Westlake High School Graduate Offering Comprehensive Violin Lessons and Music Theory
Private lessons - Athena Barker
Diploma degree
$30
$26
/ hour
Real performance opportunities
80% of students showcase their skills in recitals and performances.
Rated 4.8/5 for musical engagement
Parents value the interactive and engaging lessons.
Proven progress in musical mastery
85% of students achieve higher performance skills and musical technique.
Meet Athena
About your violin teacher
I'm Athena Barker, a passionate violin tutor with a Diploma in Music Education and over 1 year of experience. Specializing in Violin lessons, I offer a personalized approach focusing on Bow Techniques, Ear Training, Music Theory, and more. My teaching style centers around creating a supportive atmosphere where School-level students feel encouraged to explore music. I adapt lessons to cater to individual needs, making learning interactive and engaging. Together, we'll master techniques like Vibrato, Scales, and Jazz Violin to build a strong foundation in Violin Repertoire. Let's make your music journey fun and rewarding!
Your violin teacher specialities
Violin Repertoire
Sight Reading
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Ear training
Finger Placement and Scales
Violin lessons overview
As a violin tutor specializing in school-level students, my teaching methodology blends theory integration, sight reading, and creative, engaging lessons to foster progressive instruction. I offer personalized tutoring in various violin genres like Jazz, Acoustic, Baroque, and Fiddle violin. To enhance learning, I leverage a range of tech tools such as DAWs, Ear Training Software, and Virtual Violin Apps. Following diverse curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I tailor lessons to meet specific educational standards, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. With a focus on students aged 10 and above, my approach aims to inspire a deep love for the violin while honing their skills to excel academically and artistically.
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for beginners
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
DAWs
Looping Software
Orchestral Accompaniments
Metronome Apps
Fingerboard Chart & Position Apps
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Types of violin lessons
Violin
Jazz Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Free lesson slots
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Reviews and Ratings for Athena Barker
Lea Clayton
Los Angeles, California
about 2 months ago
The first to guide me Barker who was through the world of ensemble playing, showing me how to match tone and stay in sync with others. her advice on adjusting bow speed proved valuable during rehearsals with a group. We also explored how to shape musical lines expressively, and learning to vary string pressure really helped me transition smoothly between solo work and orchestra sections.
Alani Jordan
Soundview, The Bronx
3 months ago
I’ve played violin for years, but these lessons with Barker helped refine my tone and improve my expression.
Mckayla Taylor
Eastmark, Mesa
4 months ago
Calm, structured 1-on-1 violin lessons in Eastmark with Barker helped our son focus, blending Suzuki beginner pieces and engaging warm-ups-seeing her confidently play “Lightly Row” for our family was an unexpected highlight.
Leah Keller
Barton Hills, Austin
5 months ago
Every time my daughter finishes her fiddle sessions with Barker , she’s full of excitement. Barker ’s fun, kid-friendly style turns each lesson into an adventure, making music something my child truly looks forward to.
Angie Shepherd
Ingalls Park, Joliet
6 months ago
My son has been taking violin lessons from Barker at Ingalls Park and it's been a lifetime experience for hi and it's been three months now. The way she takes lessons is so amazing. My child focuses on the class so sincerely . They have been working on the Suzukii method and some musical and pop. She made the lesson plan so interesting. she is in love with music now.
Rodrigo Walls
Pelican, Cape Coral
about 1 year ago
Barker ’s violin classes in Pelician turned my screechy beginnings into actual music. She makes learning fun. highly recomended
