For a child looking to engage with music, the violin is a wonderful instrument. Not only is the violin small enough that young hands can reach scales and intervals – and small enough that he or she can carry the instrument to and from school without difficulty – but it is capable of producing memorable melodies and dramatic expression.
Violin Lessons Benefit Children In Many Ways
Violin lessons can do a great deal for a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence. Getting new phrases into the fingers can provide a sense of delight and discovery, and seeing the daily practice yield measurable results reinforces the notion that time spent on a skill yields prowess.
And while we may think of the violin as first and foremost a classical instrument, well-suited for orchestral and chamber music, the violin is remarkably versatile. Look no further than the jazz violin of Jean-Luc Ponty, the hard-rock electric violin of Joe Deninzon, the country fiddle work of Mark O’Connor, or the bluegrass playing of Tammy Rogers to hear some of the diverse, eclectic sounds that the modern violin can produce.
Cincinnati Has A Diverse Musical Community
We are fortunate to find ourselves in an area that supports classical music. Not only do we have the remarkable Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra here in town, but also a healthy span of regional orchestras, college music programs, and youth orchestras. Students enjoying Cincinnati violin lessons can find a number of outlets where they can make use of their musical expression.
Cincinnati schools, both public and private, have terrific orchestra programs. The camaraderie of playing the violin alongside friends can provide inspiration during those early years on the instrument, and can create lasting memories. The assistance of private lessons makes those large-group sessions more rewarding and satisfying, as the detail work of the private tutor leads to personal achievement and deeper enjoyment.
Terrific Violin Instructors For Private Lessons
We have world-class violin instructors whose love for the instrument is contagious:
Jim Braid
Peter Gorak
Sarah Gorak
Tze Yean Lim
Please give Toedtman School of Music a call at 513.772.7900 to learn more about violin lessons in Cincinnati. Our school is located near the intersection of Reading Road and E. Kemper Road, near Sharon Woods.