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Violin lessons near me in Los Angeles, CA
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Blerina taught Tyrisha 3 months ago
Blerina Foto guided Isaac Frias in a violin lesson focusing on slurring techniques, scale practice, and understanding musical upbeats. Isaac worked on maintaining consistent rhythm and bow control across various exercises and pieces. They scheduled two additional lessons for the week and Blerina assigned specific practice exercises to improve Isaac's technique and sight-reading.
Slurring Technique
Scale Practice with Metronome
Upbeat (Anacrusis)
D.C. al Fine
Bow Speed and Note Duration
Blerina taught Nathan 3 months ago
Blerina Foto coached Vanetti Dimacuha on violin, focusing on D major scale practice, intonation, bow control, and shifting positions, as well as working on a piece from page 31. Blerina provided targeted feedback to correct mistakes and improve accuracy, emphasizing the importance of thinking ahead and maintaining a confident posture. Vanetti was assigned to practice the discussed sections, paying close attention to the identified problem areas.
Bow Control
Importance of Focused Practice
Confidence in Playing
Third Finger Position
Shifting Positions
Finger Placement and Intonation
Blerina taught Eric 4 months ago
In a violin lesson, Blerina Foto is helping Eric Russell improve his music reading, intonation, and rhythm. They focus on scales, exercises from a beginner's book, and using a metronome. Eric is assigned practice exercises to work on while out of town.
Reading Music Notes
Metronome Practice
Intonation and Ear Training
Bow Technique
Scales for Finger Dexterity
Rhythm Exercises
Kirstie taught Elizabeth 4 months ago
Elizabeth is taking violin lessons with Kirstie. Lessons involve practicing scales, exercises from the Essential Elements book, and pieces like "Carol of the Bells." They also play note-reading games. Outside of music, they discuss Elizabeth's travels, scheduling, and a story about her brother's birthday chickens and a surviving chick named Fluffy.
Repeat Signs
Turkin
Playing Scales
Essential Elements Exercises
Blerina taught MAUREEN 4 months ago
Blerina Foto led Maureen Henry in a violin lesson that covered vibrato exercises, shifting to the third position, A flat major scales, and work on the piece "Prayer." Maureen focused on intonation, finger placement, and bow technique, with Blerina providing corrections and demonstrations. They discussed practicing finger exercises and scheduled the next lesson for the following Wednesday.
Shifting Technique
Intonation Awareness
Third Position Finger Placement
Bow Division
Vibrato
Kirstie taught Elizabeth 4 months ago
Kirstie Bruno guided Elizabeth Ramirez through a violin lesson that included tuning, practicing "Carol of the Bells" with a metronome, working on scales across different strings to improve dexterity and speed, and introducing new pieces from her book. Elizabeth was assigned specific practice exercises, including scales at increasing tempos (120-140 bpm) and songs 78-80 from her book. They also discussed rescheduling the next lesson due to Elizabeth's travel plans.
Tuning the Violin
Carol of the Bells
Bow Maintenance
Rhythm Rap
Scales Practice
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Learning violin in Los Angeles: key challenges & solutions
Violin lessons in Los Angeles are offered through local music schools, private violin teachers, and community programs. A major challenge for violin students is mastering bow control and finger placement.
Los Angeles’ curriculum follows classical music techniques, and standardized recitals or exams are available for aspiring musicians.
Local institutions like the Colburn School provide high-quality programs for violin students. Violin teachers in Los Angeles specialize in helping students with technique, musicality, and performance skills. They work to overcome challenges such as hand positioning and bowing technique.
With the right guidance and access to local resources, students can develop their skills and excel in violin.
Top study resources for violin students in Los Angeles
Libraries
Los Angeles Public Library: Offers a selection of sheet music for violin and instructional books.
UCLA Libraries: Provides music books, including resources for violin technique and performance.
School violin programs
USC Thornton School of Music: Offers personalized violin lessons for students of all levels.
The Colburn School: Provides individualized violin lessons and performance coaching.
Music workshops
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Hosts violin workshops and masterclasses.
UCLA: Offers violin technique workshops to help students improve their playing.
Competitions
Los Angeles International Violin Competition: A prestigious competition for violinists.
USC: Hosts violin performance competitions for students to showcase their skills.
Violin lessons costs in Los Angeles: what to expect & how to budget
Violin lessons in Los Angeles typically cost around $60 per hour. Online violin lessons can be a more affordable option, providing flexibility and reducing travel costs.
Entry-level teachers charge around $40/hour for beginners, while mid-range teachers charge $55-70/hour for intermediate lessons in technique and music theory. Expert teachers charge $75-90/hour for advanced violin techniques such as concertos or improvisation.
Local programs such as the Hollywood Academy of Music & Arts offer specialized violin lessons for students at all levels. Find expert-vetted violin teachers on Wiingy starting at $32/hour, with a free trial lesson offered by teachers to ensure the right fit for your learning needs.
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