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Violin Lessons – Los Angeles

Violin Lessons - San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles

Quality violin lessons in all styles for all levels in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.

Contact

Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-337-2610 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email

Styles Taught

  • Classical
  • Fiddle (same instrument, different feel!) – Old-time American, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Country and Pop

Levels Taught

  • Beginning
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Each Student is Taught With a Customized Approach. Here are the Many Areas of Focus for Private Violin Lessons:

  • Basics
    Teaching the basics of violin playing, such as posture, bow hold,
    Creating a strong foundation in a positive and encouraging environment
  • Building Proper Technique
    Learning correct mechanics (playing without tension, playing with ease in the left hand, bow arm, and entire body)
  • Learning Repertoire
    Focus on what the student wants to learn (solo repertoire, orchestra music, “fun” pieces such as popular songs)
  • Customized Approach
    Being inspired by music and being able to channel your own voice through the violin.
    Lessons are customized to the student, what the student wants to accomplish.
  • Sight Reading
    Learning which markings to look at first in the music when sight reading. Noticing patterns in the music that will be familiar through technique exercises.
  • Instrument purchase or rental advice
  • Music Theory
  • Rhythm training
  • Tone quality and production
  • Music History as applicable to the instrument
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Performance technique
  • Practice technique
  • Responsibility and work habits
  • Self-expression.

Our Violin Teachers…

Mel Guérison – Silver Lake, CA

Mel GuérisonMel Guérison teaches classical, folk, rock, improvisation. She loves seeing students light up when they learn something they’re passionate about. Mel grew up playing classical violin, guitar, piano & singing and was invited on her first international tour with an orchestra at the age of fourteen. Click here for full bio.

Location of Lessons with Mel Guérison.
Mel Guérison teaches from her studio in Silver Lake, CA. She can also travel to the home in the following areas of Los Angeles: Silver Lake, Highland Park, Los Feliz, Glendale, Alta Dena Eagle Rock, Echo Park, Chinatown, DTLA, Boyle Heights, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Mt. Washington, East Hollywood, South Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills She is also available online if you are out of the area.

Rates
First Lesson Free (in studio/online only)

IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Silver Lake, CA)
30 min: $45
45 min: $60
60 min: $75

IN HOME
30 min: $60
45 min: $75
60 min: $90

To Pay for Lessons with Mel Guérison, Click Here.

Bonnie von Duyke – Long Beach, CA

Bonnie von DuykeBonnie von Duyke enjoys working with total beginners as well as professionals. She can help you on every level, including classical or pop (fiddle) styles, technique, music theory, composition, audition technique, confidence, recording tips. Click here for full bio.

 

Bonnie von Duyke Performs All Of Me – FIA String Quartet Cover

 

Location of Lessons with Bonnie von Duyke.
Bonnie von Duyke teaches from her studio in Long Beach. She can also travel to your location in Long Beach, Westchester, Inglewood, Westmont, Lennox, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Carson, Downey, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Norwalk, La Mirada, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos, Los Alamitos, Buena Park, Stanton, Paramount. She can also teach online if you are out of the area.

Rates
1st lesson FREE

IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Long Beach, CA)
$45/30 min
$65/45 min
$85/hour

IN HOME
$55/30 min
$75/45 min
$95/hour

Beyond 5-mile radius may require additional travel fee.

To Pay for Lessons with Bonnie von Duyke, Click Here.

Sahand Zare – Encino, CA

Sahand ZareSahand Zare discovered his love for teaching at the age of 19. With a humble approach, he has cultivated extensive teaching experience, motivating students to approach assignments seriously and employing various tools to enhance their understanding. Click here for full bio.

 

Sahand Zare Performs Meditation in D minor by Tchaikovsky

 

Location of Lessons with Sahand Zare.
Sahand Zare teaches from his studio in Encino. He can also travel to the home in the following areas of the San Fernando Valley: Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Valley village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Panorama city, North Hills, Lake Balboa, Reseda, Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Box Canyon, Bell Canyon. (He can travel to Santa Monica/WLA for an extra travel charge.) He can also teach online if you are out of the area.

Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Farsi

Rates
FREE/1st lesson without obligation (in studio/online only)

IN STUDIO/ONLINE
30 min: $45
45 min: $60
60 min: $70

IN HOME
30 min: $60
45 min: $70
60 min: $80

To Pay for Lessons with Sahand Zare, Click Here.

Claire Eggers – Northridge, CA

Claire EggersClaire Eggers is a top violin teacher in the San Fernando Valley. Claire specializes in teaching the fundamentals of violin-playing including good posture and how to use the left and right arms efficiently. She has mastered various ergonomic techniques and she enjoys sharing this with her students to help them play in a relaxed and tension-free manner. She is also an expert at helping students find a good tone and learning proper performance etiquette. Claire teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Click here for full bio.

Claire Eggers Performing Beethoven Violin Sonata No 4 – 1st Movement

 

Location of Lessons with Claire Eggers.
Claire Eggers will travel to the home in the following areas of the San Fernando Valley: Northridge, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Van Nuys, Arleta, Lake Balboa, Panorama City, Sylmar, North Hills, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas.

Rates.
IN HOME
$50/30 min
$60/45 min
$70/hour

To Pay for Lessons with Claire Eggers, Click Here.

Nour Helo – San Fernando Valley

Nour HeloNour Helo teaches beginning and intermediate violin. She is particularly adept at teaching children and younger students. LESSONS PARTICULARLY AVAILABLE FOR HOMESCHOOLED KIDS IN THE MORNING HOURS. She incorporates composition and music theory into her lessons. Nour is a very patient, encouraging and supportive teacher and can help with performance anxiety issues as well as learning issues. Click here for full bio.

Location of Lessons.
Nour Helo travels to the home in the following cities in the west San Fernando Valley: Calabasas, Agoura, Hidden Hills, Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Northridge, Winnetka, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Panorama City, North Hills, Chatsworth, Granada Hills. She is also available to teach online if you are out of the area.

Rates.
FREE/1st lesson (online only)

ONLINE
$35/30 min
$45/45 min
$55/hour

IN HOME
$45/30 min
$55/45 min
$70/hour

To Pay for Lessons with Nour Helo, Click Here.

Alisa Luera – San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA

Alisa Luera teaches violin online. She teaches privately and also coaches chamber music and orchestral performers. She incorporates music theory into her lessons. She enjoys working with beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Click here for full bio.

 

Alisa Luera performing Villa-Lobos Quartet No. 1 – Brincadeira “A Joke”

 

Alisa Luera performing Grieg Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Minor: Mvt 2

 

Location of Lessons with Alisa Luera.
Alisa Luera teaches online only.

Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

アリサ ルエラ はすべてのレベルの ヴァイオリン (バイオリン)、ヴィオラ (ビオラ) の指導をいたします。スタジオまたは出張指導。ロサンゼルス地域にて。

Rates.
1st Lesson $15/30 min

ONLINE
$30/30 min
$45/45 min
$60/hour
$90/90 min

To Pay for Lessons with Alisa Luera, Click Here.

Kevin Breeding – San Fernando Valley, CA

Kevin BreedingKevin Breeding teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced violin. He helps the student develop solid technique and also reading music notation with ease. He is also inspiring to help develop a sense of self-discipline.  Click here for full bio.

 

Location of Lessons with Kevin Breeding.
Kevin Breeding teaches from his studio in Sherman Oaks, CA He can also travel to your home in the East San Fernando Valley, including North Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, Valley Glen, Sun Valley, Panorama City, Arleta, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, Van Nuys, Sun Valley, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Lake Balboa, Reseda, Northridge, Granada Hills, Sylmar, Pacoima, San Fernando, Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills, Sunland Tujunga, Santa Clarita Valley, including Newhall, Saugus, Valencia, Bouquet Canyon, Stevenson Ranch, Canyon Country, Honby, Castaic.

Languages Spoken

        • English
        • Spanish

Rates.
1st Lesson $20/30 min

IN STUDIO (Sherman Oaks, CA)
$35/30 min
$50/45 min
$65/hour

IN HOME
$40/30 min
$55/45 min
$70/hour

Ryan Porchas – Corona, CA, Online

Ryan PorchasRyan Porchas teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced violin levels. Ryan is experienced in helping students realize their tendencies with the instrument and how to break bad habits if necessary. He is very patient and assist and helps the student to better all aspects of their abilities. He works on repertoire, technique, expression along with practicing motivation. Click here for full bio.

Ryan Porchas CSUN Violin Senior Recital May 2021

Location of Lessons with Ryan Porchas.
Ryan Porchas teaches from his studio in Corona, CA. He is also available to teach online if you are out of the area.

Rates.
1st Lesson 50% off (in studio/online only)

IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Corona, CA)
$40/30 min
$55/45 min
$70/hour

To Pay for Lessons with Ryan Porchas, Click Here.

Contact

Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-337-2610 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email

 

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“I highly recommend Mel Guerison as not only an excellent music teacher but also a patient and understanding mentor. My daughter, Finley, has been fortunate to be her student for over six years, and Mel’s personalized teaching approach has positively impacted Finley’s learning. Since Finley started lessons with Mel, I’ve seen an incredible advancement in Finley’s musical skills and abilities. Mel has taught Finley the Piano and Guitar, including scoring. Finley has been able to apply the skills that Mel has taught her to her college studies.”

—Rachel Hughes

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“We have had the pleasure of having Ryan Porchas in our home to teach our granddaughter beginning violin . From the first phone call with him I was impressed with his understanding and patience that he demonstrated as he listen to the concerns I had about my granddaughters current violin experience. He knew exactly how to fix the issues she was struggling with. He is an energetic, patient and encouraging Violin teacher that teaches in a wonderfully visual and creative way. In just a couple of months my granddaughter experienced what proper posture and proper bow movement does for your playing; she learned how the right chin and shoulder rest can make all the difference in her comfort and ability to balance her instrument with little effort. Ryan has passion for the violin and life and offers an original way of teaching. He works with his student to adapt a truly personal approach to the needs of his students; I am witness to that myself. Whether you are young or more mature, beginner or experienced with the violin, I believe Ryan Porchas would without a doubt teach you aspects you would never have learned with someone else and give you an exceptional learning experience that is unmatched by any. Do not hesitate to give him the opportunity to teach any age that has the desire and passion to learn the violin.”

—Regina Sarinana, Diamond Bar, CA

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