Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.
How much do violin lessons cost near me?
Violin lessons cost$30 to $80per 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?
Reviews for Des Plaines violin 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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