Learn from Great Viola Teachers

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.

I am a enthusiastic and energetic teacher with more than 20 years experience of sharing my love and knowledge of music and violin/viola playing with students of all ages. I come from the UK where I gained my BA degree in Music from the University of Southampton and a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance from Trinity College of Music, London.

Packages: 3% off for subscribers! 4 × 30-min (1×/week) $160 Perfect for beginners or busy schedules. 4 × 60-min (1×/week) $240 More in-depth weekly study. 8 × 30-min (2×/week) $280 Best for younger students! Twice-weekly lessons reinforce skills, improve retention, and build confidence faster without overwhelming attention spans.

Please message me directly about scheduling, as my calendar will no longer have open slots for self-booking. I have been teaching violin privately for the past 25 years. During this time, my students have progressed and enjoyed their lessons so much that they tend to stick around for years!

Degrees / Training / Special Info: BFA, State University of New York at Purchase, Viola Performance; MM, University of Denver Lamont School of Music, Viola Performance; MSA, East Carolina University, Educational Leadership; K-12 Music Education Certification, Carnegie Mellon University, Music Education Awards: 2010-2012: North Carolina Principal Fellow, Class 17 1998-2000:…

Overall Teacher of the Year on Lessonface! Alison holds a Masters in Music Ed. Fun, experienced & patient teacher. Alison has taught over 20,000 lessons in various instruments and voice to over 550 students in private lessons and small groups, in person and online. Her students range from age 3 through adults. Alison is the co-owner of Strand Studios in NJ.

Victoria Witmer is a viola, violin, and chamber music teacher who prioritizes the needs of each individual student. She teaches with the objectives of enhancing performance capabilities and inspiring a love of music. Performing around the world, Victoria has been a member of Lincoln Center Stage piano quintets and the Lucerne Festival Academy in Switzerland.

Vera moved to Chicago from Europe at the age of two and started her first violin lessons at age of seven with the renowned pedagogue, Dr. Milton Goldberg, who was a close collaborator with Sinichi Suzuki. Thereafter, she rapidly evolved into an active performer traveling all over Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa participating in international music festivals, competitions,…

*Please note I am in CET time zone (GMT+1). Message me to discuss availability before booking a lesson.* I can't wait to meet you and help you realize your musical dreams! I have been lucky to play and teach violin and viola all over the world, and I hold a Bachelor of Music in Classical Viola from University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Composition from Wesleyan University.

I help students who need help due to the struggles they go through with their instruments. I love teaching private lessons because I believe in spreading the word to make the great gift of playing music available to many. I started teaching with the company Take Lessons in August 2011. I've enjoyed every day of it. I have 97 reviews in my profile.