Jacob Litoff

5.0(2 reviews)

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About

I am happy to teach all students at all levels. It is a great pleasure to make music the language for everyone.

I greatly enjoy teaching and performing music

Highlights

Hired 1 time

1 employee

Serves Millis , MA

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Specialties

Do you own a violin?

Student who has an instrument, Student who is planning to purchase an instrument and would like advice

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, Fiddle, I can recommend an instrument

Reviews

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Meg S.

Mr Litoff’s teaching style is fun and engaging. His interpretation of the music is easily understood as well as his teaching of technique.

February 25, 2022

Z L.

My daughter has been learning violin with Jacob Litoff for two years. She started at 5 years old. We started in person and soon had to shift to remote learning due to COVID. At this young age, it needs a lot of patience from the teacher and the parents. Learning remotely makes it even more challenging. Jacob has been extremely patient with us. Hes also flexible whenever we need to reschedule. He has taught us 3 Suzuki books and pieces from a bunch of other books. He has also helped us with several songs that we wanted to play at some events and we got to advance our techniques more quickly through these flexible curriculum. I strongly recommend Jacob for your kids.

February 20, 2022

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

if the student is a beginner i use the suzuki method for starting students. Twinkle Twinkle little star and a few variations. I have them move their bows like rockets and trains, windshield wipers, and elevetors to get a good bow grip. I teach them how to hold the violin with their chin mostly to keep their hands relaxed, and to get a good shoulderpad if that makes holding the violin easier. then we start on learning the A major scale , the twinkles and more.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

i got a bachelors degree in music performance at Boston University, I got trained to teach the suzuki method, I played in many orchestras including springfield symphony, Vermont Symphony, Hillyer Festival Orchestra, Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra and many more. I started my own non profit organization. The Charles River Sinfonietta, mostly for chamber music concerts. Often students will play a solo with us in our concerts or videos we make.

Services offered

Violin

Cello