Frequently Asked Questions

Selecting Singapore Violin Lessons

1) What is better? Joining a music school or hiring a private violin teacher?

It really depends on your requirements. If you have a busy schedule and prefers more personal coaching, a private violin teacher is better as you get full attention and the lessons can be customized to your requirements.

2) How much does do the violin lessons cost?

The average cost per hour is S$60, however it really depends on the experience of the teacher and your level of expertise. We will be glad to discuss about this in detail.

3) What is "Singapore Violin Lessons" role?

Singapore Violin Lessons acts as a middle person to help you find a suitable violin teacher in your location. As different violin teachers live in different areas, they have preferences about where to teach. This could also mean you having to call at least 5 different violin teachers before finding one that lives near you.

As we work with a pool of teachers, we know how to match you with and coordinate it easily and smoothly. This means that you get your violin lessons with a phone call.

4) Are your violin teachers certified?

Yes, they are all certified to teach effectively. We have interviewed them and hired them based on recommendations.

5) What is the background of your teachers?

They all have graduated with a music degree or masters. They have also many years of experience in teaching violin. Some of them specialize in teaching children or adults and depending on your background, we would recommend different teachers.

Can My Child Learn Violin Lessons?

1) Who can learn to play the violin?

Anyone above 4 years old can play the violin. Through practice, the skills can be picked up.

2) When a kid plays the violin, do they have to change the violin?

Yes, as they grow in size, the length of their arms and legs change. Therefore, the size of the violin would need to be changed too. The violin teacher would monitor this and recommend.

3) What consists of the starter kit for the violin lesson?

A violin, simple musical scores and an introduction to reading the musical notes (if the student has no background in music).

4) Any detrimental effects of playing the violin?

The violin teacher would always check for good posture and techniques, minimizing painful side effects. A slight discomfort at the neck area might incur.

Additional Concerns

1) What if I prefer a female Violin Teacher?

If you prefer a specific gender or grade level of expertise or any special request, it would be good to send a request so that we can arrange to suit your requirements as close as possible. We are here to provide the best learning experience and no issue in organizing it.

2) Must I purchase my own violin?

A purchase of your own violin is highly recommended as you need it to practice after class to perfect your violin skills. Speak with your violin teacher and they would be more than happy to recommend an appropriate violin for your usage.

4) What if I want to only try and see if I like playing the violin long term?

You can try the lessons for the first few months. Then decide if you want to pursue playing the violin long term.

Learning The Violin

1) I have no musical background. Can I master the violin?

Yes, no musical experience is required. The violin is one of the tougher instruments, however once mastered, gives a deep sense of satisfaction.

The ability to play the violin hugely depends on your musical background and no. of hours commited to practice. Do not impose too high requirements on yourself as learning a musical instrument is an achievement already.

2) How quickly can I master the violin?

There is no fixed timeline for this. It really depends on individual's ability to master it. It could range from 4 months to 1 year.

Application and Payment

1) I am interested to apply for violin lessons. How do I do it?

You can call stacy at 8168 8251.