Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with Olga Yanovich? I've noticed that there are a few teachers that are frequently mentioned as the top teachers (Khroulevitch, Chudnovsky, etc.), and I haven't heard her name come up at all--but she says on her teaching site that she's had students go to Julliard, Eastman, Manhattan School of Music, etc., which suggests that she's producing some excellent violinists. And the excerpts of her own playing on her site are fantastic.

Olga is quite intense as a teacher. This is probably why some (not many) of her students end up at various conservatories. She is well known in the local competition circle as she “encourages” her students to enter these things all year round. Depending on what yours and your child’s musical goal is, Olga may not be a good fit.

Definitely meet with prospective teachers for trial lessons. Make sure their teaching goals are aligned with yours. With music instrument, be prepared to put a ton of time and effort in if Juilliard is the final destination.

Look up the NVMTA Find a Teacher!

Yanovich studied with Vladimir Spivakov, so has a fine heritage in the Russian tradition. Note that most contemporary teaching is now modeled on the Galamian teaching and technique, which can be controversial for students who adopt the Russian style now.

I have a friend (now an adult who has continued to play for fun) who studied with her and liked her. He seemed decently well-taught, but not exceptionally so.

Does anyone have any experience with Olga Yanovich? I've noticed that there are a few teachers that are frequently mentioned as the top teachers (Khroulevitch, Chudnovsky, etc.), and I haven't heard her name come up at all--but she says on her teaching site that she's had students go to Julliard, Eastman, Manhattan School of Music, etc., which suggests that she's producing some excellent violinists. And the excerpts of her own playing on her site are fantastic.

Anonymous wrote:Hi everyone, am looking for violin teacher recommendations for an elementary school-aged (8) beginner in the Vienna/Tysons/Reston/Great Falls area in Virginia. Would like someone who is focused on technique but also encouraging/positive. Any recommendations?

We love Emily Hufnagle, located in Herndon. She has taught both my kids for 3 years (violin and cello). She is great with younger and older kids alike.

What about Musicfully?

Search on nvmta.org or the Suzuki association teacher search website. Contact a few different people and ask for trial lessons before making a decision.

Bumping this for any new recommendations!

The orchestra teacher at their school should have a list.

You could consider the teachers available at the Levine School. Some of them teach at the Falls Church campus.

Ask your child’s school strings teacher, they may have list of violin teachers nearby to recommend.

Bumping this thread. Anyone have recommendations for teachers in Vienna/Tysons/Reston/Great Falls?

Hi everyone, am looking for violin teacher recommendations for an elementary school-aged (8) beginner in the Vienna/Tysons/Reston/Great Falls area in Virginia. Would like someone who is focused on technique but also encouraging/positive. Any recommendations?