Oberlin Violin StudioReviews of oberlinviolinstudio.com

I highly recommend Jessica Oberlin and Oberlin Violin Studio! I’m an intermediate adult violinist who plays purely for enjoyment, and I took four private lessons with Jessica through her summer program. I was looking for someone who could help me identify bad habits I had developed over the years and give me some direction on how to take my playing to the next level. Jessica quickly identified several areas that were holding me back and gave me very specific exercises and techniques to work on. In just four lessons, my bow hold has improved, I’ve learned to incorporate collé into my bow stroke, and I have a much better understanding of what I need to work on with my intonation and vibrato. She also helped me realize how much tension I was carrying in my left hand and how that was affecting other aspects of my playing. Jessica is patient, kind, encouraging, and extremely observant. Her online setup is excellent, and I was surprised by how productive private lessons could be virtually. What I appreciate most, though, is that Jessica understands adult violin students. I had searched for live online instruction before, but most teachers expected a commitment to weekly lessons. As an adult playing for enjoyment, that simply isn’t what I need or have time for. I want expert guidance every few weeks to make sure I’m practicing effectively and moving in the right direction. Jessica offers that kind of flexibility. Although her studio is especially welcoming to adult beginners, I would absolutely recommend her to intermediate adult players as well. After only four lessons, I feel more confident and excited about my playing because I finally have a clear path for how to continue improving. I’m joining the Oberlin Violin Studio membership program and plan to continue taking private lessons with Jessica as my schedule allows.

I am very grateful that I found Jessica's Oberlin Violin Studio and took the Violin Beginnings Level II course. I am new to studying the violin and after completing the "One Week Challenge", I decided to invest in the Level II Cohort. I have been so impressed with the quality of the instruction, both in the recorded tutorials and the live classes. In our weekly live classes, in addition to the topic of instruction, we were encouraged to ask questions, to play for each other and to develop a community of learners. During class and in response to our video submissions Jessica provided excellent and individualized instruction, feedback and encouragement. I would highly recommend Oberlin Violin Studio.

This is my second time taking group classes with Jessica. She is always a wonderfully patient and encouraging teacher willing to adjust lessons to participants interests.

Jessica is great and is an awesome teacher! The group is fun and was such an encouraging community! I learned so much and plan to continue.

very comprehensive and detailed course. you'll need to devote some time and effort but it's well worth it. take your time and enjoy the journey.

Jessica is an incredible teacher! She is patient, encouraging, and made learning the violin exciting. I was part of the Level I and Level II program, and she didn’t just teach me to play the violin-she helped me understand the techniques and music theory behind the music, which made a huge difference. Thanks to her guidance, my first recital was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to start the next level

I really enjoyed the classes! The self-paced instructions worked well with my busy lifestyle. The feedback from other students kept me optimistic in learning some of the more difficult parts of the learning experience. Overall I would say this class gave me so much for the price!

I am not new to music, but I am new to the violin. As a multi-decade Trombone, I live in the bass cleff. The Suzuki Method teaches you the violin songs with fingerings, then the notes come later. The treble clef wasn’t clicking for me, and that’s when I saw Jessica’s course in my YouTube feed. Her other videos are nice and clear, and this course ups that by a full octave. Not only are the lessons perfectly spaced and full of downloadable content, but she is engaged with us and very helpful. This course is well worth the money.