Carolina Tonco
Take personalized violin lessons that prepare you for confident performances with expert support and coaching
Violin lessons - Carolina Tonco
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Carolina - Violin teacher
I'm Carolina Tonco, a seasoned music tutor with over 14 years of experience specializing in violin lessons. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts, my passion lies in nurturing students at all levels. My focus areas span from bow techniques to music theory and everything in between. I take pride in creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere where personalized learning thrives. By tailoring each lesson to suit individual needs, I ensure a deep understanding of violin techniques. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, my goal is to instill a genuine love for music while honing violin skills. Whether you're a school student, a college-goer, an adult novice, or a professional seeking to refine your craft, I cater to all levels of learners. Let's embark on a musical journey together, exploring the wonders of violin playing. See you in our next lesson!
Students enjoy learning at their pace
No pressure, steady growth with every lesson as per students
Violin teacher rated 4.8/5 for progress & patience
Parents appreciate how lessons helps children grow without pressure
Supportive violin teacher across levels
Students report 95% satisfaction in learning pace and feedback
Violin lessons overview
My personalized tutoring approach focuses on delivering progressive instruction, integrating theory with practical application, and providing performance coaching. I specialize in violin and acoustic violin lessons, incorporating ear training and fostering empathy to enhance the learning experience. I leverage various tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, and metronome apps to create interactive online learning environments. By following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB standards, I cater to a broad audience of 200+ students ranging from school to college levels and even adult or professional musicians. My methodology strengths lie in tailoring lessons to individual needs, nurturing creativity, and instilling a deep appreciation for music in all learners.
Expertise of the violin teacher
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
Vibrato and Intonation
Finger Placement and Scales
Violin Repertoire
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Reviews and Ratings for Carolina
Payton Cantu
Sunland Village, Mesa
5 months ago
Starting violin after retirement in Sunland Village has been a wonderful experience, with Tonco ’s teaching style making learning enjoyable and age-appropriate, especially in the way she focuses on posture and tone during music lessons.
Brendon Leonard
Grand Haven, Joliet
5 months ago
From the beginning, Tonco made the violin feel accessible and manageable and she is every parent's dream tutor for their children. she adds humour to her teaching and makes it fun to learn. she is very structured and organised with her lessons as well and has helped my son improve her posture. her intonation and has improved her confidence while performing. With just 5 lessons with her, my son joined the school orchestra and I cannot thank Tonco enough for sharing her knowledge and helping my son so patiently!
Virginia Fitzgerald
Downtown, Dallas
7 months ago
The Violin lessons with Tonco were fun and informative, and I definitely improved my playing by her constructive feedbacks she is knowledgeable and approachable. will give 10/10 .
Jayda Barrett
Tottenville, Staten Island
8 months ago
Viloin lessons with Tonco in Tottenville helped my daughter overcome her fear about performing. With her patient coaching, she now joins school recitals happily and with confidence.
Arnav Montgomery
Plaza Midwood, Charlotte
10 months ago
Violin lessons focusing on scales and light etudes turned out to be just what my 12 year old needed. Tonco ’s teaching style helped her move up to a short concerto, and she just passed her performance exam with distinction.
Rashad Blanchard
Jamaica, Queens
12 months ago
Studying with Tonco , who focuses on historically informed performance, has profoundly changed my understanding of Baroque musical expression. Her guidance on utilizing reduced bow weight and flexible pacing on my gut-stringed violin allows me to deeply connect with the compositions. Her instruction transports me into the very heart of the music.
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Acoustic Violin
Violin concept taught by Carolina
Carolina introduced Punika to a new violin piece, focusing on double stops and triplets, alongside proper bow technique, posture, and intonation. Punika worked on playing chords and melodies separately before combining them, and Carolina provided the music sheet via email for further practice. Their next lesson is set to resume from measure 51 of the piece.
Melody (Horizontal Music)
Chords (Vertical Music)
Double Stops
Flats (Accidentals)
Triplets (Irregular Groups)
Carolina reviewed Emma's French writing, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. They also practiced listening comprehension with a video about a musician and discussed French cultural references. Carolina recommended a French movie for Emma to watch and provide feedback on.
Gender Agreement (Adjectives)
Relative Pronouns (Qui/Que)
Quantifiers (Beaucoup de/d')
Verb 'Avoir' vs. 'Être'
Tout (All/Every)
Carolina recently guided a violin student, who resides in East Fresno, through a lesson focused on refining their technique. They concentrated on scales, wrist and thumb positioning, and a new piece. The student diligently practiced F major and A melodic minor scales, made adjustments to their hand position for improved shifting and vibrato, and started learning a new piece, paying close attention to specific fingering and shifting in challenging sections. For homework, Carolina assigned the new piece, and a double-stop piece is planned for their next lesson.
Melodic Minor Scale
Violin Wrist Position
F Major Two-Octave Scale
Collando Musical Term
Fingering for Shifts
Carolina and Emma practiced French speaking skills in preparation for the DELF exam, focusing on self-introduction, expressing opinions, and simulated dialogues. Emma worked on conversational fluency and practical application of vocabulary and grammar. Carolina assigned Emma to choose a writing topic from a shared resource and send it for correction before the next session.
Speaking Naturally for A2 French
Verb 'Revenir' (To Come Back)
French Vocabulary for Public Holidays
Understanding 'Retrouver'
Expressing Agreement/Disagreement
Carolina guided Punika through a violin lesson, where they concentrated on an upcoming audition piece, specifically addressing intonation, shifting, and rhythm. The lesson also covered F major and A melodic minor scales, with Carolina providing written annotations to aid Punika's practice. For homework, Punika is to practice the more challenging sections of the piece and will bring any difficulties to their next lesson for discussion.
Violin Positions & Shifting
F Major Scale (2 Octaves)
Minor Scale Types
A Melodic Minor Scale (2 Octaves)
Musical Dynamics & Rhythm
During a recent violin lesson, Carolina guided Punika through a Vivaldi piece, offering precise feedback on her tempo, rhythm, bowing, wrist position, and intonation. Punika diligently practiced specific sections with a metronome to enhance her timing. For their next lesson, she was tasked with continuing to practice the piece at 60 BPM, focusing on the techniques and areas discussed.
Metronome Practice
Intonation Awareness
First Note Emphasis
Wrist Position
Quantity of Bow
Rushing Tempo
Student types for violin lessons
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Violin for advanced
Violin for adults
ADHD
ASD
Home schooled
Violin for beginners
Violin for kids
Violin for intermediate
Engaging violin lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Virtual Violin Apps
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Looping Software
Metronome Apps
Free lesson slots
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