violin & viola individual lessons, chamber music lessons

From 116.17 € /h

I offer violin and viola lessons for students of all levels and ages.
Beginners are welcome!
I have developed my own teaching approach, based on years of practice with my Master teachers and my own research.
I focus on supporting and developing student’s individuality. I am open to meet specific expectations and needs.
I play the violin with my students to demonstrate and to inspire them. I also willingly perform together with pupils as well as accompany them during family performances. This makes playing even more enjoyable!

I offer group and chamber music lessons. That's the best way to learn how to communicate with others through the sounds of instruments. Students learn how to use music as a way to connect, follow the leader or to train mindful awareness. Playing together supports motivation to practice and improve skills.

I teach to improvise. I treat the instrument as a voice to be used freely.
I use improvisation as a language, wordless channel to create dialogue or express emotions. It builds student’s ability to play with trust.
It allows making music to become more personal.

Extra information

you need your own instrument, but I can help you to find the right one

Location

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At student's location :

Around Zurich, Switzerland

Around Herrliberg, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I am a Polish violinist, performing internationally soloist and chamber musician
MA of Chopin Music University, Warsaw, Poland
I am an experienced violin teacher, Warsaw, London, Rotterdam, Zürich
I am a visual and performance artist
studying in Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Zürich

Education

music
2012-2013 Codarts hogeschool voor de kunsten Rotterdam
2010-2011 Paderewski Music Academy Poznań
2006-2010 Frederic Chopin Warsaw Music University
Master of Art diploma with honors, Violin, pedagogic course

fine arts
from 2018 Zurcher Hochschule der Kunste, Art and Media
2016 -2018 Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, Sculpture

Experience / Qualifications

artistic experience
I am performing violinist, soloist and chamber musician
I have performed internationally Poland, Germany, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden
string quartet
2007-2017 First violinist of Esmus and Ester String Quartets
competitions
2015 Aurora Masterclasses Sweden
2011 XIV Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition Poznań Poland
2009 IV Tadeusz Wroński International Solo Violin Competition Warsaw Poland
2008 I Nuri Iicil International Competition Istanbul Turkey semi-finalist
2008 International String Quartet Competition Premio Paolo Borciani Reggio Emilia Italy
orchestra
2010-2015 Extra member of Sinfonia Varsovia Warsaw Poland
2015 Aurora Festival Orchestra Sweden, concertmaster

teaching experience
violin teacher
contemporary art teacher
since 2013 leading artistic workshops for children and youth
2014 Masterclasses Duo Technique for advanced young musicians as a part of the project EU Play European Unity through Music Warsaw Poland
2010-2013 Violin teacher at the Stanisław Moniuszko Primary Music School in Warsaw
2012-2013 The British School Warsaw
2013-2014 and the Hill House International Junior School London

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Polish

German

Skills

Violin

Music theory lessons

Children's music

Availability of a typical week

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New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Gabriela

5.0

(2)

I am educated and experienced music teacher coming from Czech Republic. I graduated Prague Conservatoire and I also attended in many international piano courses with well known pianist such as Eugen Indjic and others.

I have experiences with teaching children from very early age as well as teaching adults. I have my own way of teaching playing the piano small children with telling stories and playing games with piano which is very effective. I taught at international Montessori school in Prague in English, so I am experienced with this.

Feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to you.

Maria

5.0

(2)

Singing student at HEM Geneva and ZHdK Zürich with piano studies and Master of Education offers:

-Private lessons for beginners up to more advanced levels for music theory.

-Supporting lessons for students of the conservatory or the music school for music theory, analysis, harmony, sight reading, etc.

Young people and adults are welcome!

Feel free to contact me for more information.

See you soon!
Maria.

Letizia

5.0

(2)

I am Letizia, 26 years old and I play the clarinet!
I've been teaching children, teenagers, and adults for nine years. I'll be completing my Master's degree in Music Education (at the Zurich University of the Arts) in June 2022.
I enjoy making music with children and adults who know, know about, or are learning to play the clarinet!
I believe that music is very important for political development, to learn to listen to other people and to listen to them.

So letizia, she's 26 years old and she plays the clarinetto! A Giugno 2022 finished the degree in Pedagogia musicale presso at the Zurich University of the Arts, and he received the Master in Music Performance in 2020. Insegno clarinetto a bambini, ragazzi e adultsi dal 2013 in private school in Italy. It is also available for introducing children and adults to the world of musical instruments, including my instruments, which can also be used to introduce musical instruments or elements of clarinet technology and continue the proprio percorso di studi. So no convinta che la musica ci renda persone migliori: disposte all'ascolto, alla cooperazione e alla ricerca della bellezza.

I'm a 26-year-old clarinetist; I'm completing my Master's degree in Music Education in June at the Zurich University of the Arts, where I also studied for my Master's degree in Music Performance (2018-20).
I have been teaching music to children, teenagers and adults in Switzerland and Italy for 9 years.
I can offer lessons to children and adults who want to start making music or get closer to the instrument!
I think music makes people better listeners and collaborators, and I believe in the power of music and art to make the world a more beautiful place.

Dominika

5.0

(2)

Would you like to learn how to play piano? Or have you already started, but don't know how to proceed? You are in a good place! I am a passionate piano teacher and my goal is to prove that everybody can play and enjoy making music.

Main factors of my lessons are: individual approach, inspiring and positive atmosphere and full involvement in the process of development of my student. I believe the key to success is not “talent”, it’s rather the inspiring
influence of the teacher and his/her positive approach that allows the student to make mistakes and turn them into opportunities. Teaching piano is very special and important to me, because it allows me to share my biggest passion and the experience that I gained through many years of my education.

I started playing piano in the age of 6. I graduated from Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw (Poland) and also studied in Frost School of Music in Miami. I have been teaching in a music school as well as privately. Currently I teach in the International Swiss School in Wollishofen and Lakeside School Horgen.

Martyna

5.0

(2)

EN
Do you want to learn to play the violin? Maybe you already can but you would like to improve your skills and you need someone who will help you to make bigger and faster progress in that? I have nothing to say more than welcome because I'm here for you to help!
I will teach you how to improve your technical skills but also how to make your sound nicer. I will help you mentally to be a better performer and musician, that playing the violin will bring you joy, satisfaction, and confidence!
I have a few years of teaching experience (private lessons - in Poland and Switzerland).
Doesn't matter how old are you and what level of violin playing do you have. If you are interested to learn it - do it! If that makes you happy - continue!
If you want to develop your skills with a professional violin player I will be happy to help and I will be there for you!

I teach in English, German and Polish.

Additional information:
You need to have your own instrument.

DE
Do you want to learn to play the violin? Maybe you already could, but would like to improve your skills? Do you need someone to help you make faster and more progress? I don't have anything more to say than welcome, because I'm here to help!
I'll teach you how to improve your technical skills but also your sound. I will help you mentally become a better performer and musician so that playing the violin brings you joy, satisfaction and confidence!
I have several years of teaching experience (private lessons - in Poland and Switzerland).
It doesn't matter how old you are or what level your violin playing is. If you want to learn - do it! If it makes you happy - keep going!
If you would like to further develop your skills with a professional violinist, I am happy to help you and am here for you!

I teach in English, German and Polish.

Additional Information:
You have to have your own instrument.

Matheus

5.0

(2)

Bachelor degree in piano at UFRJ(Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro) / 15 years of experience
playing piano

I have been successful in helping students who have suffered from technical problems, tendonitis, and excessive tension when playing.

With me, you will prevent these types of problems from happening to you. I will teach you accordingly to the repertoire you want to play, solving technical problems in the music.

It's going to be a pleasure helping you. See you soon in our class!

Sofia

5.0

(2)

Do you want to learn to play the violin? Do you already know how to play and want to improve your skills? Are you preparing for exams or auditions and need support? or maybe are you just looking for a hobby?

I'm here for you and I can't wait to meet you! :)

Next to my concert activity, I have always taught violin to people of all ages. I've been pursuing this for years, and I really enjoy teaching it.
I love teaching and passing on my great passion to others. I will help you to be a better performer and musician. Play the violin will bring you joy, satisfaction and confidence!

If you want to know more about my professional experiences, or if you want to get to know me or if you want to take a first lesson, please contact me! :)

Would you like to learn to play the violin? Already know how to play and want to improve your skills? Are you preparing for exams and need support? or are you just looking for a hobby? I'm here for you and can't wait to get to know you! :) In addition to my concert activities, I have always taught the violin to people of all ages. I've been following this for years and I really enjoy teaching it. I love teaching and passing on my great passion to others. I will help you become a better performer and musician. Playing the violin will bring you joy, satisfaction and confidence! If you would like to learn more about my professional experiences or take a first lesson, please contact me! :)

Nuriya

5.0

(2)

About the lesson

I have enjoyed violin lessons from world-renowned professors such as Grigory Zhislin, Pavel Vernikov and Ilya Gringolts for the last 20 years. It is important to me to share my experiences with you. My lessons are completely adapted to your needs and your level. After the first assessment, we will define personal goals and a plan will be drawn up together. I focus on the basics of playing the violin (posture/bowing technique), but of course the joy of making music is in the foreground. Whether you are preparing for a competition, for an entrance exam, or you have had long plans to delve into the world of the violin - everyone is welcome! As a concert violinist, I find it important to be on stage and play for an audience. I organize a master class (we play for each other) and a concert up to twice a year where my students can demonstrate their knowledge to an audience. I teach in German, English and Russian.

Francesca

5.0

(2)

Would you like to learn viola, violin or piano? I am happy to support you with creativity and patience in the learning process. The most important thing for me is that the focus is on enjoying making music and developing at your own pace.
In the summer of 2022 I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Classical Music at the Basel Music Academy. After an internship at a special education school in Winterthur, I have been studying speech therapy in Zurich since 2023 and play the viola in orchestral projects, various chamber music formations and the violin in a band.
I look forward to welcoming you to my classes soon!

Vincent

5.0

(2)

Music theory lessons, for children (from 9 years old) and adults.

Passionate about music theory and music theory, I would be happy to share with you my enthusiasm for music theory, so unfairly devalued, due to the sometimes brutal methods with which it is taught.

In the program :
- reading notes (treble clefs, C clefs, F clefs)
- reading rhythms (quarter notes, eighth notes, double / triple / quadruple eighth notes, triplets and other dotted notes)
- dictation of notes (training your ear takes time, but when the exercises are "tailor-made" and progressive, you progress faster)
- dictation of rhythms

Do not hesitate to tell me the context of your request (competition preparation, repurposing of instruments, exams, etc.).

The course durations offered are deliberately short to encourage maximum concentration.

It will be essential to prepare the exercises offered between classes, to progress in a way that gives you satisfaction and nourishes your motivation.

Classes available in English as well.

Marcela

5.0

(2)

Looking for a passionate and professional piano teacher for your child or for yourself? My lessons are designed to bring out the joy of music and enhance creativity, while also gradually improving technique based on age and individual abilities.
As a dedicated and experienced professional teacher with a university degree, I take teaching seriously and am committed to providing effective lessons tailored to each student.
I offer different approaches to suit the individual needs and goals of every student. Playing an instrument should be a delightful experience and that's exactly what my lessons are all about!

PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Are you a parent eager to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of music? My lessons are designed to be playful and engaging. Using specially adapted piano books, including a method tailored for children as young as 4 years old, I'll guide your child through an exciting musical adventure, complete with stories, games and new songs to learn. We'll explore music through singing, movement, and rhythm, helping your child develop a deep and lasting love for music.

SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
The lessons are more than just learning songs. Children will explore a piano book filled with stories, characters, engaging music, and games. Depending on preferences we can dive into playing music with accompaniment recordings, which allows children to immerse themselves in a complete musical experience. Theory learning is included.

TEENAGERS
Are you looking for a piano teacher who will encourage and support your teenager's passion for music? Thanks to a hybrid method book for older beginners that contains pedagogically and age appropriate piano pieces, technical exercises, and supplementary activities, students are able to play hands together from the very first day, unlikely to traditional methods. In case of a former experience in playing the piano, I build on their existing knowledge and continue to expand their skills and creativity. I am also open to student's suggestions, I believe that playing a piece they enjoy is effective in keeping them motivated.

ADULTS
It's never too late to pick up a new skill. As an adult, you have unique advantages over children when it comes to learning music. You have greater focus, a better grasp of music theory, and a strong motivation to succeed.
We'll follow a hybrid method book for older beginners that contains pedagogically appropriate piano pieces, technical exercises, and supplementary activities, and allows you, unlikely to traditional methods, to play hands together from the very first day.
Do you have a favorite song that you've always wanted to play but thought it was too difficult? There are plenty of classical and popular melodies that have been arranged for beginners, so you can start playing them right after grasping the basics of piano playing.

Toby

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I am a professional violin and viola teacher based in Zurich, teaching in person at students' location or online, in English, German or Russian.

(Reviews below)

As well as instrumental teaching and ensemble coaching of at all levels over the last 12 years, I’ve led numerous professional workshops, including ‘Music First’ and ‘Music Masters’ workshops in London and was an assistant on the Primary Arpeggione viola course and at the Springgrove music competition. As a member of the European String Teachers’ Association, I participated in their conferences across Europe.

I have prepared students for music exams at all levels, working with them on music theory, aural and sight reading skills, and regularly accompany students on the piano.

As a performing musician, I perform internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, recently including at the Victoria Hall in Geneva, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and Philharmonie in Berlin. I’m a Tillett Trust and Villa Musica artist, winner of the Małopolska competition, Barbirolli Prize at the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and Len Lickorish Memorial Prize at the Royal Overseas League International Strings Competition.

I hold a masters degree with first class honours from the class of Tabea Zimmermann at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, and Bachelors with the same distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London.

* Reviews *

Stephanie W.
Toby is an outstanding instructor and works with children very naturally. My 11 year old son has been taking lessons with Toby for over two months and is eager for each lesson. Toby is extremely talented, but beyond that, he engages my son deeply with the music itself, fundamental techniques, music theory, and even the interpretation of the music. Toby is kind, encouraging, and works with students at a level that is appropriate. He has allowed my son to chose music that if fun and interesting to practice, even though the pieces are challenging. In fact, I often sit in to listen to the lessons, as they are so good. My son has had a couple of lessons with Toby while company has been over, and everyone has commented on how amazing Toby is as an instructor. I can not recommend Toby enough and hope to continue lessons with him for a long time.

Pamela B.
Toby is really a great teacher who teaches the pieces well and brings out more of the feeling in the playing. We particularly liked that. Good technique is one thing, but feeling the music is such an important element in music and learning a piece of music. He also teaches theory very well!

Tatyana M.
Toby is a fantastic teacher. He is very reliable as he is consistently organised and punctual. I constantly see progress in my child’s music skills because every lesson Toby delivers is effective and well-structured. I highly recommend him to all who wish to learn or improve on their music skills.

Shaun W.
Knowledgeable and frank, Toby was able to provide me with crucial information quickly and efficiently.

Hanna S.
Toby can explain things very well and understandably, is patient and friendly and easily adapts to the student's level.

Jacques R.
Toby is an excellent tutor with top teaching skills..he teaches music theory in a way my 12 year old son understands the lesson easily; Toby is very attentive

Mariia

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Dear violinists,
My name is Maria and the violin has been my personal companion in life for 17 years. In addition to performing and studying, I am passionate about teaching.
I have completed my bachelor's degree and am currently studying for a pedagogy master in Lucerne, which is why I teach in two cities.
I already have experience and have been teaching since 2020.
I offer violin lessons for children and adults (beginners and advanced) in the canton of Zurich and Lucerne. By arrangement, I can teach at your home or online.
I look forward to your interest :)

Flavio

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🎻🎹 Hello, I’m Flavio!
Would you like to start learning the violin or piano? Are you returning to music after a break, or simply looking for a new musical hobby, for yourself or your child? I’d be happy to accompany you on this journey :)

I’m a violinist trained at the Conservatorio “Luca Marenzio” in Brescia, where I completed a traditional 10-year diploma in violin performance in 2016. I gained extensive experience as a concert musician, playing as first violin in distinguished orchestras and baroque ensembles.

Alongside the violin, I also teach piano. I studied piano as a complementary instrument during my conservatory studies and have continued to cultivate it for many years, focusing mainly on Russian late-Romantic repertoire.

In my teaching, I place strong emphasis on solid fundamentals and the development of musical curiosity from the very first lessons. I am happy to teach both children and adults of any level, adapting each lesson to the student’s pace, personality, and goals. If you’d like to get started, want to know more, or would like to arrange a lesson, feel free to send me a message, I’d be very happy to hear from you! :)

Kalliopi

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(2)

I'm a violinist and music educator with 6+ years of teaching experience. I aim to help you build healthy relationship with the learning objective, while aiming to experience your abilities and enjoying your time. Certified with Bachelor's, Master's and Conservatory diplomas, but most importantly, from my students smiles. Let's enjoy music and musical instruments!