Lesson Highlights
- Hand-eye coordination
- Aural & music reading skills
- Rich, mellow tones
Who is it For?
- Aspiring violists
- Orchestra musicians
- Beginners & advanced players
About Our Viola Lessons
Our expert-led viola lessons welcome students of all backgrounds and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. You’ll build a strong technical foundation, develop your musical ear, and explore the viola’s rich, mellow tone through classical repertoire and improvisation. Lessons also build confidence in solo and group settings including string ensembles and orchestras while supporting participation in worship and music ministry.
Our goals for you:
- Develop a strong technical foundation and a good musical ear.
- Grow in versatility by performing classical repertoire as well as improvising.
- Gain confidence in playing solo and in group settings (e.g. string ensemble, orchestra).
Sign up if any of these apply to you:
- You are fascinated with the viola or bowed string instruments, and the music they produce.
- You wish to broaden your musical horizons through learning the viola.
- You wish to improve your playing to actively participate in worship and/or music ministry.
- You desire to begin an enriching, lifelong journey with meaningful and purposeful experiences.
- You want to challenge yourself with learning something new.
Sessions:
Beginner / Grade 1-4
45 min
Grade 5-8
60 min
Enhanced Offerings
As a student of MSM, you will get to access to the following benefits
Community Projects
Serve the community with music through recitals and outreach events.
Studio Rentals
Rent our studios at a special rate for your practices and exam recordings.
Performance Opportunities
Share your music and gain exposure through at least 2-3 performances a year.
Masterclasses
Hone your craft beyond lesson time through masterclasses on both individual and collaborative music-making.
Meet Our Instructor
Ms Judy Tay
Viola
- Master of Music, Viola Performance, University of Michigan
- 27 years of teaching experience
- Strengths: Teaches all ages; able to leverage on students’ strengths
- Philosophy: “When I teach, I integrate music theory, history, and background on composers with practical instruction to provide a holistic understanding of music.”
Frequently Asked Questions
As MSM offers a wide variety of programmes, the fee varies for each course. Besides lesson fees, a one-time registration fee of $43.60 and a refundable $100 deposit applies for one-on-one music lessons. We recommend a trial lesson first. This gives you time with the teacher, a feel for how lessons are run, and space to share what you hope to learn. Book a trial here.
Our teachers have at least a Diploma in the instrument they teach, and many have Bachelors and Masters in Music. Our stringent teacher interview process also ensures that our teachers have what it takes to teach (and not just perform).
There is no fixed age for starting music lessons. The right time depends on the instrument, the student’s readiness, and their learning goals. We welcome learners of all ages, from young children to adults. A trial class or consultation can help determine the most suitable programme and starting point. Book a trial here.
Besides in-house student recitals, MSM students may also perform in church and community events that are outside the four walls of the school.
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