Maya Litmanovich
Take classical violin lessons that develop both technique and emotional interpretation




Private lessons - Maya Litmanovich
Diploma degree
$34
$30
/ hour
About your violin teacher
I’m Maya Litmanovich a dedicated violist and violinist with over 12 years of experience playing and 3+ teaching, currently studying at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium. My musical journey began at age 6 with private lessons and continued at the Special Music School of the Kaufman Music Center in New York City, where I received rigorous training in both performance and music theory. I have participated in many music festivals across the globe, including the Killington Music Festival (2018–2019), the Académie Internationale de Musique in Paris, France (2022), and the Crescendo Summer Music Festival in Tokaj, Hungary (2023). I have also performed in a variety of ensemble settings, most recently serving as a freelance orchestral musician and youth orchestra ringer in the Netherlands. In addition to my performance credentials, I have organized and performed in numerous benefit concerts, supporting causes such as breast cancer awareness and Ukrainian relief efforts. Whether on stage or in the classroom, I bring a deep musicality, a thoughtful approach to teaching, and a global perspective to all that I do.
Maya graduated from Special Music School High School


Violin lessons overview
I’m a passionate violin and viola teacher who focuses on musicality, artistic development, and the powerful connection between the mind, body, and music. With over a decade of playing experience and training from some of the world’s leading music institutions, I bring a holistic, intuitive approach to every lesson. I believe that music is not just something we play—it’s something we feel and embody. When the body is aligned and the mind is calm and engaged, everything becomes possible. My teaching emphasizes posture, physical awareness, and emotional expression as keys to unlocking musical potential. In my lessons, I strive to create a space where students not only develop technical skills, but also discover their own artistic voice. I want my students to explore why they play, not just how, and to grow into musicians who are confident, sensitive, and expressive. For me, the ultimate goal is to help each student find freedom, joy, and meaning in their music.
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Your violin teacher specialities
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Music theory
Posture and Hand Position
Vibrato and Intonation
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement and Scales
Ear training

Violin concept taught by Maya
In this online violin lesson, Maya Litmanovich guided Craig Lending in refining his shifting technique, intonation, and overall comfort on the violin, particularly focusing on the G string and third position playing. Craig practiced scales and shifting exercises, and Maya provided real-time feedback on his hand position, elbow movement, and bow technique. Maya assigned exercises for home practice, will send fingerings for the piece in third position, and rescheduled the next lesson for July 16th.
Attention Span
Tuning Strings
Shifting Technique
Reference Notes
Warming Up
Third Position
Maya Litmanovich guided Craig through exercises to improve his violin playing, focusing on third position technique, intonation, and bow control. Craig practiced shifting exercises and received feedback on his hand position and rhythm. Maya assigned homework including shifting exercises, fourth finger drumming, and practicing specific sections of his piece in third position, and they agreed to work on New Horizons music in future lessons.
Importance of Sliding
Intonation
Third Position
Mental Approach to Playing
Vibrato
Thumb Position in Shifting
Shifting Positions
Maya Litmanovich gave Madelyn Davidson a violin lesson, analyzing pieces for emotional interpretation and technical skills. Madelyn worked on sight-reading "Viva La Vida," focusing on rhythm and melody, and received feedback on her bow hold. Maya assigned listening exercises and will send Madelyn a recording of the piece, and they rescheduled upcoming lessons due to Maya's travel.
Musical Resolution
Expressing Emotion in Music
Importance of Bass Instruments
Ties vs. Slurs
Overcoming Fear in Playing
Maya and Craig worked on a Handel piece, focusing on rhythm and bow technique, with Maya providing instruction on dotted eighth and sixteenth note rhythms and détaché bow strokes. Craig adjusted his shoulder and chin rests for better comfort, and Maya emphasized the importance of emotional expression in playing. Homework includes listening to music, annotating the piece, and practicing rhythmic subdivisions, with shifting exercises planned for the next lesson.
Shoulder Rest Adjustment
Importance of Musicality
Subdivision for Rhythm
Upbeat as a Breath
Breathing and Emotion
Detache Bow Stroke
Maya Litmanovich guided Madelyn Davidson in a violin lesson centered on improving bow hold, understanding musical rests, and exploring emotional expression in music. Madelyn practiced the Coldplay piece, focusing on note accuracy and conveying emotions through breathing and facial expressions. For homework, both Maya and Madelyn will find songs that evoke the feeling of "hunger," and Madelyn will listen to various recordings of the Coldplay piece to analyze its emotional shifts.
Rests in Music
Expressing Emotion in Music
Music as a Reflection of Feelings
Finding Emotion in Repetition
Creative Liberty in Interpretation
Maya and Madelyn worked on a Coldplay violin piece, addressing musical notation, rhythm accuracy, and bow hold technique. Madelyn practiced specific sections, and Maya provided corrections and demonstrations. Homework includes practicing rhythms and bow holds, and they plan to reposition the finger stickers on Madelyn's violin next session.
Eighth Notes
Rests
Bow Hold
Rosin Application
Repeats
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Student Violin
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in violin classes
Violin Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Orchestral Accompaniments
Metronome Apps
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for adults
Violin for beginners
Violin for intermediate
Violin for advanced
Interactive violin lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining

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