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Top 10 viola lessons in Des Plaines, IL

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Joseph Glymph

Joseph Glymph

5.0Exceptional(18)
2 hires on Lessons.com
55+ years in business
Serves Des Plaines, IL
Dan W. says, "Joe is literally the best technical violin teacher. If you want to learn violin at a high technical level, Joe is your go to. He also teaches conducting. I am able to play some of the most tech iCarly challenging violin pieces proficiently because of Joe. Do not underestimate his prowess as a teacher and performer. If you need to become technically proficient for violin/viola/cello auditions, go to Joe." Read more
Four Winds Vocal Artistry

Four Winds Vocal Artistry

5.0Exceptional(5)
44 hires on Lessons.com
21+ years in business
Serves Des Plaines, IL & Online
Tammy C. says, "Kelli Ann is amazing!! Never having a singing lesson in my life she made me very comfortable. Extremely knowledgeable about all genres of music. Learned a lot about my voice. Bravo!! : )A++" Read more
Stephanie Garcia

Stephanie Garcia

Serves Des Plaines, IL
Hello there! I'm Stephanie Garcia. I’ve been playing piano for 16 years and violin for 13 years. I’m eager to give students piano and violin lessons from your journey from beginner notes to symphonic triumphs. Let's make music a delightful adventure, one note at a time.
Violin And Alexander Technique Lessons

Violin And Alexander Technique Lessons

5.0(3)
20+ years in business
Serves Des Plaines, IL
Ashley R. says, ""I have only had two teachers in my life who have fundamentally changed how I view my place within the world. The first was a teacher I had in high school who taught me how to apply critical thinking through literature. The second is Amy, who taught me how to be integrated with myself as I walk through the world.  I came to violin partially seeking a connection to my physical body - which after years of ignoring it, had spiraled out of my control. With my time training with Amy as a teacher, multiple times I faced my shortcomings and it definitely led to a lot of frustration as a student. I had to develop more patience, humbleness to failure and an appreciation for the beauty of the violin beyond just its sound. These were things we spoke about frequently and worked together on in many contexts outside of just violin.   Technically speaking, her focus on the fundamentals as drivers for refinement and her eye for connecting them to more advanced topics was paramount for my learning. It cannot be stated enough how important fundamentals are, and Amy definitely did an exceptional job with moving back and forth between fundamentals and more advanced topics. Amy's lessons have a very unique quality - she focuses not just on you as the student who happens to have a violin - but on integrating you together with the violin in order to achieve the greatest level of success possible for the student."" Read more
Susan Rozendaal Violin And Viola Studio

Susan Rozendaal Violin And Viola Studio

5.0(1)
2 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Des Plaines, IL & Online
Divya B. says, "Susan clearly has a lot of experience, which allowed her to be flexible with me and my learning experience (I'm an adult student, re-learning the violin). She has lots of teaching material: classic as well as sheet music from popular movies, both of which I've enjoyed immensely. " Read more
Julie Fischer Violin & Viola Instructor

Julie Fischer Violin & Viola Instructor

2 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Des Plaines, IL & Online
Education: Julie received her Graduate Diploma from the New England Conservatory in 2005, her Masters of Music from the New England Conservatory in 2004, and her Bachelors of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2002. Significant teachers and mentors: A few of Ms. Fischer's significant teachers/mentors throughout the years were: Lucy Chapman, Donald Weilerstein, Almita and Roland Vamos, Thomas Wermuth, and Paula Fischer. Teaching philosophy and areas of expertise: Ms. Fischer's philosophy is one that revolves arond loving and caring for her students. It can not be explained any better, than from herself: "Nurture them ...
Michelle Wong Music

Michelle Wong Music

Serves Des Plaines, IL & Online
Michelle Wong has enjoyed an extensive career as both a performer and educator. Equally at home as a soloist or in an ensemble setting, Michelle has performed and is available for engagement ranging from solo concerts to weddings to accompanying. Michelle has an extensive experience teaching for the past 10 years. Her teaching philosophy takes a holistic approach that focuses not only on performance skills, but also music theory, music history, ear training, and improvisation. Having grown up from the Yamaha Method, she is versed in both Classical and Popular Genres, giving all her students from ages 3 and above, including special needs stude...
Venus Fu Music Studio

Venus Fu Music Studio

Serves Des Plaines, IL & Online
Many years experience teaching Suzuki programs fro age 3 to audit, I have achieved as a gold metal list teacher for The Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada My students have won Gold and Silver Metal in Quebec Music Educator Association music festival Montréal Canada. My students have taken The Association Board Of The Royal School of the Music Exam(London.U.K.) I played with Beijing Film Orchestra and Hong Kong Sinfornietta from 1983-2000, As a concertmaster for The Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra from 2006-2012 Now I am playing with Highland Park Strings....
Elizabeth Brown - Violin And Viola

Elizabeth Brown - Violin And Viola

5.0(1)
33+ years in business
Serves Des Plaines, IL & Online
Cecilia says, "Elizabeth is a phenomenal teacher! Music doesn't come naturally to me, yet she knows just how to help me hone my skills and strengthen my playing techniques, and has helped me find the right resources (music books) to address my areas of weakness. Incredibly knowledgeable, patient and supportive, Elizabeth has been the best teacher for violin I've ever had, by far! As an adult learner, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate scheduling, but Elizabeth is always flexible when I reach out in advance to postpone or adjust a lesson's timing. I highly recommend Elizabeth both as a stand-alone teacher, or as someone who will help you with whatever current program you (or your child) may already be enrolled in!" Read more
Alex's Music Studio

Alex's Music Studio

11+ years in business
Serves Des Plaines, IL
Founded in 2014, Alex's Music Studio is a women-owned, small business located in Chicago, Illinois and its surrounding areas. The Studio provides tailored musical instruction for all ages and abilities, specializing in private and semi-private lessons. The approach is fun and innovative using games, technology, and movement activities. The Studio also offers unique services like musical birthday parties, yoga play parties, music events, and classes. With Alex's Music Studio, embark on your own musical adventure.

Reviews for Des Plaines viola lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Des Plaines area.
John L.
Mr. Glymph was my violin instructor and orchestra director between 2007 and 2013. The importance he has played on my life transcends into existential territory as it was his teachings that allowed me to achieve my dreams in life on top of rapidly improving in violin performance. His "smart practice" method that relies on deliberate and methodical micro improvements, bound together with repetition and consistency is essentially a guidebook to becoming a professional in any field and separating yourself from the masses. I had taken violin lessons for roughly ten years when I met Mr. Glymph as a teenager, and the amount of improvement I made in the first two years with him was probably one hundred-fold without exaggeration. His teaching style is not for everyone, but the sky is the limit if you are serious about music and want to genuinely improve. I eventually made a personal decision to not major in music, and Mr. Glymph was supportive as any mentor should be. I do believe that had I continued to pursue music using his methods I would have had a good career as well. Mr. Glymph is both an incredible violin teacher and a genuine mentor. He is strict but also understanding. Asking him if he could teach me at the Suzuki summer program in 2006-7 was easily one of the best decisions I've made in my life, and when I write a reflection or something in the coming years, his legacy will live on in that piece. John L.
Joseph Glymph
Kaitlin C.
Kelli Ann was very sweet and super easy to talk to! I was super nervous but she made me feel comfortable and welcome :)
Four Winds Vocal Artistry
Christina L.
"As a working professional adult woman at a point in my life when I decided to shift some focus more to my own interests and self-development, I decided to begin studying violin later in life - something I've wanted to do for a very long time.  Having no previous musical experience at all, Amy Foley was encouraging and supportive from the start -- teaching me important basic fundamentals such as instrument care, balance, movement, positioning, intonation, and how to read sheet music.  Amy has a wonderfully deep understanding of music theory and is clear and thorough in her explanations.  Her patient and positive demeanor made me feel good about the progress I was making; and when I seemed stuck at any point, she came up with creative and applicable suggestions and exercises to help me over any hurdles.  Studying violin has given me a greater appreciation for music as well -- I find myself listening to music differently, and the experience is now enhanced because I find myself noticing things which I learned during my lessons, e.g., how compositions come together to make the whole. And I've learned to hear more of the emotion in music because of what I've learned during my lessons; and Amy, with her talent and quiet sense of humor, has made the experience an absolute joy!"
Violin and Alexander Technique Lessons
Peter D.
“I am beyond grateful and honored to be a student of Mr. Pikler. Mr. Pikler is an absolutely remarkable person. Since my first lesson, he has been my musical inspiration and role model. I admire his immense dedication to music and his students, his vast knowledge and high encouraging spirit. I cannot thank him enough for the years I have worked with him and for all his tremendous help.” — Peter Dudek, student
Charles Pikler, Violinist and Violist
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