Violin Lessons

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The violin is the most beautiful of all musical instruments. What a wonderful decision you have made to take up the violin and do it the right way with violin lessons! Whether you choose online violin lessons or private music lessons in person, and whether you are looking for kid’s violin lessons or adult violin lessons, Jennifer will take you through the critical steps to set up a virtuosic technique, and she will share with you tips, tricks, and insights so you can have a deep experience of violin music.

Violin Lessons FAQs

It’s a big range! Some of the old Italian instruments are worth millions. They are usually owned by foundations and loaned out to great players (who try not to lose them).

A professional violin may cost between $5000 and $80,000 but you can find great deals sometimes.

A beginner violin student can make beautiful music with a far less expensive instrument. Normally, student instruments cost between $200 and $500, and you can also rent one for as little as $150 for a whole year!

If you really want to own your own instrument but you want to spend less than that, there are deals to be found. One of our students got a fine beginner instrument on Kijiji for $80, including bow and case. Just make sure your involve us so we can make sure that you are getting a good instrument.

A good way to measure to make sure the violin you buy or rent is the right size for you is to put it on your neck as if you were going to play it and see how far it extends down your arm. If you can wrap your fingers around the scroll of the violin while your arm is straight then it is right for you. It’s better to have a violin that is a bit small than too big!

You can rent a good instrument at first, or rent to own, or you can often find great deals on second hand instruments on Kijiji, eBay, etc., but let us help you before you buy so you know that you are getting a good instrument. 

Once you have found your violin we recommend a shoulder rest that fits it.
 
Also, you will need an adjustable music stand, the center of your practice space. 
 
You will definitely need a metronome and a tuner and you have many free apps to choose from. You can use  a battery-operated metronome and tuner (Korg combines both in one little tool), and you can even use an old wind-up metronome if you like. 
 
And finally, you will need a music dictation book for you or your teacher to write in to guide your practicing each day. 
$30 for very young beginners for thirty minute lessons, $45 for 45 minute lessons for older beginners, $60 for one-hour lessons or $90 for 90 minute lessons for more advanced students

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Testimonials from our Violin Students

Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to impart your knowledge and encouragement for our children. We appreciate all that you do for us! With heartfelt gratitude,
C.T.Mom of violin students
Dear Jennifer, thank you so much for your kindness and patience in teaching C. We were sure lucky to have met you and Ken. You have both enriched our family.
L.M and C.M.Mom of violin student
Dear Jennifer, I wanted to thank you for all of the help you gave me this past summer as I prepared for fiddle camp. I truly appreciated your time and commitment to helping me. I also wanted to share with you how much of an inspiration you are to me. Years ago as your student I knew you were a very talented violinist and a great teacher. Since moving back to the city I have come to understand just how talented you really are. It is a treat to hear you perform and an honour to have had you as a violin teacher. Thank you for all that you have taught me and inspired me to become.
H.T.Violin Student
Jennifer, thank you so very much for your patience and wisdom as my teacher this year. You have made me feel hopeful when I felt hopeless and re-energized me when I wondered if the effort would make my playing any better. Thank you!
L.BViolin student
Jennifer, thank you for all the years of teaching that you gave me! Thank you for your patience, your instruction, and your understanding.
D.GViolin student
I feel so fortunate to have Jennifer as my violin instructor! I have been taking music lessons from her for the last 4 years and she's definitely the best music teacher that I've ever had. She's very patient, encouraging, and has taught me so much about playing, practicing, and music theory. As well, she's an incredible violinist and I can't believe sometimes that she's actually my violin teacher.
T. J.Violin student
Dear Jennifer, you are a great music teacher! Happy! Good! Great! Awesome! Best!
A.M. (age 7)Violin Student
Thank you so much for these past few months teaching Evan (age 5) violin. It has been a wonderful opportunity for him and a wonderful experience for me to watch him learn and be so excited about the music he creates. You are a great teacher for him and I thank you for it. Thanks again for helping Evan discover the joy of music. (Evan was with me from age 5 to age 16)
T.R.Mom of violin student
Thank you so much for helping me through this year. You are an amazing teacher and I am so lucky to be your student. Perhaps some day I can hear a little bit of the magic that you weave when I hear you play in my own music. Hopefully; even just a little bit would be my wish.
L.B.Violin student
Thanks for your patience, support, and encouragement!
B.BViolin student
Thank you for inspiring me to love the violin again!
M.BViolin Student
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for letting me take lessons from you. I have learned so many new songs from you. Thank you!
A.M. (age 7)Violin student
Jennifer, Thanks so much for a great season of lessons! I’ve enjoyed them immensely. You’re a superb teacher! Always so encouraging and subtly pushing me forward. Picking up the violin again 30 years later is something I surely don’t regret, and I can honestly say that it’s been much more enjoyable and rewarding this time around. It’s been neat to see how this is something that my mom and I can share together as well. So, thanks again. See you in September!
P.G.Violin student
Jennifer, Thank you so much for being my violin teacher. I’ve always appreciated you teaching me the violin for 4 years. Have an amazingly great summer. P.S. You have given me the best experience to love music and violin. See you next year!
C.A.B. (age 9)Violin student
Hello Jennifer! Do you still remember me? I’m A.Z., your violin student. I just bought a new violin, I’m already using half size! Wish you happy every day. P.S. I miss you and thank you.
A.Z. (age 7, moved to Toronto)Violin student
"Thank you all so much for the lovely evening!! It was absolutely fantastic! My mom will be talking about it for months!!"
K.D.Event participant

Jennifer Bustin performing Ave Maria. Arranged by Charles Gounod, written by J.S. Bach and accompanied by Ken Read.

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