First 3 Lessons Just $49.00
We teach music lessons on piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, viola, cello, drums,
clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba & recorder.
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clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba & recorder.
Click the Register Now link to take advantage of this great new student offer
or click the Contact Us link or call 519-204-9222 for more information!
Violin Lessons (Ages 5+)
Violin lessons are currently available with the teacher(s) listed below and are open to all ages 5 and above. Students must have access to their own violin for practice at home. Violin rosin and a method book will also be required, and we advise that you wait until your first lesson before purchasing a book so that the teacher can assess and recommend appropriately, which book to purchase. All of the above instruments & supplies as well as additional supplies that may be useful for violin lessons are available for purchase and/or rent from School of Music Arts. Please refer to our Rentals page for further details on instrument rentals.
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daniel bell

Daniel has been involved in music education for more than 30 years. He is a lifelong musician who plays piano, violin, viola and clarinet. Daniel is a retired elementary school teacher who spent the second half of his career teaching music to children from age 5 up to age 14 at the Thames Valley District School Board. He is well-versed in various methods of music education from Kodaly to Suzuki to Orff. He is very creative in his teaching approach and believes that finding the right method for each child is vital in creating a love for and connection with music.
Currently, Daniel is conductor of the London Promenade Orchestra, leader of London's only Klezmer band, and clarinetist in the New Horizons Band at Western University. He is originally from Toronto where he studied piano and violin privately at the Royal Conservatory of Music. In the past he has sung with the Fanshawe Symphonic Chorus. At SMArts, Daniel is teaching Piano Lessons, Recorder Lessons, violin lessons and Viola Lessons and he is looking forward to meeting new students.
Currently, Daniel is conductor of the London Promenade Orchestra, leader of London's only Klezmer band, and clarinetist in the New Horizons Band at Western University. He is originally from Toronto where he studied piano and violin privately at the Royal Conservatory of Music. In the past he has sung with the Fanshawe Symphonic Chorus. At SMArts, Daniel is teaching Piano Lessons, Recorder Lessons, violin lessons and Viola Lessons and he is looking forward to meeting new students.
daniel motta

Katarina has been teaching piano for 3 years and received her bachelor of music at Western University. She has taken examinations through the RCM with honours and is currently registered as a teacher through the RCM as well. She's currently preparing for teachers college, where she hopes to further improve her skills as an educator and become certified through the Ontario College of Teachers.
Katarina has also recently delved into the world of music production where she has discovered a new passion and hopes to incorporate some theory and composition into the lessons to keep her students engaged as well as broadening their skills. That being said, she's always been an advocate for focusing on the students needs whether it be classical, pop, jazz, theory, or production. Her goal is to enhance the abilities that her students possess and do so with confidence. Katarina teaches Piano Lessons, Ukulele Lessons and beginner/intermediate violin lessons.
Katarina has also recently delved into the world of music production where she has discovered a new passion and hopes to incorporate some theory and composition into the lessons to keep her students engaged as well as broadening their skills. That being said, she's always been an advocate for focusing on the students needs whether it be classical, pop, jazz, theory, or production. Her goal is to enhance the abilities that her students possess and do so with confidence. Katarina teaches Piano Lessons, Ukulele Lessons and beginner/intermediate violin lessons.
april morris

April Morris is a violinist and musicologist originally from Deep River, Ontario. Born into a family of classical musicians, April began playing at age 7, studying initially with her father Peter Morris and later with Elaine Klimasko of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) in Ottawa. She holds a Bachelor of Music (2013) from the University of Ottawa, where she studied violin with David Thies-Thompson, also of NACO. In 2021, she completed a PhD in Musicology from Western University, studying the involvement of U.S. composers in Vietnam War protest. She also earned a Master of Arts degree in Musicology from Western in 2015. April particularly enjoys orchestral playing and often performs with ensembles in the London area and in the Ottawa Valley. April teaches violin, string ensemble, and musical arts at the Deep River Summermusic day camp for young musicians aged 3 to 18, where she has been on faculty since 2008. At SMArts she teaches violin lessons.
What Are Your Rates?
We've learned that every music teacher is different, and each has different skills. Some have Masters degrees, while others are still students themselves. For this reason, we've given the teachers the ability to set their own rates when they are hired based on their skills. The rate for violin lessons start at $25.00 for a 30 minute lesson.
Is 30 Minutes Enough?
For beginners the answer is definitely yes. When you are first learning, you're getting a lot of new, and in some cases, confusing information given to you. The amount of information given in one 30 minute lesson will give you a lot to work on as you practice throughout the week. Practicing is absolutely essential to learning music. As you get to more advanced skills, more time may be necessary if and when your teacher recommends it.
How Long Will It Take To Learn?
We get asked this question a lot. There is no specific date, or number of lessons. It depends on a few things including how often students practice. Although the songs may be very simple, we know we can have students playing at least one short song within 30 days. If you are hoping to play Mozart, it will take more time. But anyone can do it if they want it enough or work hard enough.
What Else Do I Need To Play?
There are additional supplies that may be needed throughout the course of your study, such as strings, tuners and shoulder rests. Also, as you progress, you will need new, more advanced method books so that you can continue to learn new songs and new techniques. We stock the basics to make sure every student has what they need to play, but other items can be specially ordered for you if needed or desired. For more information on product availability, please ask our administrative staff.