For kids

Do you want your child to have a good musical foundation and increased self-confidence?

In lessons they will learn to...

• hold the violin comfortably
• develop accurate pitch and rhythm
• get the most out of practice time
• perform music with peers

I support students by highlighting their strengths and accomplishments as I encourage them to work through aspects that are challenging.  

For adults

Do you want to play violin, but are afraid it's too late to start? 

You can learn violin no matter where you are in your life or what your musical background is. It is about what you need at this moment and what brings you joy. 

In playing violin you... 

• take time for yourself
• develop your musicality
• keep your mind and body supple
• create an island of peace in your day​

To measure progress and set goals, I encourage students to participate in the ASTA Certificate Advancement Program.

In lessons and group workshops we will work on...

Violin technique

Find out how to hold the violin in a way that is natural for your body. Build muscle dexterity and explore how to respond to feedback from the instrument in order to produce the best sound. 

Ear training

​​Fine-tune your ear to hear pitch accurately and consistently, while developing solid internal rhythm. 

Practice strategies

Use creative problem-solving to make the most of your practice time and achieve steady progress. 

Music theory

Read music, learn scales, and understand key signatures so you can play with more facility. See how a piece unfolds harmonically and follow its logic as you play and improvise.

Musicality

Explore what the music is saying to you and share yourself through your violin.

Ready to try?

Sample lesson

Here is a taste of the kind of things you will learn
​in violin lessons.

Just for You

Special music

Want to play the theme from your favorite movie or a song you love? I will make a special arrangement of it for violin so that you can play it at your own level.

Practice materials

Get custom videos  and audio files of just what you need in order to help you practice and learn more easily. ​ 

Lessons online

If distance or schedule is making it difficult for you to take violin lessons, we can work together online.

Call me at: (510) 982-6124

Student Testimonials

Through learning violin, Nathan found ​his sense of pitch.

Janu, a working mom, takes care ​of herself ​​by playing violin.

"Merav is a great teacher! She is really patient and responsible. She always takes the time to correct my bow hold and teaches me ways to improve my intonation. She is also very encouraging, which is invaluable for an adult beginner like me. Most importantly, Merav is such a spirited and passionate musician! Her eyes literally light up when talking about music expression! She for sure instilled a passion for violin in me. If you are thinking about learning violin as an adult, definitely do it and sign up with Merav!"
​                                                                                 - Siqi L.


​​"Taking up the violin as a 50 year old was challenging. Merav had the teaching skills that allowed me to succeed early on. This in turn gave me the confidence I needed to continue. Merav has the ability to make a difficult instrument look easy. And as a new student this is the hope that keeps me playing."
                                                                                  - Hal E.


​"Merav Singer is a gifted violin instructor for all ages and levels. Her insight into the mechanics of violin playing, and ability to create a series of steps to achieve even the more complex aspects of music making, continue to inform my own teaching and performance. Truly, the best teacher is one who gives you the tools to continue to learn on your own long past your studies, and Merav is just that!"

                                                                               - Kelly B.


"I started playing the violin as an adult in group fiddle lessons of folk music. After a while I realized that while I know many tunes I lack technical ability and intonation. Merav has been tremendously helpful to me in working on my technique. She is a true 'classical' musician and puts a lot of emphasis on intonation and technique. Yet she is extremely patient, easy going and goes with the flow. If one idea doesn't 'click' or work she comes up with another visualization or way to think about what we are doing to help me realize that I actually knew (or my fingers knew) how to do it all along. Merav has a good sense of humor and I believe would be perfect at approaching teenagers as well. Best of luck!"
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                                                                                         - Shiri G.     

"My 6-year-old niece has been taking violin lessons with Merav Singer and she is absolutely loving it!! Merav is an inspiring, patient and kind teacher who is able to impart musical skills and concepts in a student-centered, friendly way. She motivates children to continue to learn and grow as musicians. My niece's increased self-confidence and love for the violin is the proof in the pudding."
                                                                -   Yara H. 

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"Merav is a versatile music instructor. My 13 year old son looks forward to her violin lessons and is inspired to practice and improve. His words: 'She gives practical instruction that can be applied to any song. She's helped me improve my posture, technique, and shifting. She is meticulous in a good way and chooses music that challenges me.' We highly recommend her."
                                                                   
​                                                                       - Cristina R. 


"My daughter has remarked that although Merav has taught her for over five years, she could never learn all that Merav could pass on to her in her lifetime. Merav is extremely dedicated to her students, and she has unique insight into their potential, and tirelessly encourages them to do and be the very best that they can be. She truly has a deep love and commitment for all that encompasses music. Merav recognizes that excellence in music is a journey and not just a destination."
                                                                - Sheryl S.


"Both my daughter (7 years old) and I love taking violin lessons from Merav! She obviously has a passion for music and violin in particular, which you can't help but be inspired by. She puts much effort and thought into how to help each individual student progress, and is always very gentle and kind when offering suggestions for improvement. We look forward to our lessons every week!"
                                                                  - Ellie W.