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Michael Mirsaeedi

Learn violin with a focus on classical precision, rhythm, and expressive playing

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Private lessons - Michael Mirsaeedi

Diploma degree

$31

$30

/ hour

About your violin teacher

🎻 Hey there! I’m Michael ✨ A violinist who’s spent more than 18 years (yep, over half my life!) learning, teaching, and occasionally wrestling with this beautiful instrument we call the violin. I teach a wide range of students—from wide-eyed elementary school kids who think the bow is a magic wand (they’re not entirely wrong), to seasoned professionals from the International Symphony Orchestra who just need a fresh perspective or a new challenge. My specialties? Classical and Iranian styles—think Bach meets Persian poetry. Whether it’s an in-person lesson or a virtual session, I bring energy, creativity, and just the right amount of dad-joke humor to keep things fun and engaging. I’ve learned that every student is wonderfully unique. Some learn by ear, some by sight, and some by sheer willpower and snacks. My job is to meet them where they are and help them build confidence, technique, and a genuine love for music. So, if you’re ready to explore the world of music—where passion meets precision and learning comes with a side of laughter—let’s make something amazing (and slightly magical) together!

Meet Michael

Michael graduated from Isfahan Department of Education

Michael graduated from Isfahan Department of Education
Michael graduated from Isfahan Department of Education

Violin lessons overview

My teaching approach combines classical foundation with expressive techniques, focusing on bowing skills and rhythmic accuracy. I offer personalized violin lessons in Baroque and Fiddle styles. To enhance learning, I integrate tech tools like DAWs, Metronome Apps, and Virtual Violin Apps. Following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP, and IB, I cater to a broad audience of 50+ students at all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediates, adults, and advanced players. I emphasize hands-on learning, ensuring students grasp violin techniques effectively. Utilizing Ear Training Software and Looping Software, I enhance rhythmic precision. Students benefit from Fingerboard Chart Apps for position mastery and PDF Sheet Music Libraries for comprehensive learning. With Orchestral Accompaniments, I create immersive musical experiences. By using Violin Tuner Apps, I help students develop pitch-perfect skills. My methodology not only fosters technical proficiency but also encourages expressive playing, nurturing each student's unique musical voice. With a structured yet adaptable approach, I guide students through musical exploration, helping them connect emotionally with their performances. Whether introducing beginners to their first notes or refining advanced players' skills, my goal is to inspire a lifelong love for violin music, shaping confident and expressive musicians in the process.

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Lessons help with stage confidence

93% Students feel ready to perform for others

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Violin teacher rated 48/5 for progress & patience

Parents appreciate how lessons helps children grow without pressure

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Fast improvement in violin technique

80% report better tone and bowing control within 4–6 weeks

Your violin teacher specialities

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Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Sight Reading

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Finger Placement and Scales

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Bow Techniques

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Vibrato and Intonation

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Rhythm and Timing

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Provincial-specific curriculum (CA)

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Violin Repertoire

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Violin concept taught by Michael

Elias learned 4 days ago

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Michael Mirsaeedi led Lindsay King through a violin lesson focusing on rhythm, finger placement (especially pinky strengthening), bow control, and playing harmonies. Lindsay practiced scales and pieces like "Ode to Joy" and "Parless," with Michael providing feedback on tempo and technique. Lindsay was assigned lesson 91 as a project and instructed to focus on previous lessons, particularly 85-90, and to practice scales concentrating on pinky finger strength.

Pinky Finger Technique

Metronome Practice

Harmonies

Memorization

Fingering Technique

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Lindsay learned 19 days ago

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Michael Mirsaeedi led Lindsay King in a violin lesson focused on refining bow technique, intonation, and finger placement, working through lessons 73-85. Michael provided real-time feedback and demonstrations, emphasizing the use of a tuner and mirror for practice. Lindsay was assigned to practice scales slowly and memorize pieces to concentrate on bowing, with future lessons to include improvisation and further development of fourth-finger technique.

Metronome Practice

Mirror Practice

Fourth Finger Technique

Repeat Signs

Metronome Practice

Bow Pressure

Mirror Practice

Fourth Finger Technique

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Lindsay learned 26 days ago

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Michael Mirsaeedi led Lindsay King through a violin lesson that included reviewing pieces, working on rhythm and bow control, and introducing new musical concepts like time signatures and first/second endings. Lindsay was assigned daily practice and a challenging bow control exercise. They also discussed scheduling the next lesson around Lindsay's travel.

Counting with Foot

Time Signatures

First and Second Endings

Consistent Practice

Bow Pressure

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Lindsay learned about 1 month ago

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Michael led Lindsay in a violin lesson that covered technique, rhythm, bow control, and memorization. Lindsay practiced these skills using the pieces "Matthew's March" and "Old McDonald," with Michael offering guidance on posture, finger placement, and effective practice strategies.

Metronome Practice

Bow Control

Scale Practice

Note Reading and Rhythm

Memorization

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Lindsay learned about 2 months ago

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Michael Mirsaeedi provided violin lessons to Lindsay King, focusing on technique, rhythm, tuning, and bowing, using exercises from a book and pieces like "Jingle Bells." Lindsay worked on accuracy and consistency. A future lesson will need to be rescheduled.

Tuning Importance

Lesson Review

String Changes

Symbol Recognition

Bow Hold

Metronome Use

Cultural Context

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Elias learned about 2 months ago

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Michael Mirsaeedi provided Elias Drayton with a violin lesson that included bow technique, rhythm exercises using a metronome, practice with the D major scale, and an introduction/review of key signatures. Elias worked on "Jingle Bells," "Old McDonald," and lessons 68-71. He was assigned to memorize "Hot Cross Buns" and a French folk song for the next lesson.

Bow Angle

Bow Lift

Tempo Markings

Eighth Notes

Metronome Use

Key Signatures

Pinky Position

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Types of violin lessons

Violin

Violin

Classical Violin

Classical Violin

Acoustic Violin

Acoustic Violin

Baroque Violin

Baroque Violin

Fiddle Violin

Fiddle Violin

Student Violin

Student Violin

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Teaching tools used in violin classes

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Violin Tuner Apps

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Virtual Violin Apps

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Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps

Student types for violin lessons

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Violin for kids

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Violin for adults

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Violin for beginners

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Violin for advanced

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All levels

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive violin lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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