Tamara teaches students ages 4 - 18. All levels, from beginners to advanced students, are accepted.

For children 10 and under, a parent needs to come to lessons and be the home practice partner. But please don't worry if you have no musical experience! No experience is necessary, and it will not hurt your child's progress if you have zero musical experience. You are there to help your child follow up on Tamara's assignments.

Students age 11 and older, and advanced students do not need a parent to attend lessons. Students under age 11 are taught using the Suzuki Method, and the parent must attend lessons. 

Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minute long depending on the age and skill level of the student. Generally, 30-minute lessons for beginning students and students in Suzuki Volume 1, 45-minute lessons for students in Suzuki Volume 2 or 3, and 60-minute lessons for students in Suzuki Volume 4+. 

The length of practice depends on the age and skill level of a child. A 4-year-old beginner may only practice 5-10 minutes a day. A 16-year-old advanced student may practice 1 - 2 hours per day depending on their goals. Tamara asks students to set aside each day a practice time that is the length of their lesson.

Tamara is skilled in teaching beginners and advanced students of all ages. Past students have started at age 4 and have studied with Tamara until they left for college. 

Please wait to rent or purchase a violin until speaking with Tamara. She will give you information on violin rental/purchase and a supply list when you register for lessons. 

Absolutely! Your child can start anytime. Tuition will be prorated to start when your child begins lessons.

TVS partially follows the WLWV School District calendar. There are no lessons Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, MLK Day, President's Day, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. Lessons are taught on all other school closure days (days off due to furlough, grading, staff work days, staff development days, and conferences). Snow cancellations are up to the family - if conditions are safe, a family can choose to come to the lesson. Otherwise, a makeup will be scheduled.