FAQ Page

Question: What do I look for in renting/buying a violin?
Answer: This can best be explained in the first lesson as I will need to point to different parts of the violin, which if set up right, will make it easier on the student in learning to play the violin.

Question: Is it okay if I sit in on the lessons?
Answer: Yes, in fact I encourage this. Parental involvement is one of the cornerstones of the Suzuki method. Although a parent may not know anything about music, they can help their child understand basic concepts concerning the violin.

Question: What levels do you teach?
Answer: I teach all levels of violin.

Question: Do you teach people of all ages and ability levels?
Answer: Yes.

Question: Should I or my child take piano lessons before studying the violin?
Answer: Some people may feel differently about this but I don't feel that it is necessary to take piano lessons before violin lessons.

Question: Do you rent violins?
Answer: Yes, starting with the 1/16 size, violins are available to rent. One hundred percent of the money paid into a smaller size instrument will go the larger or full size instrument. Please contact me if you have any questions about where to go.

Question: What method do you use to teach?
Answer: I use primarily the Suzuki method as it has been a well-established, sequential and proven method for studying the violin.

Question: What length of lesson should I have?
Answer: Most beginners take 30 minute lessons. As a student advances, more lesson time is usually needed to work on more difficult pieces and/or techniques.