Find a violin teacher in Kansas City, MO

Find violin teachers in Kansas City, MO

Find violin teachers in Kansas City, MO

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Find violin teachers in Kansas City, MO

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Top 10 violin lessons in Kansas City, MO

Students agree: these Kansas City violin teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Anne-Marie Brown

Anne-Marie Brown

5 hires on Lessons.com
24+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO & Online
Let me introduce myself- I am a member of the first violin section of the Kansas City Symphony which I joined in 2001. I perform extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the Kansas City area as well and maybe you’ve heard me play with other groups around town like the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, Summerfest Concerts, and the Starlight Theater Orchestra just to name a few. I am honored that the Kansas City Star has described my performances as displaying “splendid virtuosity…with a rich and impressive tone” and KC Metropolis once said my playing was “stellar, with lyricism and technique to spare”. I hold degrees from Northw
Joseph

Joseph

Serves Kansas City, MO
Teacher is an internationally recognized master violinist. It is my passion. What I was born to do.
Crescendo Music Studio

Crescendo Music Studio

2 hires on Lessons.com
15+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO
Karla Nichols is a self-motivated and proactive music educator with a solid experience in music performance and hands-on experience in developing and implementing music programs. Guiding, developing, and challenging students to achieve their highest levels has been a successful and passionate experience for her. She started teaching private violin and viola lessons in 2002 at REW Band and Orchestra. Other music studios also taught at were The Tune Shop, Northland Cathedral School of Music, and Palen Music. Karla obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2004, with an emphasis on Viola. She was a Viola performer with the Conservatory Orchestra,...
Harmony Lessons

Harmony Lessons

7 hires on Lessons.com
27+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO
I started teaching music lessons in 1998. I have a music and education degree from William Jewell College. I teach piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, and voice. I teach in the Independence, Missouri area on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday all day, and Sunday evening. I teach in Liberty, MO on Friday all day and Sunday afternoon.
Heartland School Of Violin

Heartland School Of Violin

2 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Kansas City, MO
I feel I'm good at working with an individual's strengths and weaknesses to bring out their personal best. I strive for optimal technical training, balanced with the recognition that violin playing should also be rewarding & fun musically. I've taught in the KC area since 1978. My undergrad degree is MusEd. I have a MMus and DMA coursework in violin performance. Viola students accepted as well. Every student is unique!
Caleb Caviness

Caleb Caviness

5.0(4)
7+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO & Online
Anni E. says, "Caleb knows how to make hard songs fun for kids. He's helped my child grow and I couldn't recommend him more." Read more
Agee Music Lessons

Agee Music Lessons

35+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO & Online
I teach fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo in the Irish and Scottish Tradition. Also fiddle and mandolin in the Old-Time and French Canadian Tradition. I also teach acoustic and electric guitar in the way of Blues, Country and Folk. You can find me on You Tube under David Agee. I love teaching and playing out live with my trio "Into The Sun".
Rob Foster

Rob Foster

5.0(1)
2 hires on Lessons.com
19+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO
My name is Rob Foster. I play and teach violin and viola in the Kansas City Area. I have played since I was 3 years old and have been teaching since 2006. I can teach classical, technique, improvisation, and other non-classical genres, like country, jazz, rock, blues, fiddle music and others. Contact me if you want an energetic passionate teacher. Contact me, I can probably help you!
Victor Diaz - Violin Instructor

Victor Diaz - Violin Instructor

5.0Exceptional(6)
Serves Kansas City, MO & Online
Katy says, "Victor is a passionate violinist and person! Hard on himself, and talented!" Read more
Elizabeth Haynes Piano And Violin Teacher

Elizabeth Haynes Piano And Violin Teacher

5.0(2)
32+ years in business
Serves Kansas City, MO
Amber D. says, "Elizabeth has been a teacher to me for many years, not in music but in the training of my mind and emotional healing. She is intuitive in her knowledge and naturally guides and instructs those she meets and teaches. Her gift in music is thrilling, moving, unpredictable, yet graceful. She excels in especially her impromptu and personally composed music. I truly feel I am in the presence of a master each time she plays. She also has a way of teaching and expressing herself in a way that is witty, charming, and often times hilarious. She is expressly talented individual and a natural teacher." Read more

Your Violin Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

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 Kansas City violin lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Kansas City area.
Jane Y.
Great guy. Helped me so much on guitar.
Caleb Caviness
Nicolle A.
He inspires me to be a better musician.
Victor Diaz - Violin Instructor
Shirley M.
Elizabeth is a very multi-talented person, having played the violin and sang before many varied audiences for years. She has also had teaching experience with violin and piano students. Elizabeth is desirous to be an effective teacher for her piano, violin, and vocal students.
Elizabeth Haynes Piano and violin teacher
Lindsey S.
Shelley was skilled at coming up with creative ways of making learning fun. She kept our daughter engaged through engaging in varied visual, auditory, reading, writing, and kinesthetic violin activities. She was well-organized, professional, and made good use of our time together. Highly recommend!!!
Shelley Armer Violist
Temi F.
Language and Music House
Shawn W.
Carolyn is very professional in her approach yet still able to connect with her students on a personal level. Have truly enjoyed learning to play my violin and expanding my opportunities to play with other musicians in the string ensemble group that she has organized and is conducting.
Carolyn Alter's Violin Lessons
Zack F.
A hands on approach. Adaptable, individual lessons that go at the pace of each student. I personally took guitar lessons for about 5 years from Murphy Music. It was something I looked forward to every week as it was a fun learning experience!
Murphy Music
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