Violin Lessons

The two most common methods of teaching violin are Suzuki and Conservatory/Old European Method. The Suzuki violin method is how we start most of our students, particularly our youngest ones.

They learn many concepts by ear first and play a song within the first few lessons. The violin is harder to learn than piano (on the piano if you hit a key, even if it is the wrong key the tone is still correct – on the violin you have to learn exactly where to place your finger and bow on the string to make the tone).

Being able to play a song as quickly as possible keeps the student motivated.
We also introduce the Conservatory/European method system to all students, which stresses the ability to read music. In later years, all violin students use only this method.
Violin students can also study fiddling which is just a style of playing

Our teachers make it a priority to get to know you on a personal level and to become familiar with your personal musical needs and goals. We do not treat every student the same in terms of what and how we teach.

A 7 year old having their first guitar lesson will have very different needs than a 57 year old taking up piano for the second time after having had lessons as a child.

The main reason to choose The Music Stand as your music lesson provider, is that we are sensitive to the fact that every student is an individual.

If you enroll here for music lessons, we will work with you to make a plan that will fit your needs and musical preferences. During your first lesson your teacher will ask you about your favourite type of music and set goals to help accomplish whatever aspirations you have for yourself or your child.

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.