“Our daughters have excelled under his tutelage.”
Online violin lessons and viola lessons offered by professional Juilliard trained concert-violinist, master teacher and long-time violinist with the Pittsburgh Symphony.
In-person violin and viola lessons in Tampa/St Petersburg, Florida area.
Lessons for children ages 7 and up to adults. Current online students live across the U.S., Canada, China and England.
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“Each student is individually tutored in all skills needed for playing the violin or viola, including technique, posture, fingering, bowing, note-reading and basic musicianship skills. I encourage my students to enjoy the process of developing their musical talent and skills.”
Teaching Philosophy/Approach
Delve into a deeper understanding of music with a focus on technique, tone and expression. Whether online or in person, each student is immersed in the world of classical violin while developing the skills necessary to play with precision and passion.
Online and In-person Lessons
I have successfully prepared students for state competitions, recitals, and youth orchestra and colleges auditions. My students range in age from 10-75, and reside throughout the U.S., England, China and Canada. I offer 1/2- and one-hour lessons online and in person in the St. Petersburg-Tampa, Florida area.
Stephen Starkman made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 11. A graduate of Juilliard and long-time violinist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, he has established himself as a soloist, conductor and chamber musician appearing with more than a dozen orchestras nationwide. He is also a master teacher of violin and viola for more than 25 years, and has conducted and coached youth and adult orchestras.
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