This is a question that is difficult to answer because it depends so much on the child.  Ideally he or she expresses interest, can focus for a 20-30 minute period and has a parent who is willing to come to lessons and support practice.  Older beginners often progress more quickly, and frankly the majority of my students have been 7 or older when beginning.

That being said, it's NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN!  I love teaching my adult students!  They are an inspiration to me and show me how possible it is to learn and grow new talents at any age!  I am happy to focus on what adults want most, while also guiding them to music which helps develop specific techniques to improve their playing.

For violin students: When your child comes to lessons, we can evaluate which size violin is best for him or her.  We can discuss rental or purchase option.  (See "Resources" page for more info.)  

For piano students:  Ideally students begin with a piano, which can often be found second hand via Facebook Marketplace or KSL if you don't have one and are on a budget.  Touch sensitive keyboards can also be an affordable option and don't require maintenance, but once the child gets to a certain level, a real piano is optimal.

Because lessons are focused on many elements of music, if your child decides to choose a different instrument later on, much of the knowledge and many of the skills learned will readily apply.  There are many benefits to introducing music at an early age.

Parents who attend their child's music lessons and play a supportive role at home see the most progress in their children.  Staying positive is critical, and incentives for practice are encouraged.  Teaching a child to become self-reliant in his or her practice as soon as possible is the goal, though this is a process that can take several years.  I use additional on-line sources that parents often find helpful, but must access it for their child. It is understood that music is a type of language, and the more it is heard, the more "fluent" we become, particularly with children.  I encourage classical and other genres of music be played as much as possible in the home. 

Learning an instrument later in life is a challenge, but one that has the potential to breathe new life into our souls and fulfill an unmet lifelong desire.  I believe the best chance for success is by having a teacher who can focus on correct technique from the beginning, before poor habits are developed which either lead to poor performance or the frustration of re-learning.  I encourage adults to begin with private lessons before or in conjunction with learning in a group setting for greater confidence, satisfaction and results.

Violin Lessons + Group Classes: 

Monthly - 

30 min. weekly lessons @ $20 each.

45 min. weekly lessons @ $30 each.

When children are ready, I encourage them to join our 1 hour group classes twice per month, for an additional $20 per month. 

Credit is applied for lessons only the following month if the cancellation is at least a day ahead (unless sick).  There is no credit given for class lesson cancellations.

Also, I don't teach when there are school holidays, and there is never a charge for weeks I don't teach.  

No charge for performances.

Piano students:

Monthly -

30 min. weekly lessons @ $20 each.

45 min. weekly lessons @ $30 each.

Academic Year:  Payment for lessons are due the first lesson of each month during the academic year.

Summer Schedule: Payment for lessons may be best week by week when schedules are inconsistent.  I send out my summer teaching availability at the beginning of the summer and students send me the weeks they want to schedule lessons.

Student Cancellation Policy

Credit given toward next month’s lesson with 24-hour cancellation notice. 

Make-up lessons can be scheduled if time permits.