VIOLIN LESSONS in Palo Alto
Opus 1 Music Studio offers violin lessons for students ages 5 to adult at our Palo Alto Studio. Whether your child is a complete beginner or preparing for ABRSM or Certificate of Merit exams, our experienced violin teachers create personalized lesson plans to match each student’s goals and learning styles.
About the Violin Program:
Private one-on-one lessons (30, 45, or 60 minutes) provide the most attentive learning experience and is tailored to each student’s individual needs and skill level, whether they are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced violin student.
We offer three (3) recital opportunities per year and additional performance opportunities, at no additional cost.
Our teachers place an emphasis on music theory, sight-reading, and ear training, alongside technique.
We have several professional teachers to choose from, with different styles, techniques, and experience (e.g. Suzuki, etc.)
What You’ll Learn:
Proper violin positioning and technique
Music reading and sight-reading skills
Music theory fundamentals
Performance preparation and stage confidence
Exam preparation (ABRSM, Certificate of Merit) if desired
Recommended Lesson Durations:
30 min trial: $25 (Children ages 5-7 ONLY)
45 min trial: $35
60 min trial: $45
For beginner students ages 7 - 11, we also have the option of starting with the group class My First Violin.
Related Lessons:
Looking for another instrument? We also offer private lessons for the following instruments at our Palo Alto campus:
How does it work?
Click “Book a Violin Trial”
Pick a teacher, time, and location that is convenient for you
Create an account to book the time slot selected
Enjoy your trial lesson!
Sign up to become a member and secure a time with your teacher for weekly lessons
What will I need?
We provide instruments for initial trial lessons. Students taking regular lessons will need to have their own instrument at home to practice on.
Students are required to purchase music books and music accessories for their weekly lessons. If you have your own music books, please bring them to your trial lesson.
Nearby areas:
Our Palo Alto Studio on El Camino Real is easily accessible from Menlo Park (5 min drive), Atherton (8 min drive), East Palo Alto (5 min drive), and Stanford University campus (10 min drive).