Violin Lessons
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1 Instructor
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Ages 6+
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Starting from $119/mo
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30 or 60 minute lessons
Rosin up your bow!
Our violin lessons begin with the fundamentals including proper posture and how to hold the instrument and bow in order to produce a clear, beautiful tone. Students also learn to read musical notation and develop a strong understanding of rhythm and pitches.
As they progress, students build on these skills by learning techniques such as dynamics, vibrato, staccato, legato, and expressive musical phrasing. Lessons are tailored to each student's experience and goals, allowing them to grow at a comfortable pace.
Our instructor teaches using the Suzuki Method, a world-renowned approach that has helped countless students develop into accomplished musicians while building confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Meet Our Violin Instructor
Ashley Kim
VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR
Ashley has been playing the violin since the age of five, studying with Buffalo Suzuki Strings. In addition to her lifelong dedication to music, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from University of Pittsburgh in 2025 and plans to pursue a career in the medical field while continuing to share her passion for music through teaching and performance.
Throughout her musical career, Ashley has been an active member of the Buffalo Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble, performing internationally during Friendship Tours in South Africa and China and sharing the joy of music with audiences around the world. She has also participated in numerous chamber quartets and has performed for weddings and special events.
Ashley was selected to participate in ECMEA from 4th through 12th grade and was also accepted into NYSSMA Area All-State orchestra in 2019 and 2020.
Passionate about teaching, Ashley has been instructing students using the Suzuki Method since 2021. She works well with both beginner and advanced students, helping new musicians build strong foundational skills while supporting experienced players in further developing their technique and artistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have pianos and drums on location. Students must have their own instruments for all other lesson types.
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Students will have a weekly lesson.
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We have both half hour and hour options available.
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All lessons are held at our location at 1090 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14150.
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No, we only offer lessons in-person.
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We begin enrollment at ages 7 or older. For students ages 5 and 6, we ask that you reach out to us about scheduling a free assessment lesson to see if the student is ready to begin lessons.
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There is a one time, non-refundable registration fee of $30 per student due at the time registration. Tuition is $119 per month for 30 minutes lessons per student. First month's payment is due at time of registration. Boulevard Music Lessons reserves the right to remove any student from the schedule and collect any fees associated with late payment.
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We offer one makeup per month due to absence. We require 24 hours notice to be eligible for a makeup lesson. On months where the student would receive five lessons in a month due to there being five weeks, we don’t offer a makeup for the first absence.
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It is at the teacher’s discretion to end a lesson early due to any student misbehavior. Any student arriving 15 minutes late or later will not be given a lesson.
