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Violin lessons - Tate Ravenshire

Masters degree

$36

$34

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Student Favorite
Highly rated by students for excellence
81 ratings
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Lessons help with stage confidence

93% Students feel ready to perform for others

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Steady progress in violin classes

84% parents report growth without any pressure

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Hands-on approach to violin learning

Each lesson includes playing and review/discussion

About your violin teacher

As a seasoned violin tutor with a Master's degree and over 6 years of experience, I am Tate Ravenshire. I am dedicated to providing top-notch violin lessons tailored to your individual needs. With expertise in Bow Techniques, Ear training, Music theory, and more, I offer a comprehensive learning experience. From School to College levels, I cater to students of all ages, including adults and professionals. My focus on personalized learning ensures that each student receives the attention they deserve. Whether you're interested in Classical, Electric, or Acoustic Violin, I've got you covered. I specialize in developing solid technical skills while fostering creativity and expression through music. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of guiding over 300 students towards their musical goals. Many have excelled in recitals, joined orchestras, and achieved personal milestones. Music has the power to inspire and transform, and I'm here to help you unleash your full potential. Let's embark on this musical journey together, whether you're preparing for a performance or simply enjoying the process of learning. Join me, Tate Ravenshire, and let's make beautiful music together!

Your violin teacher specialities

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Posture and Hand Position

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Violin Repertoire

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Vibrato and Intonation

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Sight Reading

Violin lessons overview

My personalized tutoring approach for violin lessons integrates creativity, theory, sight-reading, and technique. I use a range of tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps to offer interactive online learning experiences. I cater to students at all levels, including school, college, and adult/professional learners, ensuring individualized attention in small groups of less than 10. I follow diverse curricula such as A-Levels, IB, AP Program, and more. By fostering empathy and focusing on technique, I create a supportive environment where students can grow and excel in classical, electric, acoustic, or fiddle violin styles. Through positive reinforcement and tailored guidance in music theory and performance techniques, I aim to make the lessons enjoyable and rewarding, nurturing a deep passion for playing the violin.

Student types for violin lessons

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Violin for kids

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Violin for beginners

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Violin for intermediate

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Violin for adults

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All Levels

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Violin for advanced

Interactive violin lessons

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Note taking

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

Teaching tools used in vioin classes

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DAWs

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Virtual Violin Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Looping Software

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Violin Tuner Apps

Types of violin lessons

Violin

Violin

Classical Violin

Classical Violin

Electric Violin

Electric Violin

Acoustic Violin

Acoustic Violin

Baroque Violin

Baroque Violin

Fiddle Violin

Fiddle Violin

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Tiffany Stafford

2 months ago

Learning was enjoyable thanks to Tate violin lessons, which exposed me to both classical and folk music. I remained inspired during the challenging first few months thanks to the variety of pieces.

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Thalia Abbott

3 months ago

Tate helped me to learn violin online, and this has become a part of my daily routine to practice violin with his. he is awesome.

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Josh Meza

6 months ago

My teenage daughter has been taking violin lessons with Tate in Arden Arcade, and the change has been amazing. Tate knows how to make lessons fun while still teaching the right way to play. he chooses music that keeps things interesting sometimes it’s classical , other times it’s cool songs from movies. Because of this, my daughter is excited to practice every day and really enjoys learning now.

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Kane Lawrence

6 months ago

Didn’t expect violin lessons with Tate in Winston-Salem to change things this much. My bowing technique has improved faster than I imagined and I actually look forward to my practice lessons now.

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Melanie Hatfield

Melanie Hatfield

6 months ago

The lessons are fun, engaging, and tailored to my level. I feel more confident each week and actually enjoy practicing now. Tate is a great tutor for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills!

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Jocelynn Parks

8 months ago

Gaining confidence and musicality has been so rewarding through the violin sessions in South Bend, where Tate blends expressive and technical training seamlessly into each lesson.

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Duncan Whitaker

9 months ago

When i connected with Tate in Mission Grove , i couldn't believe that he would be so helpful for an adult like me, he has some amazing skills, and he is so motivating and never misses the details and techniques.

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Lucia Melendez

about 1 year ago

Our 7 year old used to get stuck on tricky fingerings until lessons became fun again and all thanks to Tate ’s patient teaching style, he’s now confidently playing the Twinkle Variation and even tunes his own violin. We’re so grateful.

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