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We have lessons available in violin, viola, fiddling, Suzuki, cello, guitar, bass, mandolin, piano, voice, ukulele, music theory or any combination of these. Parents are always welcome to sit in on their child's lesson; in fact, we encourage it for our younger students. If you'd rather not sit in on the lesson, we have a comfortable waiting room available. We teach many adult beginners and advanced students as well.
Serving the Nashville area since 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
All of our lessons are one-on-one with professional instructors that can work with you on your own personal goals. Please call or text 615-292-5196 with any questions. While it can be a little intimidating to start lessons, we are here to make it easy to get started with, or to return to, lessons at Nashville Violins!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All of our teachers are professionals in their field. Type and level of study varies by instructor. View our staff page, or contact us for more information on individual instructors.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Most of our students do half hour lessons once a week. Our monthly tuition guarantees you a held spot at the same time every week. We also have a generous make-up/reschedule policy for those times when something comes up.
More advanced students may be interested in longer lesson times. We also offer 45 minute, and 60 minute lesson spots, and have a semester special. More info on our website.
How did you get started teaching?
Please read individual teacher bios on our staff page.
What types of students have you worked with?
We have teachers for students of all ages and levels. You are (almost) never too young or too old to learn to play an instrument, or to have a teacher help you get even better.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We hold regular staff meetings where we work on teaching methods and share ideas. One topic that comes up a lot, are "teaching moments" where the teachers often share breakthroughs or "ah ha moments" that they have had with a student.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Consistancy is the key. Learning to play an instrument is a commitment, and a regular schedule is a huge part of that. Our teachers will work with you to help you develop good practice techniques, but it is your job to put a little time in on a regular basis, and to commit to the long-term process that it takes to learn an instrument.
Additionally, our teachers are reliable, so will be able to keep a regular schedule without needing to worry about always having to work around their schedule or "gigging" that you may encounter with some other teachers in the area.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
It depends a lot on what your needs are and the age of the student. We work with as many adults as we do children. We start by accessing your individual goals and needs, and constantly reevaluate those as the student progresses.