Find a violin teacher in Oak Park, IL

Find violin teachers in Oak Park, IL

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Top 10 violin lessons in Oak Park, IL

Students agree: these Oak Park violin teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Joseph Glymph

Joseph Glymph

5.0Exceptional(16)
53+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
Maria C. says, "Mr. Glymph is a dedicated and experienced violin teacher, who will not only give you the tools you need to improve, but encourage a passionate love for music. Over the years, he has taught all of my three daughters violin. Out of all the teachers we have had, he has been, and continues to be, by far the most detailed, comprehensive, and effective teacher. He has a thorough lesson plan for wherever you are in your violin journey with intensive learning systems for scales, etude, pieces etc. He also supplements his lessons with CDs and DVDs about violin/musicianship. All of this comes at a reasonable price. My daughters have improved tremendously with him. We are very happy with Mr. Glymph, and if you practice, you will be too!" Read more
Louise Brodie Studio Lessons

Louise Brodie Studio Lessons

5.0(3)
23+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
Nancy G. says, "Louise has been teaching violin to our oldest daughter for 8 years and our youngest daughter for 5. She is a very patient, positive, and caring teacher. Louise has great technique on the violin and shows both of the girls how to practice to achieve the next level of playing. She is able to break things down for them to really understand. Louise adjusts her teaching style to work with both of our girls who are very different in personality. We would highly recommend her as a violin teacher for lessons." Read more
Joe DeAngelo

Joe DeAngelo

5.0(2)
Offers online services
4 hires on Lessons
4+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
Svetozar M. says, "Joe is exceptional at working with each child. He is capable of taking a budding player at any level and helping them make wonderful progress, using the strengths, tastes, and inclinations of the individual person he is teaching. Learning music is a joy with him. All three of our children love him. He is also excellent at teaching adults. He is fantastic to work with and unreservedly recommended!" Read more
Fretless Music

Fretless Music

5.0(1)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
10+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
David S. says, "Stephanie is very skilled and patient. Her lessons are appropriately paced and she knows to teach older adults. After only a few violin lessons, I can hear a substantial improvement in my tone. Stephanie's cheerful and encouraging demeanor throughout the lessons result in a very positive learning experience. " Read more
Violin Lessons With Rachelle Puccini

Violin Lessons With Rachelle Puccini

5.0(1)
Offers online services
22+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
Sarah K. says, "Rachelle has been my daughters violin teacher for almost 14 years! Rachelle is not only a gifted violist and teacher, she is an exceptional human being. Over the years, she has mentored my daughter through countless auditions, competitions and performances. I cannot say enough about Rachelle. She is an absolute GEM! " Read more
Julie Fischer Violin & Viola Instructor

Julie Fischer Violin & Viola Instructor

New on Lessons
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
Serves Oak Park, IL
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 ...
Michal Violin Lessons

Michal Violin Lessons

New on Lessons
Offers online services
3+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
As a member of one of the leading orchestras in the world I offer only the highest level of instruction. Having completed education at the most sought after schools in classical music industry I can offer proven violin teaching methods. I enjoy student progress and teaching them skills that apply to life far beyond playing the violin.
Violin And Alexander Technique Lessons

Violin And Alexander Technique Lessons

5.0(3)
18+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, 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
Murphy Roche School Of Irish Music

Murphy Roche School Of Irish Music

New on Lessons
1 hire on Lessons
26+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, IL
Most of our students are world ranked, including three top three musicians over the past two years. If someone wants to play for fun we do that too. most important, we have fun playing music and there are opportunities to perform and travel the world -- even for our youngest students. Executive Director Kell Chole has a masters degree in education and is also a world champion musician. How do we roll? We teach on Saturdays and operate under these basic rules: Be kind, have fun, and learn a lot. We accept kids starting at 3 thru college age and also have an adult program. Everyone gets a private lesson because everyone learns at their own pa...
Protege Arts, LLC

Protege Arts, LLC

New on Lessons
8+ years in business
Serves Oak Park, 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.

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?

Reviews for Oak Park violin lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Oak Park area.
Michael J G.
Mr. Glymph was charismatic in his teaching and devoted to making sure that you learn things the proper way. He was very knowledgable, he knew the styles and techniques that allowed you to become a great violinist. His knowledge and experience as a violinist, gave him the necessary tools to be able to demonstrate those same styles and bowing techniques and give examples himself on the violin. He made sure you understood the fundamentals in music theory and the structure of what you were working on, whether it was a concerto, an etude or a scales exercise. Lessons were interesting and he kept you motivated. During his lessons you knew that he not only cared about the material being taught but you knew he wanted you to succeed. Mr. Glymph was not only your teacher but he was your friend. Its been over 20 years since our first lesson together and I can honestly say that he has taught me so much about music, the art of violin playing as well as given my guidance, taught me structure and helped shape me in becoming the person I am today, Thank you Mr. G.
Joseph Glymph
Andrea M.
My daughter has been a student of Louise Brodie for 10 years and my son has been a student for 5 years. Louise provides a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. We have referred a number of school classmates to Louise and they are very pleased. Both children know how to read music and their techniques have grown throughout the years. Louise provides music appropriate for their playing ability and is supportive at all of their outside events. She is great!
Louise Brodie studio lessons
Vanessa B.
Joe is a marvelous teacher. He is a great performer too. We have seen him at the CSO! His work with both children and adults is terrific. He has a natural, fine, and perceptive way of working through difficulties and frustrations. Excellent at any level. His demeanor, knowledge, and approach make learning and practicing with him a pleasure.
Joe DeAngelo
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
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