Music Lessons
One-on-One Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano Lessons on Long Island
Weekly private lessons with professional musicians at our Huntington, St. James and East Setauket shops, or online. Ages Pre-K to adult, beginner to advanced.
Call (631) 982-1566
Request a lesson online
Phones answered Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (until 7pm Tuesday and Thursday). Or email lessons@liviolinshop.com.
Why students learn with us
- Professional musicians who teach the instrument they play themselves.
- Private, one-on-one lessons every week: 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
- In person or online: three shops with dedicated lesson studios, or lessons from home.
- Parents can watch: our studios have large windows overlooking the shop floor.
- Recitals and audition prep for NYSSMA, Long Island String Festivals, All-County, All-State and college auditions.
Who it is for
Our students range from Pre-Kindergarten to 80 years old. Complete beginners, adults coming back to an instrument, and advanced students preparing for festivals and auditions are all welcome.
How it works
- Call or send a request. Tell us the instrument, the student's age and level, and which shop (or online) suits you.
- We match you with a teacher and a weekly lesson time.
- Start playing. Lessons are billed monthly by automatic payment.
Lesson rates
- 30 minutes a week: $175 per month
- 45 minutes a week: $255 per month
- 60 minutes a week: $300 per month
Siblings and members of the immediate family get a 10% discount.
Instruments and teachers
- Huntington (8 Elm Street, (631) 427-3569): violin and viola with Deborah Vaccaro, Drew Vella, Ellen Richardson and Carina Yee; violin, viola and cello with Ricardo Garcia; cello with Will Taylor; piano with Joanne Nastasi.
- St. James (430-08 North Country Road, (631) 982-1566): violin and viola with Jake Cosentino and Jessica Wong; cello with Tyla Axelrod.
- East Setauket (250 Main Street, (631) 941-6535): violin and viola with Brian Anderson, Emily Bussa, Monica Capiral and Deede Cook; cello with Will Taylor.
- Online: violin and cello with Erica Garcia.
Read our teachers' biographies
Frequently asked questions
How much do lessons cost?
$175 a month for a weekly 30-minute lesson, $255 for 45 minutes and $300 for an hour, billed automatically each month.
What ages do you teach?
Pre-Kindergarten through adult. It is never too late to start.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes. Online lessons fit busy schedules, and you can combine online and in-person lessons.
Can parents watch the lesson?
Yes. Our lesson studios have large windows overlooking the shop floor.
Do lessons follow a school-year calendar?
Yes. See the 2025-2026 lessons calendar (PDF).
Ready to start?
Call us and we will match you with the right teacher.
Music Lessons at the Long Island Violin Shop
By taking music lessons at the Long Island Violin Shop, you will be setting yourself up for success! We offer lessons at all of our locations, in special studio rooms. So don't wait, come by today so you can work with one of our highly qualified instructors.
