Violin Lessons & Viola Lessons

Every day: 10:00 am to 9:00pm
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Soroush Shahres - Violin, Viola, Ensemble

Violin & Viola Lessons for Children, Teens & Adults In North Vancouver

At Cadenza Music & Performing Arts Academy, our violin and viola lessons help students of all ages develop strong technical foundations, musical expression, confidence, and performance skills. Whether students are complete beginners, preparing for examinations, participating in school orchestras, or pursuing advanced musical studies, our personalized lessons are tailored to support each student's goals and learning style.

Our experienced instructors provide individualized guidance that helps students build technique, musicianship, and a lifelong appreciation for music in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Violin & Viola Lessons for Children

Violin and viola are excellent instruments for developing listening skills, coordination, concentration, discipline, and musical creativity. Young students learn proper posture, bow technique, rhythm, note reading, ear training, and performance skills while building confidence and enjoying the learning process.

Lessons are designed to be engaging and age-appropriate while establishing strong foundations for future musical growth.

Violin & Viola Lessons for Teens

Teen students often study violin or viola for personal enjoyment, school orchestra participation, chamber music, examinations, auditions, and future musical opportunities. Lessons help students refine technique, strengthen musicianship, and develop artistic expression while exploring a diverse range of repertoire.

Students gain valuable skills in interpretation, sight-reading, ear training, performance preparation, and ensemble playing.

Violin & Viola Lessons for Adults

Adults of all experience levels are welcome. Whether you are beginning violin or viola for the first time or returning to music after many years, our instructors provide personalized guidance to help you progress comfortably and confidently.

Lessons are customized to support individual goals, whether for personal enjoyment, musical development, examination preparation, or performance opportunities.

Beginner Violin & Viola Lessons

Beginning students learn the essential skills required for long-term success, including posture, instrument care, bow control, note reading, rhythm development, intonation, and listening skills.

Our supportive approach helps students build confidence while developing strong technical and musical foundations.

RCM Examination Preparation

Many students choose to prepare for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations as part of their musical education. Our instructors help students prepare for technical requirements, repertoire, sight-reading, ear training, and performance expectations while encouraging artistic growth and confidence.

Performance Opportunities

Students have opportunities to participate in recitals, showcases, concerts, ensembles, and special performances throughout the year. Through regular performance experiences in our professional recital hall, students develop confidence, stage presence, and valuable communication skills while celebrating their musical achievements.

Why Choose Cadenza for Violin & Viola Lessons?

Students and families choose Cadenza because of our experienced instructors, personalized teaching approach, professional recital hall, and supportive artistic community.

Whether you are seeking violin lessons for children, viola lessons for adults, beginner instruction, or examination preparation, our goal is to help every student develop confidence, musical excellence, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

Meet the Instructor:

Soroush Shahres