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Classical Violin Lessons

Learn a fun mix of Folk Tunes, Contemporary Songs & Violin Music by classical composers - Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and Paganini...
• Ages 6-adult
• Beginners Welcome!
• No previous music experience is necessary!
• Private &/or Family Duo 30 min. lessons.
• Weekly lessons are held year round.
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"Jump in & Start Making Music!"

Pierre Jacques Pleau

Musician & Teaching Artist
Serving Youth & Families since 1996
Every Music Lesson is like Going on Vacation!

Music Lessons @
GrandStay Hotel - Cambridge, MN
AmericInn Lodge - North Branch, MN

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Q: "Is it a Violin or is it a Fiddle?!"
A:  "There are 2 names for this amazing instrument!"
Q: "Can family members take music lessons together &/or have lessons back to back?"

Fun Options for Family & Friends

Duo Lessons: Parent/child, Grandparent/grandchild or siblings...  Take a 30 min duo lesson on the same kind of instrument (example: violin).
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 guitar & 1 violin) and spend part of the time playing music together!
Q: "What do students learn beyond playing songs?"
A:  “In order to learn to play the Violin like a pro (achieve great sound), there are a number of skills that are focused on during lessons:
  • Good form and posture
  • Left hand Violin hold/position (for ease of playing and visual effect)
  • Excellent right hand bow hold (classic bow hold for agility - freedom of movement)
  • Intonation Success! (Learn the secret techniques for playing in tune on the Violin’s fretless fingerboard!)
  • Rhythm! (Learn how to tap out the rhythm to keep time while playing the Violin as well as how to play in time with  other instruments)
  • The Violin learning method uses the aural music tradition of 
‘Listen, Watch & Play!’ as well as standard music notation with ‘Tabs’ for easy reading!
Q: "Will there be opportunities for students to play together?"

​Music Lesson Jams

Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 guitar & 1 violin) and spend part of the time playing music together!
Violin Lessons include playing with, mandolin, ukulele &/or guitar accompaniment
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​Jam Camps

As students progress they can sign-up for 'Jam Camps' 
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​Festival Performances

Students who are interested in performing
can audition to perform music at festivals…
Students can use their own Good Quality Violin or rent one from NSTC

Violin Outfits for Rent

(violin, bow, case, rosin & tuner)
Sizes: 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 & 4/4 (full size)
For Rent from NSTC: $16/month
Security Deposit: $100
Contact Pierre for instrument availability

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"Have more Questions?"

Take a fun easygoing Intro Lesson to find out more about the Violin!
Instrument provided upon request for the Intro Lesson - dependent on availability
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