Learn Violin with Amy
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💰$113 weekly lessons
I'm a passionate violin instructor with several years of experience helping students grow into confident, expressive musicians. My teaching blends a strong classical foundation with modern techniques, creating a fun and focused environment tailored to each student’s goals. I use the Essential Elements book for beginners and work with intermediate and advanced players on pieces they choose—whether for auditions, performances, or personal enjoyment. In addition to teaching, I'm a professional performer with the San Antonio Philharmonic and regularly play for events such as weddings, funerals, and private functions. My active performance career keeps my teaching fresh, relevant, and connected to real-world musicianship.
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Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
😊100 Happy student score
📝Music Degree
🎓27 years playing
🔥5 Lessons
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Andrew Hamilton
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 77
Amy is an outstanding teacher and musician! She has helped me improve my technique and prepare for various auditions. She is very patient and attentive to my needs.
Jazlyn Cervantes
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 40
Ms. Amy has helped me prepare for various auditions including Region Orchestra. I have made Region the past 2 years in a row with the help of Ms. Amy. Ms. Amy has allowed me to gain more confidence in my playing and earn a seat as Concertmaster at the high school I attended. I was able to pay attention to every detail in a piece of music where Ms. Amy guided me in really capturing the essence of a piece. I never felt I was playing bad, but rather I was encouraged by Ms. Amy to take the time to slow down a piece so that I would not rush and by doing so I was improving my playing over time. Ms. Amy was flexible with my schedule which I much appreciated as I had a heavy coursework to do for school. I feel that Ms. Amy has made me a better musician and I will be able to tackle any piece of music I may receive.
Jenelva Carter
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 20
What I like most about Amy's studio is her style of teaching. She is a lovely combination of extremely kind and patient but also technically exacting. I have made such huge strides in my playing. She is absolutely the best violin teacher I've ever had. If you are serious about the violin or viola, Ms. Pikler is the teacher for you.
Joshua Morris
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 17
Amy has exceeded my expectations of a viola teacher. She has high standards while still being a source of encouragement. I look forward to my lessons and being stretched musically by Amy. She is also an excellent communicator. I recommend her services.
Amy Colleen Donalson
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 7
Very informative and friendly can't wait to work with her. She seems to be a great fit for me, and she's very kind and seems to have a lot of patience.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 location available
Personal Studio - Amy
7543 South Sea Lane, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA
1135.9 miles awayIndoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
10 AM - 10 PM
mondays
10 AM - 10 PM
tuesdays
10 AM - 10 PM
wednesdays
10 AM - 10 PM
thursdays
10 AM - 10 PM
fridays
10 AM - 10 PM
saturdays
10 AM - 10 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI start beginning students with the very basics of music including rhythm and parts of the instrument.
Lesson 11+A beginner can expect to learn how to hold the bow and play with the bow after they have accomplished the left hand and instrument posture.
Lesson 4-10A beginner can expect to play some basic exercises and learn a few fingered notes.
Lesson 2-3Beginners can expect to learn how to hold the violin and pluck open strings.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAdvanced players bring their music.
Lesson 11+Players bring more music that they want to work on for future performances and auditions.
Lesson 4-10We try to get closer to being ready for an audition or performance.
Lesson 2-3We continue working on their music in order to improve it.
Youth players
Working with kidsI try to give simpler explanations of concepts and use more visuals if they are a visual learner and demonstrate more if they are an audio learner.
Working with teenagersIf they are a more advanced performer, I will work with them as I would with any other advanced player. However, if they are a beginning player, I will work with them as I would a beginner although I would use more complex language than with kids in order to explain concepts.
What you need to bringStudents need to bring their instrument and music.
What I can bringI provide a metronome and a pencil, but I highly encourage students to have these items at home for practice purposes.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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!
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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