If you've come across this page, it's probably because the idea of playing the violin has crossed your mind. So you may be wondering where to find a violin teacher in Strasbourg. That's hardly surprising, as many people ask me to put them in touch with a teacher - beginners as well as more seasoned musicians who have just moved to Strasbourg.
That's why I've put together a selection of violin schools and teachers in your area. What's more, this selection covers the entire Eurometropole area. So you're sure to find what you're looking for, even if you live outside the city!
Are you a violin teacher?
First of all, I would like to address any teachers who may come across this page. You can of course contact me so that I can add you to the list of freelance violin teachers. All you have to do is contact me and I'll send you a form to return to me.
This service is completely free of charge, and I hope it will be useful in connecting you with your future students.
Where to find a violin teacher in Strasbourg
Two main solutions: schools and freelancers
Music schools
Choosing a music school means above all joining a structure offering a complete training program. Indeed, in addition to your violin lessons, you'll be able to take part in group activities(orchestras, choirs, etc.) and follow musical training courses(compulsory only for children; it's very rare for adults to be obliged to do so). They will then allow you to take exams that attest to your musical level. They also organize auditions and concerts throughout the year, providing excellent opportunities to perform in public.
Above all, enrolling in a music school means committing to a fixed timetable for the school year, and to regular personal work. But it's also a good way to broaden your musical horizons, by taking part in workshops offered by certain schools, improvisation courses or initiation to other styles of music. Not to mention the fact that being part of a school means more encounters, especially with other students, and an excellent opportunity to share your passion with them.
As for school fees, they generally vary according to family income and home address. In general, it's cheaper if you live in the commune where you take the course. As a rough guide, I've provided an estimate of these costs in the list below.
Last but not least, it's important to know that teachers in schools can change regularly. Similarly, schools may decide to open a class depending on demand and student numbers. So don't hesitate to contact the school directly for information, even if they don't officially have a violin class.
Private tutors
Private tutors are often professional musicians or students in training(at the Rhine University of the Arts, for example). The content of lessons, the method used and the style of music covered vary from one teacher to another. It's important to find out from your teacher whether what he or she teaches is right for you.
Choosing a private tutor is a different, sometimes trickier approach, but it also has its advantages. You can decide for yourself how many lessons you want, and how regularly. You'll have greater flexibility when it comes to scheduling lessons, and in some cases, teachers are even willing to come to you!
Students are sometimes more mobile or flexible when it comes to working hours. But this is not always the case. In any case, you always have to bear in mind that these musicians will have careers or other obligations on the side, and may have to reschedule courses to fit in with their concerts and tours.
As for rates, they are usually set by the hour. This means you're in complete control of your budget, and the average price is usually €25/hour.
Learn the violin at the workshop
If you would like to learn the violin in my workshop, please visit this page for more information.
How do you choose your teacher?
As you'll have gathered from the first part of this article, you'll need to make a few choices before settling on a teacher who's right for you.
First, what are your musical goals? For example, you may want to play music for relaxation, or you may want to learn music with professional goals in mind. It's important to know what you want to learn, so you can steer yourself in the right direction.
Then, once you've decided on your goals, how do you want to learn? For example, you could join a conservatory, a music school or opt for a private teacher. Each of these possibilities has its advantages and disadvantages... That's why it's important to find out all you can before deciding on the most suitable solution.
Beware, however, as some schools, notably conservatories such as Strasbourg's CRR, organize entrance examinations for all students. This means that even those who have never played an instrument in their lives will have to pass a short test, which is usually no more than a formality. However, it does give you a head start on the many assessments you'll have to take along the way.
Finally, it's time to take the plunge and listen to how you feel. Eventually, you may feel the need to change, to try new methods, to seek new affinities or to tackle other styles. After all, it's all part of the learning process!
Find a violin teacher in Strasbourg with this directory
Teachers marked with an asterisk* teach both in music schools and as private tutors.
Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Strasbourg
Teachers: Elizabeth BREGEOT, Alexandre COTTIN*, Elodie HAAS, Samika HONDA, Hedy KERPITCHIAN, Philippe LINDECKER, Alexandre PAVLOVITCH, Ana REVERTIDO-HAAS, Aline ZELLER
Price: Between €450 and €650
1 Place Dauphine - 67000 Strasbourg - conservatoire@strasbourg.eu - 03 68 98 51 00
Strasbourg-Centre Music School
Teachers: Delphine MIESCH, Ziyu ZHANG
Rates: Between €500 and €600
6 Rue du Jeu des Enfants - 67000 Strasbourg - ecole-de-musique.stg-centre@orange.fr - 03 88 36 36 97
Saint Thomas Music School
Teacher: Guillaume SEBASTIEN
Rates: Between €450 and €750
2 Rue de la Monnaie - 67000 Strasbourg - contact@em-et-thomas.fr - 03 88 23 56 14
ARES Music School
Teachers: Sylvie BUSSIERE, Jean-Marc PAULIN
Price: Between €450 and €800
10 Rue d'Ankara - 67000 Strasbourg - contact@ares-actif.fr - 03 88 61 63 82
Krutenau Music Center
Teachers: Anne-Laure MARTINI, Robin SOUDIERE*
Rates: Between €550 and €850
3 Rue Munch - 67000 Strasbourg - info@cmk-strasbourg.fr
Robertsau Music School
Teacher: Flore KOVAC
Rates: Between €400 and €1000
119 Rue Boecklin - 67000 Strasbourg - cemc.rob@free.fr - 06 86 46 98 81
The Pelican Musician
Teacher: Not known
Prices: Not known
13 Rue des Bonnes Gens - 67000 Strasbourg
École de Musique de la Meinau - Pôle Sud
Teacher: Christophe MACHNIK
Rates: Between €450 and €700
1 Rue de Bourgogne - 67100 Strasbourg - France - infos@pole-sud.fr - 03 88 39 23 40 -
CSC Neudorf Music School
Teacher: Not known
Prices: Not known
42 Rue du Neufeld - 67100 Strasbourg - emn@cscneudorf.org - 03 88 44 44 64
CSC Neuhof Music School
Teacher: Not known
Prices: Not known
4 Impasse Kiefer - 67100 Strasbourg - laetitia.quieti@cscneuhof.eu - 09 53 82 54 01 -
JS Koenigshoffen Association
Teacher: Not known
Rates: up to €430
41 Rue Virgile - 67200 Strasbourg - contact@jsk-asso.fr - 03 88 28 49 71
Cronenbourg Music School
Teacher: Not known
Prices: Not known
3 Rue des Renards - 67200 Strasbourg
CSC Montagne Verte Music School
Teacher: Alexandre COTTIN*
Rates: Between €370 and €400
1 Quai de la Flassmatt - 67200 Strasbourg - p.riehl@cscmontagneverte.asso.fr - 03 88 30 06 06
CSC Elsau Music School
Teacher: Marine MAIRET
Rates: €300 maximum
6 Rue Matthais Grünewald - 67200 Strasbourg - 03 88 30 11 96
CSC Hautepierre Music School
Teacher: Emma ERRERA*
Rates: Between €400 and €550
4 Avenue Tolstoï - 67200 Strasbourg - csc.hautepierre@wanadoo.fr - 03 88 26 19 20
La Barcarolle music school (Eschau - Fegersheim)
Teacher: Charlotte SAULOUP
Rates: Between €200 and €500
60 Rue de la 1ère Division Blindée - 67114 Eschau - labarcarolle@eschau.fr - 07 86 44 38 59
Geispolsheim Music School
Teacher: Stéphanie SECKLER
Prices: Not known
Route Départementale 84 - 67118 - ecolemusique.geispolsheim@gmail.com - 03 88 68 64 28
Eckbolsheim Music School
Professor: Nora BIRO d'INCA
Rates: Between €300 and €680
42 Rue de l'Eglise - 67201 Eckbolsheim - ecoledemusique@eckbolsheim.com - 03 88 78 09 32
Holtzheim - Wolfisheim Intercommunal Music School
Teacher: Not known
Rates: Between €420 and €500
1 Place de la Fontaine - 67810 Holtzheim 35 Rue de la Mairie - 67202 Wolfisheim - musiquewh@wolfisheim.fr
BolérO Music School - Le PréO (Oberhausbergen)
Teacher: Nadège LEY
Rates: Between €360 and €400
5 Rue de Général de Gaulle - 67205 Oberhausbergen - direction.bolero@le-preo.fr - 03 88 56 26 68
École des Arts (Schiltigheim)
Teacher: Not known
Rates: Between €210 and €450
9 Rue des Pompiers - 67300 Schiltigheim - ecoledesarts@ville-shiltigheim.fr - 03 88 18 86 59
La Vill'A Illkirch
Teacher: Not known
Prices: Not known
Rue Kraft - 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden - accueil@lavilla.com - 03 68 00 33 33
École de Musique Ravel (Mundolsheim - Vendenheim - Lampertheim)
Teacher: Not known
Rates: Between €300 and €600
24 Rue du Général Leclerc - 67450 Mundolsheim - ravel.mairiemundo@evc.net - 03 88 20 01 70
Souffelweyersheim Music School
Teacher :Not known
Rates: Between €450 and €500
1 Place du Général de Gaulle - 67460 Souffelweyersheim - martine.simon@gmail.com - 03 88 19 68 85
Ostwald Municipal Music School
Teacher: Alexandre COTTIN*
Rates: Between €400 and €750
17 Allée René Cassin - 67540 Ostwald - musique@ostwald.fr - 06 20 79 02 72
La Wantzenau Music School
Teacher: Robin SOUDIERE
Prices: Not known
11-13 Rue des Héros - 67610 Wantzenau - France ecoledemusique@la-wantzenau.fr - 03 88 59 25 04
Bischheim Music School
Teacher: Anne-Catherine LAFUENTE
Rates: Between €400 and €470
6 Rue Nationale - 67800 Bischheim - musique@ville-bischheim.fr - 03 68 00 33 80
Teacher: Not known
Rates: Between €280 and €400
Maison des Associations - 67800 Bischheim - affaires-scolaires@ville-hoenheim.fr - 03 88 19 23 70
Teacher: Not known
Price: €550
55 Route de Strasbourg - 67960 Entzheim - martin.latrompette@gmail.com - 06 83 92 07 31
Ariane CAMMARATA
- On the road or at home
- Traditional Irish music, learning by ear
- Adults and children of all levels
- Courses in French or English
- 25€ for 1/2 hour and 40€ for one hour
10 rue du Maire Kuss - 67000 Strasbourg - France - arianecammarata@hotmail.com - 06 78 05 79 60
Philippe-Olivier HELMBACHER
- Received at home
- Method adapted to each student
- Adults and children of all levels
- 25€/h
7 Boulevard du Président Poincaré - 67000 Strasbourg - France - philippe.helmbacher@live.fr - 06 48 16 00 64
Darragh QUINN
- On the road and at home
- Traditional Irish music, learning by ear
- Adults and children of all levels
- 30€/h
67000 Strasbourg - France darragh@dnq.design - 07 67 00 65 23
Didn't know where to find a violin teacher in Strasbourg?
In that case, you can always contact me so that I can discuss the matter with you directly. I'm sure that together we can find a solution that will suit you perfectly.
