teaching thousands music makers since 1990 creating smiles by teaching the joy of making music
Protege Arts, LLC

Protege Arts, LLC

New on Lessons
9+ years in business
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
We offer high quality music lessons in Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison & surrounding suburbs and you need not leave the house-we come to you! We try to impart our love of music to students. We try to design lessons around student needs and goals, there's so much reward in passing on the passion for music.
Suzuki Music School-Barrington

Suzuki Music School-Barrington

New on Lessons
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
The most frequently mentioned company is Suzuki Music School-Barrington, located in Barrington, Illinois and the surrounding areas. This music school focuses on fostering a love of music and developing the musical talents of its students. The school offers a variety of programs and classes suitable for all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, Suzuki Music School-Barrington can help you enhance your musical abilities and achieve your goals.
Suzuki School Of Elgin

Suzuki School Of Elgin

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Serves Crystal Lake, IL
David Adler Music and Arts Center, located in Libertyville, Illinois, offers an elegant and unique environment. The center is registered as a Historic Place, showcasing architectural elements from the Colonial and French Renaissance Revival periods. It offers a wide range of music and art instruction, including piano, violin, voice, guitar, drums, woodwinds, and brass for all ages. They also provide drawing, painting, sculpting and crafts classes, along with architecture and drama courses and a comprehensive Fine Arts Summer Camp Program. The historic Adler Home is available for special events including weddings, parties, and meetings.
Musical Owl

Musical Owl

New on Lessons
Serves Crystal Lake, IL
Musical Owl, located in Hampshire, Illinois, and nearby areas, is a music education studio with a cozy small-town "mom and pop" vibe. They have highly experienced, certified music instructors offering individual and group lessons for a wide range of instruments, including violin, piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and more. Not only do they provide expert instruction, but they also give their students the chance to perform in recitals, showcases, master classes, and special events.

Your Violin Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do violin lessons cost near me?

Violin lessons cost $30 to $80 per session for classes starting at 30 minutes long or up to 60 minutes long. A private violin teacher costs $50 to $80 for an hour. A group lesson costs $20 to $30 each time.

You can expect to pay $190 to $360 every month when pre-booking violin lessons.

Are violin lessons worth it?

Violin lessons are worth it if you aspire to enhance your skills rapidly and perform for audiences. Expert tutelage in the violin can aid in cultivating appropriate techniques and tackling challenges efficiently, thus accelerating progress.

Learning violin without private feedback is extremely difficult and takes much longer.

How many violin lessons do I need?

You need as many violin lessons as it takes to reach your personal goals, depending on how good you are now, how much you practice, and how qualified your teacher is. Most folks need to take violin classes regularly for many months before they can play a basic song or read music.

Generally, it takes about 3 to 6 years to start playing many different songs quite well. If you want to play like a professional, it often takes more than 10 years of ongoing practice and tutoring.

How long are violin lessons?

Violin lessons are 30 minutes long for beginners and up to 60 minutes long on average. Extended lessons are only for advanced students, will cost extra, and are subject to the teacher's availability.

What age is best to start violin lessons?

The best age to start violin lessons is between 4 to 7 years old at the earliest, or whenever you have a strong enough focus on learning and can hold the instrument comfortably. Children need to exhibit sufficient physical coordination and concentration before they can start violin lessons.

However, adults are capable of learning and deriving pleasure from playing the violin, irrespective of their age.

How do I find a violin teacher near me?

You can find a violin teacher nearby very quickly by browsing the listings here on the Lessons website. Alternatively, you can ask for affiliated private teachers at local music stores.

  • Before hiring a violin teacher in your area, always remember to:
  • Compare the prices of at least 3 violin instructors.
  • Read what others have said about the teachers on Lessons and Google.
  • Ask them which of their past students you can talk to for a reference.
  • Get a written agreement and a lesson plan before the first lesson.
  • Follow a plan to pay a little at a time until you feel sure the teacher is right for you.

What questions do I ask a violin teacher before hiring?

Here are some questions to help you find the best violin teacher:

  • How many years have you been teaching the violin?
  • What age group of students do you prefer teaching?
  • How many degrees in music do you have, and do you play professionally?
  • Can I try out a lesson for free or with a discount to see if it works for me?
  • Do you have violin rentals at your school if I don't have one at home?
  • How much do I need to practice to reach my goals?
  • What books or sheet music should I buy?
  • Can you change how you teach to help students with special needs?
  • What kind of violin music are you best at teaching?
  • Should I expect homework to memorize?
  • What should I bring, and how long does each class last?
  • Can I get a copy of our class schedule, agreement, and how to pay?
  • What happens if I need to cancel a class due to an emergency?
  • Can I pick some of my favorite songs to learn?

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