NCCU Educator Offering Engaging Violin Lessons for All Levels
Private lessons - Ben Lassiter
Masters degree
$32
$30
/ hour
Lessons help with stage confidence
93% Students feel ready to perform for others
Helps students prepare for orchestra auditions
Many students have earned seats in school and regional ensembles
Real-time feedback from violin teacher
88% students say instant corrections improve accuracy
About your violin teacher
I am Ben Lassiter, a music-loving violin tutor with a Master's Degree in jazz. My first instrument was guitar, (which I still play regularly) but now my focus is teaching violinists how to improvise and make up music on the spot, not just read it off the page! Are you a classical violinists who's always wanted to improvise? Let's work together! I specialize in helping students understand music theory and harmony through learning jazz repertoire. I teach students improvisation, ear training,, swing rhythm, sight-reading and more! Study with me and you will learn the necessary scales, arpeggios and 'jazz language' needed to sound convincing on your instrument. I love listening to outstanding violinists like Stéphane Grappelli and Didier Lockwood (check them out!). Each of my students gets a personalized lesson plan to help overcome their specific weaknesses and achieve their goals. Let's do this!
Your violin teacher specialities
Ear training
Music theory
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement and Scales
Violin lessons overview
No two people are exactly alike and therefore, no two teaching methods should be exactly alike. Through careful study of your strengths and weaknesses, I will develop a tailored learning plan to help you achieve your musical goals. If you are a complete beginner, we will spend time learning things such as bow hold, posture, etc. If you are a violinist who wants to branch out and 'play by ear' I can help you achieve this. Reading music is fundamental for the classical violinist, but not necessarily as important for the improvisor. In my lessons, I will teach you the necessary scales and arpeggios that make up the building blocks of improvisation. Often, classical violinists do not have to understand music theory to give an excellent performance. However, when it comes to improvisation, most classical violinists feel completely rudderless. I can help you overcome this situation and give you the skills and confidence necessary to play improvised music.
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for beginners
Violin for kids
Violin for intermediate
Violin for adults
Violin for advanced
Interactive violin lessons
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Acoustic Violin
Student Violin
Free lesson slots
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