Let’s be BFFS

(best fiddle friends)

What’s going on, fiddle friends! I’m teaching violin (and beginner viola) both in-person and online from the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I’ve got over ten years of teaching experience, training from some of the best violinists in the nation, and a robust professional career as a performer. Needless to say, I’ve got your (violin) back!

And oh, yeah - I absolutely LOVE teaching adults! It’s the best thing you can do for your mind and body. It’s especially good for you if you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or attention issues. If you have any particular injuries or needs, I will work with you to create a plan! Violin benefits all bodies, all needs, and all ages!

I’m Laura - Your New Violin Bestie!

Go ahead and try out a class with me. I promise I don’t bite!

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    • Free Consultation: If you're a new student, let's have a free chat first!

    • 60 Minute: I recommend 60 minute appointments for beginners or students who wish to have more than one lesson a week.

    • 90 Minute: 90 minute lessons are best for intermediate and advanced students who wish to attend lessons once a week, or for beginner students who can't have a lesson every week.

  • In-Person lessons take place on the Upper West Side of Manhattan near 72nd Street and Broadway. Exact location will be shared after scheduling.

  • My name is Laura Zawarski, and I’m your new bestie (and violin teacher)! I’m a multi-genre violinist with over 10 years of teaching experience with students of all ages and levels. I trained in classical violin for 20 years under the instruction of Michael Rosenbloom (CM Boston Ballet Orchestra Emeritus, Boston Pops), Linda Kistler (Pennsylvania Sinfonia, Allentown Symphony, Bach Festival Orchestra), and Jane Starkman (Handel and Haydn Society, Boston University, Wellesley College). I’ve been featured on the Today Show, ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, EllenTube, and regularly on Classic.FM! You can read about me more on my website at www.laurazawarski.com.

  • I like to specialize my approach to suit individual learning styles, goals, and personal difficulties a student may want to address. Violin can offer much more than just a valuable connection with music. With the right approach, violin studies can help soothe anxiety and depression, understand patterns in attention and distraction, and build confidence in one’s self — at any age! If you’re dealing with any injuries or mobility issues, let me know! Violin can be accessible to all.

  • I plan on organizing a FREE student recital about every three months where all of my students will get the opportunity to perform in front of their invited friends and family. They’ll also get the chance to work with an accompanist if they’d like!

    If I get enough participants, I also plan on organizing monthly masterclasses exclusive to my students, perhaps even with guest artists!

  • NOPE!

  • Hmm… maybe. I don’t recommend starting lessons earlier than four years old.

  • That’s okay!!!! Let me know when you come into our lesson. We’ll figure it out together! You got this! WOOT WOOT!