A highly integrated programme of violin teaching in a relaxed and child sensitive environment
A highly integrated programme of violin teaching in a relaxed and child sensitive environment
Welcome to Little Strings Violin School. I have been teaching children and adults violin, piano, recorder and theory here in the Cowbridge and Vale of Glamorgan area since 2001. Little Strings is a highly integrated programme of music teaching which I provide in a relaxed and child sensitive environment. Alongside teaching technique, I specialise in building music literacy and nurturing innate musicality at each stage of learning the violin - from the very beginning to Grade 8.
The end of term concerts provide great ways to build confidence and make friends. Students are encouraged to perform in ensemble groups as well as showcasing their talents on their instruments. Through the year opportunities are available to take part in local community events and music festivals.
Learning the violin is available for children aged 5 and above. There's no upper limit!
I am primarily a violin teacher but I provide Piano and Recorder lessons to children and adults from beginner to grade 4.
For young children I draw upon my extensive experience teaching Kindermusik and Colourstrings to provide a a holistic approach to learning an instrument in the early years. It involves aural, singing and musicianship training as well as instrumental tuition.
You will need to provide your child with a violin. Violins
are one of the more affordable musical instruments – a brand new good quality student violin set-up will cost around
£100-150, and can be re-sold when you upgrade. Second-hand violins are also available from many music shops, and hiring
is sometimes possible. It’s essential to get properly measured for a violin before starting, and they start from 1/16th
for the very smallest students.
£12 for 20 mins, £17 for 30 mins, £26 for 45 mins, £34 for 60 mins
Leonie has taught my daughter violin for 5 years now. She is the type of teacher that parents willingly wait for a place to open up so that she might teach their children. Leonie is ever positive and smiling and encouraging- she finds the music in everyone and encourages them to express it. Leonie truly goes above and beyond what any parent hopes a teacher can give to their child; she is generous with her time, her talent and her passion.
My daughter started violin lessons with Leonie in year 6. Leonie is inspirational and I feel, has a sympathetic approach to my daughter's playing. She achieves excellent results and has inspired my daughter by giving her confidence to aim high with her playing. She is very thorough and my daughter has gained immense knowledge as a result. An excellent teacher!
All students will have the opportunity to take ABRSM examinations should they wish to.
Theory of music for Little String students will be taught during instrumental lesson time.
£17 for 30 minutes
