I am an experienced violin teacher and will provide lessons that are tailored to the individual needs of each student. 

Teaching both adults and children of all levels I will help the student to find music and materials that are fun and engaging and based on their own musical preferences. With many years of experience in folk, jazz, swing, rock, bluegrass, as well as classical repertoire there is something for everyone.

For beginner level students I can guide you through the process of learning the fundamentals of general musicianship, develop best technical practice and build up your confidence in playing. For the more advanced students I can offer help and advice to learn how to play with other musicians in bands and develop the more tricky areas of technique such as chordal accompaniment, advanced bowing technique and harmonic theory.

I place a great deal of importance in learning to improvise and to play by ear as well as from written music. Brought up studying in the Suzuki method I like to apply similar methods in developing listening skills during my lessons, particularly with younger students. 

Whilst most of my teaching takes place at my home in Edinburgh (EH16) I am prepared to travel to students homes with considerations made to pricing based on travel time. 

I like to think of the first meeting between us as a session where we will get to know one another and I will ask you about your learning preferences and musical goals. This first session is free of charge. Thereafter lessons are priced at £30 per hour. for child students consideration will be given to whether a half hour lesson is more appropriate.

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