Lessons

How sessions run

Each lesson opens with a short warm-up chosen for your current piece, then moves into the technical bottleneck that is blocking tone or intonation. We close with a practice assignment you can finish in three to five short home sessions—not an endless list.

Adult beginners start with open-string bow control, left-hand placement without grip tension, and simple melodies that teach reading without rushing. Returning players often need bow-arm rehabilitation and a honest reset of vibrato habits before diving into romantic repertoire.

Viola and cello coaching follows the same spine with instrument-specific adjustments: C-string resonance and alto clef fluency for viola; sit bones, endpin height, and weight transfer for cello. Mixed-instrument households can book consecutive slots when the timetable allows.

What to bring

• Your instrument, shoulder rest or cello endpin stopper, and a spare set of strings if you have them.
• Any scores you already own; we can suggest editions before you purchase new books.
• A short note of your weekly practice window so assignments match real life.
• Comfortable clothing you can raise an arm in for a full hour.

We do not sell instruments on site. If you need a student violin or cello, ask when you book—we keep a short list of local shops that handle setup and rental paperwork sensibly.