Veritas StringsViolin lessons for ages 5 to 15.
Violin lessons at home, with the reasons explained
One teacher, one student, and a reason behind every exercise.
- Ages5 to 15
- LevelsBeginner to advanced
- WhereYour home, or online
- FormatOne-to-one with Faith
What beginners learn
Beginners start with the basics: posture, how to hold the violin and the bow, reading notes, rhythm and ear training.
Each piece is paired with a theory worksheet, so the notes on the page connect to what the hands are doing.
What older and advanced students work on
Students who already play, including those switching from another teacher, pick up where they are. Later work includes:
- vibrato and shifting
- bowing styles
- theory
- NYSSMA preparation
- school orchestra auditions
- solos and études
How a lesson goes
I start where your child is, whether that's their first look at a violin or a piece they've played for months.
Then I explain the why behind what they're playing, so practice at home makes sense.
They leave with one clear thing to practice before next time.
I've played violin since fourth grade. I was principal violinist in my school and district orchestras, and played in NY All-State (2019), the Stony Brook Young Artist Program and youth orchestras.
Homeschool families can ask about daytime lessons and a short written progress note. See how lessons fit a homeschool week.
What if my child already has a teacher?
Students who are switching from another teacher are welcome. The first lesson includes an evaluation, so I hear where your child is before we plan anything.
Can lessons be online?
Yes. Lessons happen in your home or online, and you can switch between the two.
Which towns do you teach in?
Levittown, Seaford, Williston Park and Franklin Square. Ask about Massapequa and Bethpage. Online lessons can reach anywhere.
How do we begin?
With a 30-minute first lesson in your home, $40. It includes an evaluation, and we talk through pricing there or on a call.