Learn from Great Strings Teachers

I am a tenured member of the Grammy Award–winning Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. I offer inspiring violin and viola lessons for enthusiastic intermediate and advanced players, whether they are pursuing careers in music or playing simply for the enjoyment music brings to their life.

Welcome! Please note, my schedule changes frequently - please send me a message before booking a lesson - thank you! My goal is to help you build (or enhance) a solid musical foundation while having fun and always finding the joy in music and learning!

Broadway bassist, composer, producer, and educator Yonit Spiegelman recently completed an eight-month run as bassist for the National Broadway Tour of SIX: The Musical and currently performs as a substitute bassist for the New York production. An internationally acclaimed musician, Yonit has built a career spanning Broadway, commercial composition, recording, and music education.

LessonFace Teacher of the Year 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 with over 4,300 lessons taught since 2013! From a recent "first lesson" parent: Thank you for an awesome first lesson and for even spending extra time. That's how you can tell someone has passion for what they teach. I do the same when I'm teaching cardiology :).

-2022 to 2025 Accordion Teacher of the year!-Jason’s love of music began at an early age learning piano. A solo pianist and multi- instrumentalist, he loves using his musical gifts and talents to bless others. He plays and teaches many styles of music including hymns and gospel, Celtic, classical, light jazz (Charlie Brown), standards, etc.

I want you to learn the music you're excited about! Instead of strict curriculum, I meet you where you're at and help you grow in the ways you want. I love teaching all ages and backgrounds. Preparing for an audition? Just want to learn for fun? Never touched a violin in your life or ever had a single music lesson? Let's connect so see if we're a good fit!

Hey there! I'm Emily Zimmer, a music lesson teacher with 25 years of experience in recording, performing, and playing guitar, bass guitar, and writing music professionally. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of teaching music lessons and classes to thousands of students for over 18 years.

Professional harpist Melanie Mashner is passionate about bringing joy to the people around her through music. Newly appointed as the Principal Harpist of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Melanie was the Graduate Assistant Instructor in Harp for the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music for the past two years, where she has worked and studied with renowned international concert…

Kenny Jackson is an experienced teacher who believes in the importance of passing along his deep knowledge and understanding of traditional Appalachian fiddling, and who has taught many aspiring fiddlers in private lessons as well as at workshops and music camps around the country over the past forty years.

Want to start playing violin or viola? Preparing for an audition? Have years of experience but want to take your playing to the next level? No matter your interests, I'm here to help you achieve your musical goals. All ages and levels welcome, free 15-minute trial lesson.