Kingston - Violin Lessons

brian flynn (violin, fiddle, banjo, cello)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Brian has been a violin/fiddle teacher in Kingston since 1995. He has enjoyed teaching a variety of ages, skill levels, and styles. He started learning the violin at the age of six with the Suzuki Method of classical violin technique. Brian uses the experience of twelve years of Suzuki lessons, elements of the Royal Conservatory method, and a Bachelor of Education degree from Queen’s University to make achievable short and long term goals for each student. Most of all, Brian makes learning fun! Brian is also an active musician in the Kingston music scene. When he isn’t teaching or making music, Brian is an avid house league hockey coach and backyard rink maker for his two boys.
Brian charges $26 per half hour private lesson.

ivan stoiljkovic (violin, viola, online lessons)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Ivan attended Vladimir Dordevic Primary School of Music and the Borislav Stankovic Secondary School of Music in his native Belgrade. As a young adult, he moved to Kitchener, Ontario where he continued to study violin under the tutelage of Eduard Minevich, concertmaster of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. In addition to ongoing musical studies, Ivan completed a Masters of Arts Degree in History from Queen’s University in 2001. Ivan has been teaching at our location since 2009.
Ivan charges $26 per half hour private lesson.

sonja moller (Fiddle, Violin)

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Sonja is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, where she studied violin performance under the instruction of Jerzy Kaplanek, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy. Sonja is a board-certified Music Therapist (MTA), and is currently pursuing her Suzuki teaching certifications. Her teaching methodology is heavily influenced by the Suzuki Method; in her lessons she fosters joy, and she believes that every person can develop musical ability. Influenced by her experience as a music therapist working with individuals who have disabilities and special needs, Sonja utilizes her students’ strengths to help them develop and achieve their goals. Sonja is passionate about helping students explore a wide array of musical genres, and teaches both classical and fiddle/traditional styles.
Sonja has performed locally at various venues in Kingston including the Isabel Bader Centre, as well as across Canada and internationally. Her most recent performances include a five-concert tour of China, and Michael Buble’s tour stop in Halifax, NS.
Sonja charges $26 per half hour.