Best Violin Lessons in Portland

Anisa Aprilia Music Studio offers violin and piano lessons in Hillsboro. The school teaches music theory, technique, music history, ear-training, and interpretation. Violin lessons for students ages eight and up are available in either 40-minute or 60-minute weekly increments. The violin instructor at the studio has completed a four-year degree in violin at the Sekolah Musik YPM and after that continued with the violin education for a further two years. With over ten years of experience, the instructor at Annisa Aprilia Music Studio teaches students of all experience levels from beginner to advanced with a focus on diligence, technique, and a passion for music.

Brookside Suzuki Strings is a music instruction studio in Hillsboro specializing in violin and viola instruction. The instructor at the school serves as the president of the Oregon Suzuki Association and has over 15 years experience as well as a four-year degree and extensive training in the Suzuki method through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Students at the school receive weekly lessons as well as monthly group classes and participate in two formal recitals each year between September and June. The school accepts students ages three to 17 and lessons are offered in 20, 30, 45, and 60-minute lengths Monday through Saturday. The school also offers lessons with more flexible schedules over the summer so that student's skills stay sharp.

Happy Valley Arts Academy offers violin, viola, guitar, cello, harp, and voice instruction in a range of styles from classical to rock, jazz, country, and popular music. Students learn the fundamentals of technique, theory, and sight-reading of sheet music. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the learning process with their student, and students are invited to select music in the genre that appeals to them. Lessons begin at 30 minutes sessions held weekly and are available Monday through Saturday for students as young as three years of age through adult.

Jeremy Waterman is a violin and viola instructor in Portland providing instruction to students of all ages and levels of skill. The instructor offers one-on-one lessons by appointment and group lessons every second week, he has over ten years experience in violin instruction and has taught in Portland since 2009. Mr. Waterman earned a performance degree from Oberlin Conservatory and is trained in the Suzuki method as well as traditional European classical techniques.

Katie Jane Lubiens is a Portland-based violin teacher and Celtic fiddle expert who teaches students of all ages. Katie is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for music with her students while improving their overall technique. She offers online lessons, group lessons, and sheet music lessons. Katie has played over 400 concerts over the course of her career and currently makes music for the Katie Jane Band with her co-teacher, Adam Easley. Katie and Adam can teach a variety of genres to both beginners and pro-musicians.

Manselle's Music Shop offers musical instruments for sale and rental as well as lessons for violin, viola, cello, guitar, and trumpet. The business is family owned and operated and has been since 1978. The shop is proud to offer quality instruments and instruction in Milwaukie to customers and students of all ages and genres.

Music Man Studio is a family owned business that offers music instruction in Wilsonville. Instruction is available for violin, piano, cello, mandolin, flute, and saxophone as well as other instruments. Private lessons, semi-private lessons, and group lessons are taught by well-qualified, professional instructors. The studio offers discounts for students taking private lessons of more than 30 minutes per week, or those with multiple students enrolled. Classes are available Monday through Saturday and are billed monthly.

Sophie Enloe offers violin and fiddle instruction for students ages four and up in Portland. The instructor uses the Suzuki method that allows all students to master violin regardless of learning style or level of experience, and is registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. The instructor focuses on providing a warm and supportive learning environment while stressing the importance of practice and self-discipline and has been teaching violin in Portland for over ten years. Students can learn classical violin with Sophie Enloe, or learn other genres such as country or folk.

The Artist Violin Studio is a musical instruction studio in Greenwood specializing in violin and viola instruction. The studio offers lessons Monday through Friday though other schedules can be made available by appointment. The studio focuses on musical instruction and mastery as an art form and fosters the idea of self-discipline through developing a love of music and the instrument. The owner and instructor at the Artist Violin Studio is a tenured violinist for the Eugene Symphony and has over 25 years of teaching experience. Instruction is available for students ages four to adult.

The Music School offers private violin, viola, and cello lessons as well as voice lessons and instruction in several other instruments for students of all ages and all levels of experience. The school offers free consultations for students considering lessons and instructors specialize in teaching in the particular style that the students respond to best such as visual (eyes), aural (ears), or kinesthetic (touch). One satisfied student said, "I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience I've had with you over the past year. I have learned so much about music and myself. And most importantly I've had a lot of fun, which is what I believe music is all about."

The Portland Music Collective offers private music instruction in violin, viola, cello, and several other instruments to students of all ages. The collective offers a free consultation lesson with prospective new clients to help students discover which musical instrument is the best fit for them. The instructor for violin and viola has experience in the Suzuki method as well as having studied under Karen Ritscher at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. The instructor has also held the position of Principal Violinist of the Washington Idaho Symphony as well as having experience as a member of a musical group performing music from the Balkans in addition to classical and folk music. One student's parent said the instructor, "spent a long time talking with me about my daughter’s previous experiences and has worked very hard to make lessons engaging and not stressful for her. I especially appreciate her ability to sense my daughter’s moods and the way she tailors the lesson to keep it light on difficult days and challenging on better days.”