Lessons
I offer lessons in the Chicago area to students from 3 years old to adult, from beginner to advanced, using a combination of the Suzuki method and my own personal brand of education. I believe students learn best by ear when just beginning to play the violin, as learning the proper hold for the instrument and bow can be hampered by learning to read notes at the same time. That being said I also feel that learning to read music is very important and should be started as soon as possible after the age of 7.
Testimonials
“We highly recommend Ethan! His genuine warmth and gentle leadership style brings tremendous value to my kids learning journey. We look forward to weekly lessons and the continued steady growth that comes from them. Ethans musical talent is deeply inspiring but we get so much more from the investment in lessons. We are grateful for the inclusive environment hes cultivated, his patience, encouragement, and joy of teaching.”
“We love Ethan! In addition to being a wonderful person and a great role model for our son, he is an excellent violinist and teacher. It’s a joy to hear him playing with and spurring our son onto evermore complex pieces and techniques. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!
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“Mr. Ethan is an awesome violin teacher! He makes learning fun with a great mix of humor, encouragement, and clear, step-by-step guidance. His ability to demonstrate techniques and offer practical tips has helped my daughter’s love of learning return. I highly recommend!”
“Ethans dedication to pushing me beyond my level of playing and encouraging me to constantly improve has been invaluable. Every lesson is challenging yet rewarding and so much fun! With his guidance, Ive gained more confidence in my playing and reached goals I truly never thought possible. He is patient and overall an awesome teacher!”
“Ethan is a wonderful violin teacher. I signed my 9 year old daughter, who has ADHD, up for a 30 minute lesson, once a week. Ethan has been patient, kind, positive and flexible with us, and our sometimes moving schedule. He is prepared and knowledgeable about all things violin. He knows how to help a beginner learn and get comfortable with their instrument. He has great suggestions for practice, lets me take video snippets of the lessons so that I can help my child with practice, and helps her to feel like she can play to the best of her beginning ability. She enjoys his teaching style. I like him because he is punctual, flexible, and reliable. I appreciate the differences in levels of teaching and ages. He teaches beginning children like mine, and also has others that are much more advanced. I highly recommend Ethan as a violin teacher. I feel lucky to have found him.”
“Thank you for being a great violin teacher, and being so supportive. It’s a really great instrument, and you helped me improve at each song. I like to try different techniques, and to get a better sound and intonation. You’re very talented!”