Galatea Chamber Music Mentors

Galatea Chamber Music Mentors

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About

Dr. Johnathan Spence has an innate gift for inspiring and guiding musicians of all ages, initiating them into their greatest form. He has over 10 years experience teaching violin and viola and is an active chamber musician, performing for concerts and festivals across the country.

With a desire to create a community for fellow musicians, he offers mentorship through private lessons, chamber music coaching, studio classes, student recitals, faculty concerts, and an immersive summer program. Request a free trial lesson to experience the value of having a chamber musician as your mentor.


Highlights

Hired 7 times
1 employee
7 years in business
Serves Virginia Beach , VA

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe

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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

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    isaiah C.

    Amazing teachers! Very kind, knowledgeable, and passionate mentors! Theres probably no better music mentors in the whole Virginia Beach area!
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    January 05, 2024

    Frequently asked questions

    Every new student will have a free trial lesson to meet and see if it’s a good fit for their development. We'll discuss personal goals and how I can help you reach them.
    Violinist Johnathan Spence received his Doctorate of Music in Violin and Viola under the study of Hagai Shaham at Stony Brook University in 2017. He is also a graduate of East Carolina University, where he studied with Ara Gregorian. Dr. Spence performs as concertmaster of The New Carolina Sinfonia, participates in the Next Generation Series of the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival, and curates Galatea's summer chamber music week during which the students selected for this program receive opportunities to play side-by-side with renowned artists. He continues to play and perform in various chamber music festivals across the country.
    Private sessions $100 per 60 minute lesson $75 per 45 minute lesson $50 per 30 minute lesson Chamber group sessions (June-August) $50 — 60 minutes
    I began teaching following the completion of my masters degree in 2012.
    Students of all ages and ability, starting from 4 years old.
    The quality of one lesson can surpass the experience of ten depending on how you choose to show up.

    Services offered

    Violin