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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sam beilby
Sam Beilby has loved music from the day he first touched a fiddle at the age of 3. He drew inspiration from family who lived on the east coast, and from there pursued his love of jigs, reels, and other traditional fiddle music. He took over 8 years of private lessons from the acclaimed Canadian fiddler Shane Guse. With that base of music, he busked his way through his first year of college, played trumpet in the Breslau Community Band, and sang in the Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir. Over time, he also taught himself piano, bass guitar, saxophone, and many other instruments - piano forefront among these until he became almost as proficient on the keys as on the fiddle. When he's not making music, Sam spends his time building Lego and enjoying the great outdoors. Sam is a graduate of Fanshawe College's Music Industry Arts program, and is excited to share his love of creating music with other aspiring musicians. At School of Music Arts, Sam teaches Piano Lessons and violin lessons.
liz linden
Liz has been involved in music her entire life. She started playing piano at age 3 and violin, viola and voice at age 8. She has been teaching music for over 15 years and works with children and adults of all ages and stages. She holds a bachelor's degree in drama in education from the University of Windsor with a minor in music education. She has been involved with numerous choirs and orchestras including the Windsor symphonic orchestra as principal violist, and performed in numerous musical theatre productions including Sweeney Todd and Little Shop of Horrors. At School of Music Arts, Liz teaches Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons, Violin Lessons and Viola Lessons. When Liz isn't teaching, she loves relaxing with her dogs reading romance novels with a big cup of tea.
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 $26.00 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.