Violin Teachers

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Julie Bueche's School of Music
Russellville, AR
(479) 567-0300
musicbyjulie@yahoo.com
facebook.com/Julie-Bueches-School-of-Music-544456125724708

Teaches: Violin, Piano

Enjoy learning violin and piano in a friendly and encouraging environment. Give yourself or someone you love the gift of music!

Conway, AR
(501) 514-4735
trawickt@gmail.com

Teaches: Fiddle, Classical Violin, Mandolin, Guitar

Interested in learning to play fiddle? Tim Trawick, a third generation old time fiddle player has helped many students learn old time, bluegrass, cajun, western swing, and contest style fiddle. Trawick prides himself in promoting classical posture and technique in order to get a great sound and has helped students prepare for classical music auditions. A prize winning guitar accompanist, Trawick also teaches swing style guitar using jazz chords and music theory. Mandolin instruction also provided. 

Chenal Valley, AR
(501) 352-6014
www.ryszkowski.com 

Teaches: Violin

I am proud to provide a flexible private lesson program to children, as well as adults designed to accommodate interests, talents and goals while accepting responsibility to provide a firm foundation in the necessary theory and proper technique. Private lessons are designed to nurture individual talent, they provide students the opportunity to learn practice skills, develop technical skill, improve musicianship, and gain repertoire knowledge and appreciation. I offer beginning violin lessons for children and adults to advanced stylistic techniques for more accomplished students.

West Little Rock, AR
(501) 590-7702

Teaches: Violin, Viola

Resident of Little Rock, AR, since September 2004, Ms. Tatiana Kotcherguina is currently an active member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO), as well as the faculty of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. From 2004-2010 she was a member of the Sturgis String Quartet with the ASO.

From 2005-2009, she taught violin, viola, and a String Quartet class at Henderson State University. Among her other teaching positions are the music school Rhythm88 in West Little Rock, the School for the Blind, Community School of the Arts with UALR, CICA International Music Festival in Eureka Springs, AR, and the Summer Conservatory in Columbia, MO.

Many of Ms. Kotcherguina's pupils have developed into professional musicians with successful careers around the world. Some of them can be currently found studying at the University Of Southern Mississippi, Louisiana State University, Shenandoah University, University of Houston, and Zurich Conservatory in Switzerland, among others.

Little Rock and Lonoke, AR 
(415) 261-0465
trishmcgovern@yahoo.com

Teaches: Violin

Teaches Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Pulaski Heights, and also teaches in Lonoke, AR.

West Little Rock, AR
(501) 590-5117

Teaches: Violin

Algimantas Staskevicius was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, where he began his studies in violin at age seven at the M.K. Ciurlionis School of fine Arts. He received the Master of Music degree from Lithuanian State Conservatory. Since his arrival in the U.S. in 1999, Mr. Staskevicius has also earned an M.M. degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He has performed with Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra and was principal second violin in the Filarmonica del Bajio in Guanajuato, Mexico and the Nuevo Leon Symphony in Monterrey, Mexico. He has participated in international festivals in Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Japan and Mexico. In 2008 he has joined the violin section of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

Grace Notes
Beebe, AR
(501) 288-6445
lauragraceking1991@icloud.com

Teaches: Violin, Piano, Guitar

I have been playing the violin and piano for over 20 years, and the guitar for over 10 years. I have been teaching for over 5 years. I specialize in classical, bluegrass, and christian music. I use the Suzuki Method and also Strictly Strings for Violin, Piano Pronto and also the Suzuki Method for Piano, and the Suzuki Method for the guitar. I have taught both children and also adults. At this point, I travel to student's homes to teach in the Central Arkansas Area.

Russellville, AR 
843-290-4185
amanda.smoll@live.com

Teaches: Violin

I enjoying sharing my love for this beautiful instrument with others. No matter your age, it’s never too late to learn. With almost 10 years of experience teaching private lessons in Alaska, Montana, and now Arkansas, I have taught children from 4 years of age to retired adults who were ready embrace a new passion. 

Little Rock, AR
678-559-5228
cojoalice@gmail.com

Teaches: Violin, Viola, Cello

Alice Cojocaru is originally from Romania. She received both her Bachelors and Masters in Music Education from Georgia State University under the direction of Dr. Christos Galileas and Dr. Martin Norgaard. She taught middle school orchestra for six years with 200 students in her program, in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Cojocaru also has 10+ years experience in private lessons where students were prepared for auditions into prestigious schools and All State Orchestra. She has performed with a chamber orchestra and choir at Northside Drive Baptist Church over the years for Easter and Christmas services, wedding ceremonies and receptions, holiday caroling for various business lunch-ins and parties, and has also been a part of the Dekalb Community Orchestra. 

Monticello, AR 
304-534-1403
awviolingirl92@gmail.com

Teaches: Violin, Beginner Viola

I am a enthusiastic musician and teacher, and enjoy sharing my love of the violin with students. I have taught a wide demographic and age range. During my BM and MM studies at West Virginia University School of Music ( WVU), I had the opportunity to teach for the the WVU Community Music Program, and was also adjunct faculty at West Virginia Wesleyan College. My teaching philosophy is that music lessons can be inspirational, instructional, goals for the student set, and still be enjoyable for the student. I strive to create a relaxed atmosphere where the student feels free to ask questions and explore musically. I tailor each lesson specifically to each student’s personality, ability and needs. I welcome all ages and levels. 

North Little Rock Strings
401 Main St Suite 206
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 454-6748
northlittlerockstrings@gmail.com

Teaches: Violin, Viola, Cello

Discover the power and joy of string music in your fingertips!

Ovation Music Academy
Benton, AR
(870) 405-6856
ovationmusicacademy@mail.com
www.ovationmusicacademy.com

Teaches: Violin, Viola, Cello, Harp, Piano, Drums, Saxophone, Flute, Voice, Accordion, Guitar,  Group Lessons

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, preparing for a college music major, or someone who has always wanted to play a musical instrument. Ovation Music Academy is a great place to help you accomplish your musical needs! No matter what style of music you like, our accomplished teachers will help you to dive into the wonderful world of music, and give you foundational skills you will need. 

Little Rock, AR
770-572-7227
stephanie@riseup.net

Teaches: Violin, Viola, Piano, and Classical Guitar; ages 3+

Little Rock, AR
757-746-4215
c.wallis.graves@gmail.com

Teaches: Violin, Viola

Crystal has been teaching for the past four years in Virginia and Arkansas. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University and has performed as a violist with the Conway Symphony, Arkansas Symphony, the Hampton Roads Philharmonic, and the Jamestown String Quartet.

Crystal's philosophy of teaching music is #1 to keep the student excited about learning, #2 to keep basic musicianship at the core (solfege, ear training, and music theory) and #3 to focus on proper form so bad habits (and sore muscles!) are avoided.

Crystal is happy to customize lessons to the individual student. Whatever the student wants to play is what we will work toward to keep music fun and enjoyable. She welcomes all ages and levels and can travel to a student's home.