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Violin Lessons

Strong Foundations in Technique, Tone, and Expression

Learning violin is both exciting and challenging—and we believe students deserve teachers who are fully invested in both their progress and their experience.

At Jammin With You, our violin instructors don’t just show up—they build real relationships with their students while holding them to a high, achievable standard. We meet each student where they are, whether they’re picking up the violin for the first time or refining more advanced technique, and we guide them forward with clarity, encouragement, and honest feedback.

We know that consistency matters. That’s why we prioritize thoughtful teacher matching and long-term relationships, so students can build trust, confidence, and real musical growth over time.

Our lessons balance structure and creativity—focusing on technique, tone, and musicality, while also making space for the music each student is excited about. Progress matters, but so does joy.

Each lesson is tailored to the student. Our instructors adjust based on learning style, coordination, and musical interest to create a program that fits.

From first notes to full pieces, students develop:

  • Strong posture and technique
  • Clean tone and bow control
  • Accurate pitch and ear training
  • Understanding of musical expression and phrasing
  • The ability to play across styles including classical, pop, and fiddle
  • Confidence performing on their own and with others

Whether your child is just getting started or looking to take their playing to the next level, we’re here to support them every step of the way—with care, clarity, and a genuine love of music.

TESTIMONIALS

“Jammin With You has been one of my girl’s favorite activities. JamKids has been an anchor in our two daughter’s schedule for the past two years. Each week, they run into JWY excited to see the staff there. We’ve just begun private piano lessons which are fantastic… my daughter is counting down the minutes until our teacher arrives for lesson #2. We love JWY!”

— Katie S.

“We have been with Colin for several years and appreciate that he fosters the independent and unique learning stye (for example our son does not like to play in front of others) while providing music instruction- a balance that can only be acheived with a mutual respect. As a result our son keeps coming back each year and is still going strong as he heads into high school. He has now picked up a second instrument. Thank you Colin.”

— Lizz WG.

“We had our son’s 3rd birthday party at Jammin’ With You, and it was incredible from start to finish. Steve was great in getting everything set up for the party, always so responsive to emails and any questions we had.”

— Michelle S.

OUR TEAM

Douglas Appleman

Colin Andrews

Anthony Campoli

Nicole Candan

Maxwell Leavitt-Parker

Allie Picariello

Luke Frees

Jonah Daniell

Jonathan Phillips

Jack Monteleone

Callie Emery

Brianna Parrella

Chance Fuller

Hannah MacNeil

Chase Allardice

PRICING

IN PERSON

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$75

60 minutes

$100

VIRTUAL

30 minutes

$46

45 minutes

$69

60 minutes

$92

About Jammin With You

Founded in 2008 by educator and musician Josh Shriber, Jammin With You is a Wellesley-based music education company committed to joyful, high-quality instruction. With roots in live performance, community outreach, and early childhood education, we empower students to build confidence and creativity through private piano lessons, group classes, and inclusive performance opportunities.

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