VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS
VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS
Ages 5 & Up
Violin & Viola Lessons at New Haven Academy of Performing Arts are designed for students from 5 years old to adults. Young beginners (5 to 6) are evaluated for readiness. Our string teachers will be able to teach in variety of teaching methods, from Suzuki to other traditional string methods that will be customized to your individual musical goals. Although they are normally associated with classical and folk music, our teachers can teach every genre from pop to jazz and even some fiddle! Our students spend time each week working on technical skills to improve their sound quality and intonation, but also have their favorite songs incorporated into the lessons so they finish with their favorite piece. Our violin teachers, through their care and expertise, will certainly nurture any student’s love of the violin.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT will i or my child learn in a Violin/Viola lesson?
We will provide our first time violin students with an instrument and all the necessary materials during the first class. Since student violins are quite affordable and portable, we highly recommend to our students to bring their own violin on their second class should they choose to enroll in the Academy after the Introductory Class.
Our violin/viola students begin by learning the parts of the instrument and how to properly hold their instrument. It often takes several classes to achieve the necessary comfort level of holding the instrument, developing strength of the fingers and hands to producing musical sound.
We give numerous opportunities for our violin/viola students to perform throughout the year
Many of our events have become a yearly beloved tradition, such as Halloween Cabaret, The NHAOPA Christmas Spectacular, Valentines Cabaret and the end of school year Showcase. Performing in these and other shows is optional, where students make a personal decision with their teachers and parents as to which shows they wish and are ready to participate in. Our events are very organized, and they are a lot of fun.
Our violin/viola students begin by learning the parts of the instrument and how to properly hold their instrument. It often takes several classes to achieve the necessary comfort level of holding the instrument, developing strength of the fingers and hands to producing musical sound.
We give numerous opportunities for our violin/viola students to perform throughout the year
Many of our events have become a yearly beloved tradition, such as Halloween Cabaret, The NHAOPA Christmas Spectacular, Valentines Cabaret and the end of school year Showcase. Performing in these and other shows is optional, where students make a personal decision with their teachers and parents as to which shows they wish and are ready to participate in. Our events are very organized, and they are a lot of fun.
WHAT STYLES OF MUSIC DO YOU TEACH?
We teach all styles from rock, pop, jazz, country, blues and classical.
ARE YOUR INSTRUCTORS QUALIFIED?
Our teachers have received their education from prestigious institutions such as New York University, Indiana University, Berklee College of Music, Oxford University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of North Texas, South Carolina Governors School for the Arts, the Atlanta Guitar Institute, Columbia College and the University of South Carolina. Many of our instructors have gone on performance tours of the US and Europe and have over 25 years of professional performance and teaching experience. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and strive to get to know each student and their parent on a personal level.
HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH LESSONS?
It's easy to join our musical family! Either Call us at 475-238-8119 or follow the instructions below and one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will answer any questions you may have.
HOURS
Lessons are available:
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lessons are available:
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
