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




Violin lessons - Michael Mirsaeedi
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
Michael - 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


Expertise of the violin teacher
Finger Placement and Scales
Music theory
Bow Techniques
Sight Reading
Rhythm and Timing
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
State-Specific Standards (USA)
Provincial-specific curriculum (CA)
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.

Violin concept taught by Michael
Michael and Lindsay worked on violin pieces 152 through 168, focusing on rhythm, tempo, finger placement, and conveying emotion. Lindsay practiced sight-reading, intonation, and using a metronome. Michael assigned pieces 166 and 169 for memorization for the next lesson and asked Lindsay to send her availability.
E String Finger Placement
Staccato Bow Stroke
Understanding Sharps
Rhythmic Precision (Eighth vs. Quarter Notes)
Conveying Musical Emotion
Michael and Lindsay worked on violin pieces, focusing on rhythm, note accuracy, and musicality, with an emphasis on using a metronome and tuner for practice. Lindsay sang a song and was encouraged to incorporate singing into her practice. Homework includes practicing specific pieces and scales, paying attention to tempo, intonation, and the quality of sound.
Note Duration
Key Signatures
Metronome Use
Musical Variation
Scale Practice
Lindsay had a violin lesson with Michael on August 10, 2025, where they reviewed pieces, focusing on rhythm, note values, and scales (specifically C major). Michael emphasized using a metronome and ear training. They also discussed Iranian music and future lessons. Lindsay has been taking lessons for five months and is making good progress.
Note Duration
Duets
Sharps and Naturals
Metronome Practice
C Major Scale
Scales
Michael Mirsaeedi and Lindsay King had a violin lesson focusing on bow control, intonation, and orchestral playing techniques. Lindsay practiced scales, etudes, and pieces like "Song for Maria" and "Banana Boat Song," with an emphasis on using a tuner for accuracy. Michael assigned specific exercises for bow control and finger placement, and they scheduled the next lesson for the following Wednesday.
Bow Control
Intonation Practice
Orchestral Playing Philosophy
D.C. al Fine
Upbeat (Pickup)
Michael is giving Lindsay violin lessons, focusing on technique (finger placement, rhythm, note accuracy), musicality (relaxation), and theory (note values, ties, slurs). He provides feedback on her current pieces and encourages practice with specific exercises and a metronome. Lindsay was assigned to practice up to exercise 115 and to warm up with scales before each session.
Thumb Angle
Ties and Slurs
Right-Hand Pinky Control
Eighth and Quarter Notes
Dotted Half Note
G Sharp Note
Importance of Warm-ups
Metronome Practice
Michael Mirsaeedi led Lindsay King through a violin lesson, concentrating on pieces 86 through 96, including the Can-Can, and new notes on the G string. Lindsay worked on scales, string changes, and bow control, with Michael emphasizing slow practice with a tuner. Lindsay was assigned to memorize "Black Sheep" and practice string change exercises for the next lesson.
Finger Placement on G String
Note Memorization
Orchestral Playing
G Major Scale
String Changes
Student types for violin lessons
All levels
Violin for advanced
Violin for beginners
Violin for adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Violin for kids
Learning Disabilities
Engaging violin lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Metronome Apps
Virtual Violin Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Orchestral Accompaniments
Violin Tuner Apps
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Student Violin
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