Violin lessons near me in Oakland, CA

Xavier is calm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable – exactly what we were looking for in a violin teacher.

I’ve been learning violin from Brooklyn in Montclair for a few months now, and the growth I’ve experienced is incredible. She helps you shape your own musical identity while guiding you through both technique and expression. The exercises and pieces she assigns are always well-balanced, making practice enjoyable. She also coached me through a chamber music program, and I felt confident going in thanks to her help.

Derrick is highly focused on results. My son’s technique has greatly advanced, particularly with shifting and sight-reading. He’s a fantastic teacher for intermediate players.

After years of frustration, Hazel’s methodical teaching style helped me finally understand bowing and finger patterns on the violin. Her lessons are both structured and flexible, offering a perfect balance of theory and musicality something rare to find in Temescal. I also appreciate the helpful notes she provides after each session. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve made noticeable improvements in vibrato and sight-reading, and I now feel more like a musician than just a student. Hazel is truly dedicated to her students' progress.

Quinn infuses every lesson with both energy and accuracy, whether it’s classical or contemporary violin.

Choosing to learn violin with Addison near Lake Merritt has been incredibly rewarding. She helped me establish a daily practice routine and identified habits I didn’t know I had. Addison focuses on both expressive playing and technical precision, and she’s excellent at guiding me through performance preparation and managing nerves. It’s evident that she’s genuinely invested in her students’ growth, making every lesson truly valuable.

After a year of self-teaching, I started working with Skylar in Dimond District. She corrected my posture and bowing issues that were limiting my progress. Now, my sound is much clearer, and I actually look forward to practicing. Skylar strikes a perfect balance between technical skills and expression, and she monitors my progress closely. She even introduced me to different styles beyond classical music. I’m amazed at how much I’ve improved in just a few months.

Bradley’s lighthearted and calm approach made a big difference in my playing. I had trouble with bow grip before, but it’s now comfortable and instinctive.