Violin Lessons with Music Theory & Repertoire | University of Illinois

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Violin lessons - Mary Sanderson

Masters degree

$35

$34

/ hour

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Rated 5 stars consistently

Students praise the expert guidance in mastering musical skills.

Strong parent endorsements

Rated 4.9/5 by parents for effective and inspiring instruction.

Interactive feedback for performance

Students receive real-time feedback to enhance their music practice.

About your violin teacher

As an experienced violin tutor with over 15 years in the industry and a Master's degree in violin performance, I am dedicated to providing top-notch violin lessons tailored to your needs. My specialties in bow techniques, ear training, music theory, and more ensure a comprehensive learning experience. From school students to adult beginners and college musicians, I welcome students of all levels on their musical journey. My teaching philosophy revolves around personalized learning, where I craft lessons to enhance your technical skills and nurture your love for music. Whether you're diving into classical, jazz, electric, or fiddle violin, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we'll work on finger placement, posture, rhythm, scales, and more to help you master the violin. Over the years, my students have excelled in honors orchestras, won competitions, and secured paid orchestra gigs, showcasing the success of my expert teaching methods. Let's embark on this musical adventure together and make learning the violin a fun and fulfilling experience. Book your online violin lessons today and let's create beautiful music together!

Your violin teacher specialities

Finger Placement and Scales

Rhythm and Timing

Vibrato and Intonation

Scales and Arpeggios

Ear training

Violin lessons overview

As a Violin tutor, I conduct engaging and interactive violin lessons for students of all levels, including school students, adults, and college performers. My teaching style focuses on fostering creative expression, enhancing musicality, and developing skills in sight reading and ear training. I use a mix of traditional and modern approaches, drawing from Suzuki, Rolland, Galamian, DeLay, and Zweig methods. By incorporating tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps, I create personalized tutoring experiences tailored to each student's needs and interests. Whether following A-Levels, AP programs, or IB curriculums, I ensure that over 200 students have access to a diverse range of violin lessons that are both educational and enjoyable.

Student types for violin lessons

All Levels

Violin for kids

Violin for beginners

Violin for advanced

Violin for intermediate

Violin for adults

ADHD

ASD

Learning Disabilities

Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Home schooled

Interactive violin lessons

Record lessons

Note taking

Pets are welcomed

Parent feedback

Mobile joining

Teaching tools used in vioin classes

Ear Training Software

Looping Software

DAWs

PDF Sheet Music Libraries

Violin Tuner Apps

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