1. Students learn to play fun songs by ‘ear’. Most teachers and schools only teach the reading of music and don’t extend into other important playing skills.
2. We develop a student’s natural rhythmic abilities. After all rhythm is an essential part of learning any instrument.  
3. We teach improvisation and general creativity at the violin. This is so widely overlooked by music teachers and schools.
4. Students learn the reading of music, carefully staged so they understand and grasp music reading.
5. Music Theory is taught thoroughly and supported with fun theory quiz books.
6. Christensen’s produce our own song books with play-along accompaniments. This is enormously successful for developing a player’s overall musical abilities, plus .. practice is much more fun playing along to accompaniments. (supplied as MP3 files)
7. The Teacher (Rod) is an experienced and dedicated violin teacher (see below) 

For Children Our ‘Two in a Group’ Classes Are Ideal ! 

Children love learning music with other children provided group classes are not large. Students in our ‘two in a group’ classes can be with another child on the same instrument or with a child learning a different instrument. Each student is taught playing skills, songs and relevant exercises at their own pace on their instrument, and can often play together at the lessons on compatible song material. This develops their overall musicianship skills and confidence with music. Children also enjoy our interactive theory activities.

Is Your Child Old Enough To Learn The Violin ?

Depending on a child’s physical size we usually teach children from 7 years of age.

Adults .. please note we do not offer violin lessons for adults.