“Tell me and I forget; show me and I remember; involve me and I understand.” – Author Unknown

Playing in an ensemble is an amazing way to expand your repertoire, improve your sight reading skills, and learn to integrate different parts into a musical whole.  For those who want to improve their musical skills in a more personal way, a few private lessons can do wonders!

Below are some links and contact information for professional musicians who give private lesson.

Upper Strings Instructors (Violin and Viola)

• John Donnelly (viola and violin) – cubataman@rogers.com – Warden and 401 (available to come to any GTA area)
• Jacob Lakirovich (violin and viola) – 416.735.7499 or 905.882.7499 – jvl@musicinthesummer.com – Bathurst and Rutherford (location is convenient to the GTA, Barrie, Newmarket etc.)
• Daniel Longmire c/o Forte Music Services (violin, viola, cello, percussion and more) – (416) 792-5234 – info@fortemusicservices.com or www.fortemusicservices.com – Bathurst & Eglinton
• Rory McLeod (viola) – 647.896.8295 – rory@pocketconcerts.ca – Runymede and Jane
• Sophia Szokolay (violin) –  416.229.2269 – soniaszokolay@sympatio.ca – Yonge & Sheppard
• Steven Yuan (violin) – 647.894.5967 – steven567.yuan@gmail.com – Bay & College – All skill levels are welcomed

Lower Strings Instructors (Cello)

• Carey Domb (cello and guitar) – careydomb1@gmail.com – Bathurst and Eglinton
• Bryan Holt (cello) – 647.622.6157 – info@bryanholt.ca – Downtown Toronto
• Mary Stein (cello) – 416.407.6362 – marinreg@yahoo.com – St. George and Dupont

String Bass Instructors

•  Dylan Gamble (double bass, electric bass, guitar and piano) – 416.997.0855 – dylan.t.gamble@gmail.com – Dundas and Dovercourt

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For Instructors:

If you teach violin, viola, cello, or double bass in the greater Toronto area and would like us to add your name to our list, please send us your contact information on the form below: