Phyllis Lavetsky Studio Of Violin And Viola, Easton PA

Phyllis Lavetsky Studio Of Violin And Viola, Easton PA

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About

Phyllis Lavetsky has 30 years’ experience in violin and viola. She has been teaching in the Lehigh Valley for the last 10 years. She maintains a studio of 40+ students from ages 5 to adult. Her students come from Northampton, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties, and the Poconos.

Phyllis’s studies began at age 11 in the public school system and with private lessons. She advanced to study with the principal violist of the Denver Symphony and the American Symphony in New York, as well as with faculty violinist and composer from Rutgers University. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Scranton, concentrating in child and adult development, which has helped her to teach more effectively to students’ learning styles and developmental stages.

Phyllis takes a student-centered approach whereby every child can learn. She provides enthusiastic coaching and a positive learning environment in which students become skilled, self-motivated young musicians. She teaches Suzuki as well as “traditional” string methodology and theory. She also supports and reinforces the curriculum of school orchestra programs.

Over the last few years, a number of Phyllis’s students have achieved first chair in the Lehigh Valley’s Junior Strings Philharmonic. They have ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at PMEA District, Regional, and All-State orchestra festivals. One viola student just participated in the 2023 All-Eastern Orchestra along with elite students from 13 states.

Phyllis’s students have been accepted into the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts as well as Moravian University for Sacred Music.

Over the summer, Phyllis offers chamber music workshops and every fall holds a large student recital/event with approximately 30 participants.

She is a Music Minister at her church, where she plays both violin and viola, and assists the Music Director at rehearsals.

From 2008-2016 she was principal violist of the Moravian College and Community Orchestra.

Many of Phyllis’s students have studied with her from early elementary school to their high school graduations. She considers it a pleasure and a privilege to guide them on their musical journey to become, as Suzuki put it in his book “Nurtured By Love”, noble human beings.


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Hired 3 times
32 years in business
Serves Glendon , PA
Offers online services

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    Sandy L.

    Ms. Phyllis is a phenomenal teacher. Shes kind, patient and always cheerful. My child enjoys his lessons with her and he has improved a lot over the past two years. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a good teacher.
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    August 16, 2020

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    Joseph B.

    Very polite and understands each of my 3 kids needs and skills. Phyllis works well with each and makes it both fun and learning. She is willing to cooperate when any of them are having a bad day. She has been giving my boys lessons since 4th grade and they are now in high school. Would always recommend Phyllis to anyone at any skill level! Such a pleasure to have her as a teacher.
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    August 15, 2020

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    CB

    My daughter really enjoys her violin lessons with Phyllis. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommend!
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    August 09, 2020

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    Annjanette T.

    My daughter has been taking violin lessons for almost 2 years now. Ms. Phyllis is kind, patient and passionate about what she does. That passion can be seen in her lessons. My daughter enjoys going to Ms.Phyllis and is learning so much.
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    July 28, 2020

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    J. B.

    Phyllis is an excellent teacher and a gracious person who has taught my daughter the wonder of learning to read and play music. I am forever grateful to her. I highly recommend her services.
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    July 23, 2020

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    Jenifer D.

    Phyllis is a fantastic violin teacher! She is patient, professional, and clearly has a love for teaching music. Both my children take lessons with Phyllis and I’m hoping my youngest will too! Highly recommend her!
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    July 21, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    I offer 30 minute, 45 minute, and one hour lessons, depending on the needs of the students and their level of advancement. For beginners and intermediate level students, standard tuition in my studio is $30 for a half hour and $60 for an hour.


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