Patient, personal lessons from a career musician.
Barbara teaches violin and cello from her home studio in Brights Grove. Violin lessons are offered at beginner and intermediate levels; cello lessons are available at all stages, including audition preparation. Every lesson is tailored to the student.
Violin and cello, in person
Violin
Beginner and intermediate lessons, from a child's first quarter-size violin through developing players.
Cello
Barbara's own instrument, taught with the depth of a lifetime of professional performance, including guidance for students preparing for conservatory, university study or orchestra auditions.
In person, in Brights Grove
Lessons are taught in person at the home studio in Brights Grove (part of Sarnia).
Every age, every stage
Beginners at any age
It's never too early or too late to start. Children and adults alike are welcome with no prior experience.
Returning adults
Picking the instrument back up after years away? You'll be met where you are, without pressure.
Intermediate violin students
Developing players building repertoire and technique, beginner and intermediate levels only, without an audition-bound focus.
Advanced cello students
Preparing for conservatory, university study or orchestra auditions? Barbara's experience as a career cellist makes the difference.
Getting started is simple
- 1Send a note using the form below, and tell Barbara who the lessons are for and the instrument.
- 2Barbara replies personally to talk through experience, goals, and scheduling.
- 3Arrange a first lesson at the Brights Grove studio.
- 4Need an instrument? Barbara can size and supply one, properly set up, from the shop.
Ask about lessons
Tell Barbara who the lessons are for, the instrument, and any experience or goals. She replies personally to every inquiry.