Hello, Guest! The violin is the highest-pitched member of the orchestral string family and is found in nearly every musical genre. The earliest violins date from the mid-sixteenth century and are descendants of the Renaissance viol da gamba family of stringed instruments. Unlike piano and wind instruments, violins are available in incremental sizes, enabling small children to play an appropriately-sized instrument. Student-size violins range from 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 size reproductions of full-sized instruments. Violins are sometimes referred to as "fiddles," the difference between the two being the type of music played - not the type of instrument used. Fiddles and violins are the same instrument!
Unlike piano, in which pitch and tone quality are determined solely by the instrument itself, the violin requires a great amount of skill and training to achieve an in-tune, pleasant sound. Violinists use their left hand to hold the instrument and change pitch while manipulating a bow with the right hand to produce sound. The dexterity required to become a proficient violinist makes this a very challenging instrument! Our violin instructors at Pellegrino Fine Arts Academy are highly-qualified professionals adept at teaching students of all ages and ability levels - beginner through advanced.
What are the benefits of violin lessons?
- One-on-one, individualized instruction tailored to meet your specific needs
- Our instructors teach proper hand position, bowing technique, posture, and correct bad habits that may impede a student's progress
- Students are introduced to violin literature (solos, etudes, and violin methods) written by foremost composers for that instrument
- Our instructors can recommend the proper size and appropriate-level violin to match a student's age, size, and ability level
Pellegrino Fine Arts Academy violin lessons cost $112.00 per month. For your $112.00, you receive four lessons: one per week, each 30 minutes in length. In months with five weeks, we do charge for the fifth week of lessons, bringing your tuition to $140.00 for a five-week month. There is a one-time registration fee of $30.00 for all new students, with a discounted registration fee of $20.00 for each additional family member.
With our program, you are under no obligation to enroll for any "set" period of time - you can begin lessons whenever you like and can discontinue at any time. Payment is through our automated billing system and is charged to your choice of credit or debit card on the first of each month for the month in advance.
For further information or to enroll, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 330-498-8400. We look forward to hearing from you!
Available Instructors:
Barb Hutson
Erika Burns