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Violin And Viola Lessons
About
Hi! I have been playing violin for over 40 years and teaching and performing for 28 years. I teach all ages and abilities, beginners to advanced. I love the violin and can't wait to share it with you! Thank you for your interest! ♥️🎻
Specialties
Do you own a violin?
Student who has an instrument
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Instrument interested in
Violin, Viola
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Bradley
Heather is an amazing teacher. She encourages and challenges me as a student, and is incredibly patient. I would recommend Heather to anyone wanting to learn strings or looking to improve their skills.
December 17, 2022
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Delsie M.
Flexible times for my schedule. Close to my house so very convenient and like the homework assignments.
August 28, 2020
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Tyler G.
I studied with Heather from 7th grade until I graduated from high school. She is an excellent and experienced teacher, knowing how to work with all levels, and ages, having had students from 7 years of age to 60+ years of age. While I studied with her, she taught me all of the necessary fudnemantal tecnhniques that are often overlooked by many teachers of this craft, and instilled in me the knowledge that I needed to progress well with the violin. I highly recommend Heather. Her rates are also very reasonable for one with as much experience and expertise as herself.
February 13, 2019
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Julianna P.
Lessons are always challenging and fun. Mrs Heather is an awesome teacher who pushes me to do my best, but also knows how to make difficult etudes fun. She is really flexible about lesson times, which is great for those of us with busy schedules. I have been studying with her for about nine years and I have learned so much. Added bonus- she also has a fabulous box of stickers!!
January 29, 2019
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Elena R.
Mrs. Heather Austin-Stone is an amazing violin teacher! She provides a perfect blend of encouragement and correction. I have been taking lessons for two years and have advanced a lot. I would definitely recommend her to anyone just starting out or to an experienced player.
January 28, 2019
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Judy R.
I have taken lessons from Heather for almost 10 years. I am an adult amateur chamber music player and Heather has been a wonderful help in guiding me through what seems to me to be unfathomable weeds of rhythms, fingerings and bowings of many quartets, trios, etc. I would never have been able to participate in the many string camps without her! She knows her stuff! And the lessons are fun!
January 28, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I will determine student's current ability and create a plan for them. This includes figuring out which books are needed for the student to purchase and we can go from there!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have my Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from Shenandoah University and a Masters Degree in Music from Northwestern University. I have been performing and teaching for 28+ years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$40 for half hour
$60 for 45 minutes
$80 for an hour
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with beginners, intermediate and advanced. I teach children through retired adults. I have several students that have gone on to major in music in college and they have music careers themselves.
Services offered
Violin