The lesson studio · at the shop on Kilauea Ave
Violin Lessons in Hilo
Violin rewards good habits early, which is exactly why a teacher matters so much on this instrument. Posture, bow hold, and intonation are hard to learn from videos and easy to learn from a patient person sitting across from you.
Our teachers work with all ages: young students starting their first instrument, teens playing in school ensembles, and adults who have always wanted to try. Lessons are one on one at the shop, paced to the student, and built around music the student cares about, classical or otherwise.
What you'll learn
On the violin setlist
Every teacher runs their own room and every student is different, so your lessons are built around you. This is the kind of ground you can expect to cover along the way.
Violin · lesson setlist
- Posture, bow hold and setupThe habits everything else stands on
- Open strings and first notesGetting a clear, confident tone
- Reading musicNotation, rhythm and key signatures
- Scales and intonationTraining your ear along with your hands
- Repertoire you loveClassical pieces, fiddle tunes and more
Set order varies by teacher and student. Requests welcome.
Ready when you are
Your first violin lesson is one inquiry away.
Tell us who is learning and we will match you with a local teacher at the shop. Or just call, we are happy to talk story.
And whatever you need for practice at home, the shop floor is right outside the lesson room door.