Bloomington, IN Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello Lessons

Lessons in Your Home With Experienced and Friendly Teachers

Lessons in your home are ideal for the busy Bloomington family, and it’s our mission to make lessons as convenient as possible, so that you can fit music into your life! Our friendly and fun teachers use Suzuki and traditional methods for lessons with beginners, kids or adults. They are all active musicians in the Bloomington area and have degrees from the renowned music institutions. Teaching is an important part of their work, and they love sharing their talents with students of all ages.

When you contact us for lessons in your home, our music education specialists will help you find the perfect teacher for you or your child. We have assembled a fantastic team of teachers working all around Bloomington, dedicated to helping you meet you or your child’s musical goals. Lessons are available across Bloomington, just email us to find out more!

When you sign up for lessons with City Strings & Piano, we find a time that consistently works for you and your teacher. Having a dependable lesson time greatly increases your child's success in their music lessons. We suggest the same for practice time. Our fastest progressing students tend to practice for smaller amounts of time, but nearly every day, and often at about the same time each day.

We pride ourselves on offering the personal touch that all the best music lessons have. You can contact your teacher directly at any time, and we encourage you to do so, especially if there is a questions about practice! Our team is always available to discuss your progress and loves to hear about how all our students are doing.

Our company was founded on the belief that learning to play an instrument should be enjoyable, accessible, and tailored to each student’s individual needs. That’s why we offer personalized, one-on-one lessons that are designed to help you achieve your musical goals. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, we can help you improve your technique, expand your repertoire, and develop your musical expression.

We offer lessons for students of all ages, from young children to adults. Our instructors are skilled at adapting their teaching methods to the needs and learning styles of each student. They are patient, encouraging, and supportive, and they will work with you at your own pace to help you achieve your musical aspirations.

Our piano lessons cover a wide range of styles, including classical, jazz, blues, pop, and rock. Our instructors will teach you proper technique, music theory, and sight-reading skills, as well as help you develop your improvisation and composition skills. You’ll learn to play your favorite songs and explore new musical styles, all while developing your musical abilities.

Our violin, viola, and cello instructors will teach you proper bowing and fingering techniques, as well as help you develop your intonation, tone, and musical expression. They can also help you prepare for performances, auditions, and competitions.

We understand that scheduling can be a challenge, so we offer flexible lesson times to accommodate your busy schedule. Our instructors can come to your home at a time that works best for you, whether it’s early in the morning, late at night, or on the weekend. This makes it easy for you to fit music lessons into your busy life and ensures that you never have to miss a lesson.

At our company, we are passionate about music and dedicated to helping our students achieve their full musical potential. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality music education, and we are confident that you will love our in-home lessons. We are proud to serve the Bloomington, IN community, and we look forward to helping you achieve your musical dreams.

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Meet Our Teachers

Our team of violin, viola, cello and piano teachers are all experienced, flexible and fun. They love working with students at a variety of levels and ages and helping their students reach their musical goals. Many are active performers and teachers ready to make a music an important part of you and your family's lives!

Violin Lessons in Bloomington with Katie

Katie has studied violin since the age of six with instructors including Corinne Stillwell, K. Brandon Ironside, Annabelle Gardiner, and Ryan Kho. She has performed as a concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral player; her ensemble experience includes the FSU Symphony Orchestra, Masterworks Festival Orchestra, Brevard Music Center Orchestra, Janiec Opera Company Orchestra, and the Sinfonia Gulf Coast Quartet in Residence.

Katie has coached youth ensembles and taught private lessons with Bob Jones Academy, Thomasville Road Academy of the Arts, Piano Central Studios, and her own in-home studio. She also has experience with graphic design, video production, and social media marketing from her years as a Marketing Associate with the FSU College of Music.

Originally from South Carolina, Katie is enjoying Hoosier life with her husband and favorite violinist Daniel, who is pursuing a master's in film scoring at the IU Jacobs School of Music. Contact Us for information on lessons!

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