The violin has the well-deserved reputation of being a difficult instrument to learn. No one is more aware of the need for precise, methodical instruction and disciplined practice than the Founder and Director of Music House who was herself a professional violinist and violin teacher for twenty-five years.

However, if we take a step back and contemplate not only the complexities of violin pedagogy, but the complexity of the individual learner as well, a number of questions arise. What are the musical interests, needs and readiness of this person now? What will sustain his interest and provide musical nourishment as he progresses through the long process of acquiring skill? What role will the violin ultimately be likely to play in his life? What will he take from his experience of learning how to play the violin?

At Music House as in traditional lessons, violin playing skills are learned step by step. However, learning the violin at Music House differs in the following essential ways: 

1.  You will also have experiences on the piano, guitar and recorder that will develop your ear, give you knowledge of basic music theory, and thus inform your violin playing.

2.  You will be encouraged to explore sounds on the violin and find tunes by ear as well as reading notes.

3.  Listening to recorded violin music and learning about composers and the different genres of violin playing will be part of your experience.

The Music House approach will not only help you develop as a violinist, but as a whole musician.