Learn from Great Viola Teachers

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:…

When I was 6 I watched a symphonic concert on tv and I fell in love with strings. So I started asking a violin to my parents and began attending a violin course with a private teacher. Next I attended the music school of my town and at the age of 14 I entered Milan Conservatory where I met the viola, my true love.

I am violinist/violist and guitarist. I graduated from UNA (Universidad Nacional de las Artes) in Argentina. I teach online and also at my studio and at the University of Arts (UNA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a professional musician, I have played in numerous orchestras and chamber music groups.

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.

Love of music and a passion for excellence... these are attributes I believe in and demonstrate to all my students. If you have preference for a teacher who has years of experience, teaching and performing behind her, then I hope you will consider me as your new teacher!

Mrs. Christine Albarran is Suzuki-trained violin teacher. She received her undergraduate degree in music performance from Columbia College, and a business management degree from Rockford College. In 2015, Christine earned her master’s degree in teaching with an endorsement in music. She currently teaches elementary music in Texas.

*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.

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.

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,…