Violin lessons with
Yenju Chen
From$70.87 per lesson
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Violin lessons with
Yenju Chen
From$70.87 per lesson
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Coach Rating
5.0
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Coach Rating
5.0
About your violin coach
I’m a professional violinist, piano educator, and vocal coach who helps students build strong musical foundations while learning in a way that truly works for them. My teaching focuses on core skills like reading, rhythm, listening, technique, and musical understanding, so students can grow with confidence and clarity.Each lesson is thoughtfully customized to the student’s goals, background, and learning style. Whether you’re a beginner or refining advanced skills, my goal is to help you learn efficiently, express yourself freely, and enjoy the process of making music.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Los Angeles, California
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Years Playing: 15 years
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Given: 8 lessons
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Accomplishments
➕Travels to you
➕Award Winning Performer
Certifications & Badges
📝Music Degree
Specializations
🎻Electric
🎻Classical
🎻Folk / Traditional
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFocus: Comfort, setup, and positive musical experience
• Student introduction and discussion of goals
• Introduction to the violin and bow; parts of the instrument and basic care
• Proper posture and instrument balance (with or without shoulder rest)
• Basic bow hold and right-hand setup
• Open-string bowing to explore sound and tone
• Simple rhythm and listening exercises
• Introduction to practice expectations and routine
• Encouragement, confidence-building, and Q&A
Goal: Create a positive first experience while establishing healthy fundamentals and clear expectations.
Lesson 11+Focus: Refinement, independence, and musical depth
• Continued refinement of posture, tone production, and bow control
• Advanced bow techniques and articulation (as appropriate)
• Intonation refinement, shifting, and introduction to vibrato
• Scales, arpeggios, and etudes for technical development
• Expanded repertoire tailored to the student’s level and musical interests
• Sight-reading, rhythm accuracy, and stylistic awareness
• Ensemble skills, orchestral preparation, and performance practice
• Goal-setting, practice strategies, and performance readiness
Goal: Develop confident, independent violinists with strong technique, musical understanding, and expressive ability.
Lesson 4-10Focus: Consistency, reading skills, and musical confidence
• Refinement of posture, violin hold, and bow hold
• Development of bow control: straight bow, tone consistency, and basic bow strokes
• String crossings and coordination between right and left hands
• Left-hand finger patterns, intonation awareness, and finger independence
• Introduction and reinforcement of music reading: notes, rhythm, and counting
• Simple scales and technical exercises
• Beginner to early-intermediate repertoire tailored to the student
• Listening skills and basic ensemble awareness
• Continued development of effective practice habits
Goal: Establish solid violin fundamentals, reading skills, and musical understanding while building confidence and expressive playing.
Lesson 2-3Focus: Reinforcement, coordination, and consistency
• Review of posture, violin hold, and bow hold
• Continued open-string bowing with attention to straight bow, tone, and control
• Introduction to basic bow strokes and string crossings
• Left-hand placement and finger preparation (without tension)
• Simple rhythm exercises: counting, clapping, and playing with pulse
• Introduction to basic note reading (as appropriate)
• Short exercises and beginner repertoire
• Establishing a clear, achievable practice routine
Goal: Strengthen foundational technique while building confidence and musical awareness.
Youth players
Working with kidsFocus: Refinement, independence, and musical depth
• Continued refinement of posture, tone production, and bow control
• Advanced bow techniques and articulation (as appropriate)
• Intonation refinement, shifting, and introduction to vibrato
• Scales, arpeggios, and etudes for technical development
• Expanded repertoire tailored to the student’s level and musical interests
• Sight-reading, rhythm accuracy, and stylistic awareness
• Ensemble skills, orchestral preparation, and performance practice
• Goal-setting, practice strategies, and performance readiness
Goal: Develop confident, independent violinists with strong technique, musical understanding, and expressive ability.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teenagers, I structure lessons to encourage independence, critical thinking, and personal musical expression. Instruction emphasizes refining technique—such as tone production, intonation, and bow control—while developing effective practice strategies and musical interpretation. Lessons are engaging, goal-oriented, and collaborative, creating an environment where students feel motivated, challenged, and confident in their musical growth.
What you need to bringFor violin: Students need to have their own instruments. If you don’t have one please let me know in advance and I can help out.
For piano, vocal and musicianship: No instruments are required.
What I can bringI can provide books and materials if needed. If you need help with finding an instrument please let me know in advance.
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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