There is no such thing as a difficult musical instrument to learn, be it cello lessons or violin lessons. Each challenges the musician in different ways. The most important thing is the mindset and determination of the student, as well as the teaching skills of the music teacher. Ace these two factors, invest in a great sounding cello and easy to handle cello bow, and you are good to go. For detailed guidance to start you on your cello class journey in Singapore, or anywhere in the world, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
Investment grade violin can be contemporary or antique. Do be aware that the price upside for antique violin (age 80 years and above) may have more upside, as the luthier has passed on. Hence the number of violin circulating worldwide is limited to what he has produced in his life time.
Yes online music classes are cheaper when you compare it to face-to-face lessons. Reason being we remove the need to travel. So you do not need to factor travel costs as well as time it costs for the music teacher to travel.
Online music lessons can be effective as long as the student pays attention 100% during the lesson, absorb what is being taught and replicate the technique taught. External factors which may hinder the effectiveness of online music classes include the lack of ability of the music teacher to adjust posture and position of the student, the quality of internet connection, and the quality of the equipment used which includes the laptop, microphone and camera.
There are always pros and cons to online lessons versus face-to-face lessons. Different people have different requirements so you should explore both online ukulele lessons and face-to -ace ones, to see which one suits you better.
Online music lessons are certainly worth it if you are removing the costs of travel as well as paying for the music teacher’s time to travel to the music studio or to your place for lessons. The difference saved per lesson over a time frame of 6 months can probably go towards a few extra music classes.
The ukulele can be a good introductory musical instrument for young students looking to transition into the acoustic guitar. It is smaller in size and has four strings, as compared to the acoustic guitar. So ukulele classes may be better suited in this instance.
With the right positive attitude, strong parental guidance as well as an experienced violin teacher who know how to structure the violin lesson for kids in an interesting manner, your child should find learning to play the violin a breeze.
Most parents are eager for their children to start music lessons at very young age of 3 or 4. Do bear in mind that your child needs develop physically to be ready to play on the keyboard and start lessons. You can explore keyboard classes when your child turns age 5 or 6.
Your child needs to be physically developed and ready before starting piano lessons. Ideally age 6 onwards. Any younger, your child may not have the strength to press on the piano keys. The hand span may not be broad enough to play notes which are one octave apart.
The earlier, the better. Having said that, I have adult students in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who have started beginner violin classes and progress really well. So there is no such thing as being too late in learning the violin. If you have the interest, seize the day, do not procrastinate and contact Stradivari Strings to book your beginner violin lessons.
A crack on the violin, viola, cello or double bass can be on the surface only. In some cases, the crack has deepened and cracked through the entire width of the wood. This can still be repaired by using a special glue to patch up the crack.
Many are surprised that adults can learn to play the cello too. In fact, 6 out of 10 of our students are adult learners who have no music background before starting cello classes. Have no fear as our cello teachers will guide you well during your adult cello lessons. Contact Stradivari Strings at info@stradivaristrings.com or +65-98137769 to discuss.
Many people think that learning the violin is only for young children. Actually, adults can also start violin lessons. Many of our adults students have successfully learnt to play the violin. Coaching adult learners require a different skills set compared to coaching children. To jumpstart your learning journey on the violin with adult violin lessons, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to arrange.
Yes of course. Adults certainly can start music lessons. The benefits a multifold including connecting with other adults over music, challenging the mind to prevent the onset of possible dementia, relaxing the mind and sooth the soul.
This is not recommended. It is best that you get a piano (it can be upright or grand piano), or a digital piano with weighted keys to practice on. The feel of the keyboard keys is very different so not suitable for daily practice for your piano classes.
With a positive and motivated attitude, a good set of cello and bow which produces great tone, a laptop and a quiet room — you can certainly learn the cello online. The important thing to note is to identify a cello teacher with great coaching credentials who is also savvy in the details required to conduct online lesson lessons effectively. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 or email us to arrange.
It is possible to learn to play the flute without a flute teacher, in the initial stage. However if you wish to be good at it, and not pick up bad habits on the way, you should hire a certified flute teacher to guide you.
You can start flute classes online with two options. One, hire a professional level flute teacher and arrange weekly lessons via an online coaching platform such as skype or zoom. Alternatively, you can purchase access to a flute lesson course and review the videos to learn to play the flute. Check our Stradivari Strings’ online flute classes here:
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If you have some music background you may be able to get away with learning to play the saxophone without a saxophone teacher. However if you do not have music background, you will need coaching in terms of theory, rhythm and how to handle the saxophone. So it is better that you invest saxophone lessons.
Within a month, an adult with no music background can learn to play a few basic scales, understand basic rhythm and basic theory. You can learn the violin in a month however what you can achieve is only the tip of the iceberg. An adult learner who seriously wishes to master the violin should devote 2 to 3 years of practice, to be independent of the violin teacher and sight read basic to intermediate music scores and play with emotion.
Sure of course you can. There is no fixed rule which states that you need to progress from acoustic guitar or classical guitar background in order to be good at electric guitar. If you like the genre of rock or metal, do proceed with electric guitar classes first.
Yes you can. Find a great keyboard teacher with good energy who loves to impart his skills to his student. Invest in a keyboard, practice regularly and you will find keyboard lessons very easy to pick up.
With concise instructions from your piano teacher, a positive mindset and eagerness to learn, you will find piano classes a breeze. Many have managed to learn to play the piano. So you should be able to do so easily as well.
Yes of course you can. You will need to prepare your own ukulele – most popular sizes are the soprano or the concert size ukulele, a guitar pick or two, a positive and motivated mind set and proper equipment like a laptop for your online ukulele class.
Yes you certainly can learn to play the violin in 6 months under the guidance of a violin teacher. As to how well you can play a song, to express the emotions required, that will come with time and may take longer than that.
You can try to learn the violin by watching Instagram or youtube videos of how other violinists play. However it is very difficult to master this 100% perfectly without a violin teacher. My advice to all aspiring violinists is to start on the right footing and engage a properly certified coach for violin lessons.
I have met some students who try to learn the violin from watching youtube videos. It is not easy to pick up the subtle techniques needed to play the violin fluidly and produce good tone. You will need a violin teacher to instruct you and give you instant feedback and posture adjustment. As such, it is best to sign up for beginner violin lessons so as to get your foundation right.
I have been in the music education line for more than a decade. During this time frame I have encountered a few students who attempt to teach themselves to play on the cello online, without going through proper online cello lessons. Sadly, I have not met anyone who can play on the cello flawlessly without a cello teacher. Do check out Stradivari Strings online cello course whereby you can get access to our beginner and intermediate level courses here:
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No it is not advisable to learn classical guitar without lessons. There are a lot of theory aspects which you need guidance from, from a guitar teacher. You need to build your foundation well and a good teacher will help to ensure that.
Yes you can get a basic understanding of music theory by referring to music theory books. However up to a certain point you may need to engage a music theory teacher and start lessons. During these music theory classes, you can work with your coach to learn how to apply the theory concepts to your musical instrument of choice.
It is possible to self learn the electric guitar without a guitar teacher, if you have some foundation in the acoustic or classical guitar. However there will be up to a point where you plateau and cannot progress much further in your playing techniques. In this case, you can contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 and we can put you in touch with one of our senior level teachers accordingly.
If you wish to teach yourself to play the ukulele without lessons, you can order books and read them. Or go online and watch how other musicians play the ukulele. You may need to hire a ukulele teacher to take your level up higher, at a later stage.
You can try to learn to play the violin by observing how violinists play. However as a beginner, you will need constant feedback from a violin teacher in terms of posture, bow and violin hold, intonation training, correct bowing pattern and so on. It is not easy to imitate a professional violinist when one is a total beginner learning how to handle the musical instrument. As such my advice will be to engage a coach to start violin lessons
Music lessons can certainly be taught online. There are many places worldwide where one may not necessarily have a music teacher specializing in the musical instrument you wish to learn. The next best option would be to scout for a coach anywhere in the world and start online music classes.
I have been in the music education sphere for many years. The violin is a more complex musical instrument compared to the recorder or the ukulele, for example. It is not easy for beginners to pick up all the minute points required to master bowing on the violin to produce good tone. As such a better option will be to start your violin lessons in a violin school.
It is not possible to learn classical guitar playing techniques properly, without the guidance of a guitar teacher. Invest your time and resource to get a good guitar teacher. You will not regret it. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to discuss.
Not everyone lives in a location with access to a great guitar teacher. May have come to rely on the internet to learn to play the electric guitar online with weekly lessons. So yes, it is possible to learn the electric guitar online.
Yes of course, from age 6 to teenagers to adults and retirees. All can start acoustic guitar classes and learn to form basic chords, various strumming techniques and strum to popular songs.
It is possible to learn to play the ukulele by yourself without the tutelage of a ukulele teacher. However, if you wish to take your playing skills higher, do consider engaging a ukulele coach. There are many options available aside from face to face lessons – you can enrol in a ukulele course online and review the videos, or engage a coach anywhere in the world and have live, lessons online.
Yes, definitely. The older the violin, the better tone quality it produces. However the violin must be played over the years and not left in storage. Practicing on your newly acquired violin does give it a soul in improve the tone quality over time.
Yes, to a certain degree. The difference between online violin classes versus face-to-face lessons is the physical interaction between the student and teacher. For beginner it may be good to consider a hybrid of both online and face-to-face lessons.
As in all our other music instruments program, we can arrange paid trial music theory lessons. The location of the lesson can be at our music studio, your location or the music theory teacher’s location. Do connect with Stradivari Strings at +6598137769 to arrange.
We value the time and effort of our violin teachers in getting their qualifications and experience in teaching the violin. Hence we only arrange violin lessons which are paid. We hope all our students do understand this.
Yes we do arrange a paid trial violin lesson in Singapore so that both the student and teacher can assess suitability in terms of teaching style, synergy, student’s motivation level to learn to play the violin and so forth. If one trial lesson is too short to make this assessment, we can arrange 2 lessons over 2 weeks. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to discuss.
If you compare the tone quality of a violin which has been recently made versus a similar range violin which was hand crafted many years ago, the latter would sound better (in most cases). The reason is the older violin has been played in, or “seasoned”. That is why some violinists prefer playing on antique violin.
Yes, the tone quality of a viola gets better with age. That is provided that the violist constantly plays on the viola to enhance the tone quality of the musical instrument. A viola which is 50 years old, for example, sound more sonorous than one which is just crafted. Not only because the former has been played on for years, but also the age of the maple wood used to craft the older viola is much older. That is why some violists prefer to invest in an antique level or old viola.
If you wish for your electric guitar coach to go to your place for lessons, you can prepare 2 sets of amplifier and electric guitar. One set for you and the other for your guitar teacher. If you wish for your teacher to bring his acoustic guitar over for lessons, that can be discussed. You may need to fund his transport accordingly if he needs to carry several guitars (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele) around to coach students throughout the whole day.
Have a clear mind so as to understand the theory concepts taught, practice on the examples given on the theory work book, ask your music theory teacher questions if you do not understand.
You can start off by finding a good online music school which offers online violin lessons. Check out the credentials of the violin teacher who will be conducting the violin lessons. One such online violin course you can sign up is by Stradivari Strings, check it out here:
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If you have friends who know how to strum the acoustic guitar, you can get a few tips from them. But it is best to look for a guitar teacher who is accredited and has the right playing skills. You can then build your foundation well and progress forward smoothly. For acoustic guitar lessons, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
You can try to teach yourself to play the electric guitar without online lessons. First, you need to get a set of electric guitar with amplifier, a metronome. Next you can observe how other guitarists perform and try to emulate that. If you find that you cannot improve further, you can try face to face guitar classes or online guitar class.
Choosing your first cello can be mind boggling. There are so many different cello with different tone quality. Also the price range can be wide. Which size should you go for? It is best to play on the cello range yourself as the cellist forms part of the trio comprising the cello and cello bow. For solid advice and guidance, contact Stradivari Strings for an appointment today.
There are many factors involved in deciding which music school you wish to enrol in. Some of the important factors are: distance to your home or your work place, the credentials and experience of the music teacher who coaches at that particular music school, and so on. Visit the school to see the facilities such as the music studio and equipment. Meet up with the owner of the school to get an understanding of any rules and regulations which you need to be aware of before starting music lessons. One such great music school in Singapore you should visit is Stradivari Strings. Contact us at +65-98137769 to arrange an appointment.
Selecting your first violin may be a daunting experience. For a novice, it can be quite overwhelming and confusing. Contact a violin specialist such as Stradivari Strings. We have decades of experience curating a great range of violin, for all budgets. Call us at +65-98137769 to arrange an appointment.
There are several specialist violin and cello shops in Singapore. The main factors you would wish to look at, when deciding where to buy your violin in Singapore, is the following: (1) Longevity of the shop, how long it has been operating. (2) the availability of a luthier for repair and restoration service (3) The quality and range of violin and cello available for sale in the violin shop (4) the service level.
Stradivari Strings has been operating since 2010, more than a decade of experience. Come by our shop to experience great service, a wide range of violin and cello selection, and try out the range to gauge the quality of the musical instruments. We also have an in house luthier who is European trained with years of repair and restoration experience. Contact us at +65-98137769 to arrange an appointment.
You can locate a good violin teacher through word of mouth. Ask around your neighbourhood or acquaintances who may be learning the violin and they may recommend someone whom them have worked with. However, this may take some time and very often the referred teacher may not have the time slot available to coach you. To locate a good violin teacher quickly, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
To accelerate your child’s progress on the violin, you can start violin lessons with your child. Learn from the violin teacher what is taught during each weekly violin lesson for kids, and practice daily in between lessons with your child. As a bonus, you can use this as parent – child bonding time.
Investment grade violin retain its value and the value also appreciate with time. What factors drive the price up? Demand versus supply. Typically, investment grade violin are handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces. These are not mass produced. An investment grade violin is also typically crafted by a well known luthier, whether alive or otherwise. To learn more about investment grade violin, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769. We will be happy to share with you our extensive knowledge accordingly.
It is certainly easy. You need to find an online ukulele course which teach you the basics of strumming on the ukulele as well as basic chords. Then you will need to spend time practicing so that you play as good as the coach. For an easy to follow, ukulele online class, check out Stradivari Strings online ukulele classes here:
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Whether it is easy or difficult depends on the student’s mindset and will power to learn. This applies to anything one embarks on, not only violin lessons. Bowed strings instruments are comparatively more complicated as you need to learn how to draw the bow across the strings to produce good tone. So it takes quite a number of beginner violin lessons for adults, and many hours of good quality practice before one can master it confidently.
Lesson frequency for private violin lessons is normally once a week. This allows you enough time to internalize what has been taught, and practice over 6 days before your next lesson. A small percentage of students prefer lessons two times a week. This does accelerate your learning progress very fast.
For my adult violin lessons, students with no music background will be paced through basic music theory, note reading, rhythm training, aural training, scales and arpeggio as well as basic technique pieces. One can expect to pick up foundational skills between 3 to 6 months. During this time period, you will also learn to play 10 to 12 songs on the violin. An adult who wishes to progress to intermediate level should plan another 1 to 2 years of training. Thereafter, another 2 or 3 years to achieve advance level playing. Do note that different people have different musical ability so some may progress at a faster rate. Challenge yourself today and contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to arrange adult violin lessons.
Plan at least 6 months to a year to get your foundation correct on the guitar. Then another 1 to 2 years to reach intermediate level playing. Add another 1 to 2 years to advance level performance level.
Based on a once a week lesson schedule, one can completed music theory up till grade 5 level within 8 months or less. If you opt for 2 times a week music theory lesson frequency, you can aim to complete to grade 5 level within 4 months.
As compared to face-to-face lessons, students may take a longer time to progress to intermediate or advance level via online cello lessons. This is because certain details of the hand posture on the fingerboard or the bowing direction may not be clear online versus seeing it live. There may be some guesswork involved on the student’s part to experiment hence the progress may be slower.
If you put in effort to understand what is taught during you weekly cello classes, you can expect to be quite good in two to three years. You may not be professional performance level yet but you should be able to play intermediate level pieces with ease.
You should plan around two years for electric guitar lessons. In this time frame, you would have mastered many chord formations as well as strumming patterns to play a big selection of rock and pop songs.
Typically one can play simple songs on the flute after a few months, for more complex songs which require higher level techniques, you may need 2 to 3 years to be good. In general, the more you practice, the faster you will progress.
If you are a total beginner with no music background, plan 6 to 9 months as you will need training in the following areas — theory, rhythm, aural, musicianship. If you the keyboard is your second musical instrument, then you probably need only 2 to 3 months to master the basics.
The ukulele is one of the easiest musical instruments to learn as online lessons, even children as young as 3 years old can start lessons. Over 4 weeks, you should be able to strum simple chords. Give yourself 3 to 6 months, you should be able to master different strumming techniques, learn to sing as your strum, and have a small repertoire of popular music under your belt. Ready to start your online ukulele class? Check out Stradivari Strings online music lessons here:
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With daily practice, you can target 3 to 6 months to be good at strumming the ukulele to the songs of your choice. You can even learn to sing and strum at the same time.
Ideally you should start off with minimum 45 minutes of music lessons. This allows the music teacher to have enough time to cover theory as well as practical aspects of handling the musical instrument. As for young children, the attention span is shorter hence you can consider starting with 30 minute lessons.
Working on lesson frequency of once a week, one can take six months to a few years to master playing the flute with flute classes. If you have music background, you will pick up the techniques faster. If you devote adequate practice time on the flute, you will also master it better.
Different people progress at different pace. Give yourself 3 to 6 months to get your foundation right, with weekly beginner violin classes. 1 year to 3 years to progress to intermediate level. 3 years to 6 years to advance level playing. After that you can go for master violin classes with one of our maestro level violin teachers at Stradivari Strings.
Now that you have enrolled yourself in a violin school and started lessons, the next important thing which you need to know is to understand how long you should practice on the violin. Actually, it is not really the length of the practice sessions that is important, but how mindful you are when you do your violin practice. A beginner will do well with 15 to 30 minutes of mindful practice on a daily basis, rather than one practice session of 2 hours a week.
If you are a beginner level student, half an hour to forty five minutes of daily practice is sufficient, in between your weekly online guitar classes. When you need to pick up more difficult playing techniques, or work through a performance level repertoire, you may need to extend your practice time to an hour or more per day.
It is important to devote mindful practice time daily when you start guitar classes. 20 to 30 minutes daily is ideal in the beginning. As you progress along well week by week and learn more content during your guitar classes, you can extend your practice time to 45 minutes or 1 hour daily.
Do understand that learning to play a more complex musical instrument like the violin takes more time. To be somewhat good at sight reading a music score and be independent of a violin teacher, you probably will need to invest 9 to 18 months of lessons. Based on a monthly count of 4 lessons, that works out to 36 to 72 lessons.
This depends on how fast the student can grasp music concepts, how much quality practice time the student puts in to perfect the violin playing techniques, and how driven the student is to progress fast. Most violin schools in Singapore pace the students at a comfortable speed of 6 to 8 years, for the student to progress to advance level. A small selection of violin schools will tailor the lesson plan to how fast the student can pick up techniques. You can trust Stradivari Strings to ensure that time is not wasted and that you progress as fast as possible, to the best of your ability.
Here is a guide on electric guitar lesson fee in Singapore:
Beginner level electric guitar lessons | $40 to $60 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level electric guitar classes | $50 to $80 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level electric guitar lessons | $60 to $90 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the electric guitar teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Here is a guide on saxophone lessons fee in Singapore. Do note that below is a guide only and the final fee depends on the qualifications and background of the coach, whether the lesson is planned on peak or non-peak hours, and the location of the lesson, whether the students is beginner or advanced level:
Fee from $60 | duration 30 to 45 minutes |
Fee from $75 | duration 45 minutes to 1 hour |
Here is a guide on acoustic guitar lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level acoustic guitar lessons | $35 to $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level acoustic guitar classes | $50 to $70 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level acoustic guitar lessons | $60 to $80 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the acoustic guitar teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Cello lessons fees are higher than other musical instruments such as piano or violin, primarily because there are less cello teacher in Singapore. Budget from $50 per lesson of 30 minutes upwards. Fees vary based on location as well as profile of the cello coach
Here is a guide on cello lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level cello lessons | From $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level cello classes | From $70 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Advance level cello lessons | From $80 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the cello or double bass teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
Here is a guide on classical guitar lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level classical guitar lessons | $40 to $60 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level classical guitar classes | $50 to $80 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level classical guitar lessons | $60 to $90 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the classical guitar teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Flute lesson fees vary depending on the qualifications and experience of the flute teacher. In Singapore, expect to pay $60 per 45 minute lesson for beginner flute lessons. You can expect the fees to be higher depending on the location of the lesson as well as the qualifications and experience of the flute teacher. Here is a guide on flute lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level flute lessons | From $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level flute classes | From $60 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Advance level flute lessons | From $70 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the flute teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
There is a price variance between acoustic, electric and classical guitar lessons. Here is a guide on guitar lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level guitar lessons | $35 to $60 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level guitar classes | $50 to $80 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level guitar lessons | $60 to $90 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the guitar teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Here is a guide on keyboard lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level keyboard lessons | $35 to $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate keyboard classes | $40 to $60 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level keyboard lessons | $60 to $80 | Duration 45 minutesto one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the keyboard teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Music lessons usually costs $30 per 30 minutes. For a 45 minute lesson, fees are $45. However the fees range based on the type of music instrument you wish to learn. There is also variation in fees based on the location of the lesson. For a more precise quotation, do contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Here is a guide on violin lesson fee in Singapore:
Beginner level music lessons | From $30 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level music classes | From $50 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Advance level music lessons | From $60 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the music teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
Our music theory teacher specialists can coach from ABRSM grade 1 to grade 8 level music theory. Here is a guide on music theory lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level music theory lessons | From $30 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level music theory classes | From $50 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Advance level music theory lessons | From $60 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the music theory teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
Online flute lessons are cheaper than face to face lessons. Typically you can save the transport and time costs per lesson. This usually works out to be as much as 10% to 20% of the lesson cost. So if a face to face flute class costs $60 per 45 minutes, then expect to pay $45 to $50 per minute for the online version.
This depends on a number of factors including which musical instrument — typically saxophone, flute, cello, viola and violin lessons are higher priced versus guitar, piano and ukulele lessons. Reason being there are less such music teachers specializing in the higher fees musical instrument. A function of demand and supply. Typically one can budget from $30 per lesson for 30 minute lesson. For a more accurate idea, you can email info@stradivaristrings.com or call/ whattsapp +65-98137769.
Here is a guide on piano lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level piano lessons | $30 to $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate piano classes | $40 to $60 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level piano lessons | $60 to $80 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the piano teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Here is a guide on ukulele lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level ukulele lessons | $35 to $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate ukulele classes | $40 to $70 | Duration 30 minutes to one hour |
Advance level ukulele lessons | $60 to $80 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the ukulele teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769.
Fees for violin classes in Singapore varies according to the experience and qualifications of the teacher. The range can be from $30 for 30 minutes for normal violin coach, to higher budget for professional violin teachers based in the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. So that we can better understand your needs, do contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to discuss.
Here is a guide on violin lesson fee in Singapore:
Beginner level violin lessons | $30 to $60 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level violin classes | $50 to $80 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Advance level violin lessons | $60 to $90 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Master violin lessons by Singapore Symphony Orchestra based violin teacher | From $110 | Duration 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the violin teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
A full time violin teacher in Singapore can make in excess of Singapore $5000 per month. This could be higher, depending on whether the coach has more intermediate or advance level students versus beginner level ones. An experienced coach with more than 10 years of teaching experience will command more fees and can take in more than Singapore $8000 per month.
A beginner cello costs around $500 in a cello shop. These are factory made, with fast turn over. As the price is rather affordable, the quality of the wood used to craft the cello may not be to ideal standard. Also the fittings of this range of cello are lower grade, hence you may experience issues such as tuning pegs not fitted well into the peg box, cello bridge not properly cut to the right height and curvature, cello strings which sound metallic and feels harsh on the fingers. As such you may wish to start off with beginner level handcrafted cello, price range around $1000+.
The price range of cello in a cello shop is quite wide. This can range from $500 to thousands of dollars. Factory range cello are lower in price point, however the tone quality may not be desirable, the parts of the cello (such as the tuning pegs, the bridge, the tail piece and end pin) may not withstand wear and tear and you may need to service it frequently. The premium, hand crafted cello range typically sound much mellower and it will be easier for cello students to pick up techniques. Speak to Stradivari Strings, a reputable cello shop in Singapore, today to find out more. Call or whattsapp +65-98137769
A 4/4 size violin is a full size violin for adults. For factory made violin, the price can be below $300. For hand crafted violin, the price can be from $500 upwards. Again, the price range is very diverse. It is best for you to arrange an appointment to come by Stradivari Strings, an established violin shop in Singapore, to select.
I highly recommend that a motivated viola student start off with a hand-crafted viola. Reason being better grade maple good is used, the workmanship is better (compared to factory range viola), and the parts used to set up the viola are better grade. These all impact on the playability and tone quality of the viola.
If you go to any reputable violin shop, you will learn that the good violin range are typically 100% hand crafted from naturally dried maple spruce. For any beginner student aspiring to go to intermediate level, or any existing intermediate level violin student looking to upgrade violin, one can budget $1000 to $3000. An advanced level violin will be priced $3000 and above. Advance level, investment grade violin can go up to one million dollars or more. Check out violin shops personally to ascertain what you require.
The price range of hand-crafted violin can be very wide. As a start, you may budget between $500-$1000 for a hand-crafted violin. You should expose yourself to a wider range so as to appreciate why a violin costs more versus one which costs relatively less. We would love to guide you through the violin selection process. Contact Stradivari Strings to set up an appointment, at +65-98137769.
The price range for fractional size violin for kids ranges from $150 to $500, depending on the size of the violin, and whether the violin is factory made or hand crafted. You should also budget for accessories including the shoulder rest, violin mute, music stand and books. For a one-stop-shop experience, come to Stradivari Strings to select your child’s violin. Alternatively, we can deliver the violin to you with delivery fee.
Violin lessons are affordable if you measure them against all the benefits you gain while learning to master it. For some students, the aim is also to get ABRSM or Trinity certification of Grade 8 or Diploma level with the view of teaching in the future. I always advise such students to consider the violin lessons now as investment for the future as this is a skill set no one can take away from you.
Rental cost for these musical instruments are a fraction of the retail price. The cost varies depending on the quality, tone quality, and playability. The following is a price list chart for rental: Violin rental per month — from $30 depending on size as well as quality of the violin Cello rental per month — from $80 depending on size as well as quality of the cello Saxophone rental per month — from $100 depending on quality of the saxophone Flute rental per month — from $80 depending on quality of the flute
The repair scope of work our luthier can do is very wide. Do contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 (Call or whattsapp) to arrange an appointment so that we can assess your strings instrument personally and advise the options for repair.
Private violin lessons are held one to one, meaning one teacher to one student. So the teacher’s attention is fully focused on the student. As such the fees will be higher versus group violin lessons. Budget from $30 to $60 for 30 minutes for private violin lessons, with the higher range fees charges by professional violin teachers.
A beginner level violin which is factory made is priced below $300. A beginner level hand crafted violin costs $500 and above. Before you rush into getting your first violin, speak to a professional at Stradivari Stings, a renowned violin shop in Singapore, for solid advice as to which range to go for. Contact us as +65-98137769.
Many violin students are surprised that investment grade violin may be priced lower that that they presume. An investment grade violin may start from $5,000. Something that any aspiring violinist may want to consider.
In the beginning it is important to strengthen your lip muscle so that you can produce good tone via the saxophone mouth piece and reed. This takes some time to perfect. So if you can, try to practice daily on your saxophone in between your saxophone classes. Duration can range between 30 minutes to one hours per practice session.
The horse hair from the bow drops off with practice, due to the strength and friction created when you draw the bow across the strings. Typically, you should rehair your bow every 6 months to a year. This depends on how frequent your practice and how much force you exert on your violin or cello bow. Aside from that, even if the horse tail hair does not significantly thin out on your violin, viola or cello bow, a lot of rosin has accumulated on the batch of horse hair and add 5 to 6 grams of weight to your bow. You should therefore rehair your bow accordingly.
After practicing, use a dry cloth to remove the rosin dust from you violin/ viola/ cello/ double bass. Wipe the rosin dust from the fingerboard and underneath the violin strings where the violin bridge is. Periodically, you should also get your instrument sanitized. Bring it over to Stradivari Strings and we can apply a specially formulated coating which prevents keeps your instrument bacteria free. This sanitization service can be applied to violin, violin bows, viola, viola bows, cello, cello bows, double bass and double bass bows.
Absolutely! Our master luthier is professionally trained in Europe and based in Singapore. He has extensive experience doing repair and restoration work. Old strings instruments like the violin and cello require the expertise of someone who has extensive experience as work which needs to be done could be more complicated. The scope of work could include: grafting of button, neck reset, sealing up open seams, changing new fingerboard, customizing new French bridge, cutting and changing new soundpost and so on. Rest assured that your violin or cello is in good hands.
It is a requirement of the Associated Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) that students who wish to pursue grade 6 or higher level practical exams, clear the grade 5 music theory. If you are nearing this intermediate or advance practical level, we can arrange accelerated music theory classes to power you through from grade 1 to grade 5 in a relatively short time frame. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to discuss.
The flute is played by blowing into a mouth piece. In doing so you exercise your diaphragm and core muscles. Playing a piece of flute music is similar to doing planking for several intense minutes. You do expand your lung capacity over time.
You hear a flurry of notes from the classical guitar during classical guitar lessons and imagine that it is difficult to learn to play it. Actually it is not difficult as long as you learn the rhythm correctly, train your fingers to strum really fast. Most important, you need to have good motivation level and attitude so as to enjoy the process.
In some ways it is easier to learn on the electric guitar as it may have lighter gauge strings as compared to the acoustic guitar which makes it easier to pick and finger the strings. The body and neck of the electric guitar is also smaller as compared to the acoustic guitar. Do note that as long as you have a strong interest in any musical instrument, you will find it easy to learn that musical instrument.
There are pros and cons to renting a violin or cello for adults. One big plus point of renting is that this allows the student to try out a few music lessons, get an understanding of how the musical instrument works, before deciding to commit to one long term. However, some are of the opinion that it may be a waste to rent as each month that you commit to renting, it is not paying towards owning a music instrument. As such you will need to weigh these in view of your situation.
Violin and cello come in fractional sizes for children. Typically a child age 3 to 5 starts with a 1/16 size violin, or a 1/8 size cello. The child progressively changes the size of the violin or cello every two years till age 10 or 11. Some parents prefer to rent these fractional size violin/ cello rather than buying these and own 5 musical instruments of different sizes by the time the child grows up. However, you may consider trading the smaller size violin/ cello to bigger size one as an option.
You can budget $45 to $60 per lesson as a start for private violin lessons. A violin teacher trained in pedagogy and music degree certified will command more per lesson. However, the experience you gain learning under this level of teacher is priceless.
It is possible to learn the cello online. As for whether one finds online cello lessons hard or easy, this depends on the ability of the student in terms of grasping concepts like space, rhythm, intonation, theory and so on. A good cello teacher makes it easier for most to learn the cello speedily. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 or email info@stradivaristrings.com to arrange.
If is not difficult to learn the saxophone. Many have learnt how to play on it, from children to adults. If you are not sure, always ask questions during your saxophone classes so your saxophone teacher can fully explain and clear your doubts.
It is not hard to learn the ukulele with proper instructions from a ukulele teacher. Prepare your personal set of ukulele, get a few guitar picks and strum away with guidance from your ukulele teacher.
Some prefer to start acoustic guitar classes first to get an understanding of how the guitar works, before progressing to online electric guitar lessons. The acoustic guitar is lighter than the electric guitar so beginners may prefer the former first. Others prefer to just go direct to their musical instrument of choice if it is the electric guitar. The playing style as well as the handling between both types of guitar is different.
Self-learning the cello online without engaging an accredited cello coach is not advisable. Watching video clips of how other cellists play on the cello, without proper coaching from a guru, is self-sabotaging your route to picking up cello playing techniques flawlessly. You may pick up bad habits and find that it is difficult for you to unlearn these bad habits after months and years.
Yes, it is possible. You need to prepare your own violin, find a place which is quiet so that you are not disturbed as you start your online violin class. Strong internet connection is important, otherwise the video and audio will be lagging and affect your learning progress.
The flute is a wind instruments and it is relatively easier to learn compared to the violin, viola or cello. Do not second guess the difficulty of learning to play the flute. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to arrange a trial lesson to experience it.
The violin is a bowed string instrument which requires mastery of perfect intonation, hand arm and finger coordination. Violin scores are written on the treble clef. Piano scores are written in both treble and bass clef so the pianist needs to coordinate both hands on the piano keys differently. Each musical instrument challenges the learner in a different way. So we cannot definitely say that starting violin lessons as an adult is easier or more difficult versus piano lessons. To be sure, you can contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to try out both instruments before you decide.
You should be able to see and play on the viola which you intend to purchase. Reason being you need to judge the tone quality of the viola in person, rather than relying on beautiful photos of the music instrument. In addition, no one should play on the viola aside from yourself, when selecting one for yourself. Reason being you are part of the trio (of yourself, the viola and the viola bow).
Once in a while, a violin student comes to me with a violin acquired online. Sometimes, the violin bought online is not properly set up — some come with violin bridge which is not cut to the correct height and curvature, some arrive with the sound post inside the violin rolling around in the violin. Most students are disappointed with the tone quality of the violin purchased online. So my advice will be to go to a shop specializing in violin, to select your violin in person.
Some students have asked me for advice whether to go for group violin classes or private violin classes. In my opinion, private one to one violin lesson is more effective as the violin teacher can focus on the student 100%. Posture adjustment, bowing posture, left hand position are all very important aspects to get right. If the teacher’s attention is split between many students in a group class scenario, these points may not be adequately addressed.
If you buy a cello, you have the sense of ownership over the cello and this will actually speed up your learning progress. A rental cello may not be your preferred musical instrument in terms of tone quality and playability, so this may not inspire you to spend time to practice during the days in between your cello lessons. Aside from that, the rental cello bow may not be to the ideal weight and balance point for you, so you may find that you are not sure if you are practicing your cello playing techniques properly. Having said that, if you feel that you need some time to acquaint yourself with how the cello is played before investing in one, do proceed with renting one.
It is basically your preference, whether you start acoustic guitar lessons or electric guitar classes. The genre of music you can cover may be different. Playing styles and techniques are also different. If you are not sure, you can plan trial lessons for each before deciding.
The cello is a bigger bowed strings instrument compared to the violin. Ideally, your child should be age 5 and above to be physically and cognitively ready to start private cello lessons. If you are keen to expose your child earlier to music, you can consider music enrichment programs
Some children are cognitively and physically ready to start violin lessons from age 3. However, most violin teachers prefer to coach children age 5 to 6 onwards as they can better concentrate over a lesson time span of 30 minutes to 45 minutes. If you are not sure if your child is ready to start violin lessons, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 (call or whattsapp) to arrange an assessment session.
We have experience coaching kids as young as 3 or 5 on the ukulele. However this is best done with parental involvement during the weekly ukulele lessons. This enables the parent to practice with the child in between lessons. The next best age will be around 6 years old whereby the child can have lessons independently with the ukulele teacher.
There is no maximum age to enrol in a violin school. However, you should check out the premises as well as the age group of the students enrolled in the academy which you are considering to start lessons. Some music schools focus on children age 12 and below so if you as an adult enrol in that academy, you may feel out of place. Based on my experience, adults well into age 60s, 70s and 80s can also pick up learning the violin easily.
The benefits of violin lessons for adults are multi-fold. Keeping the mind actively engaged by learning the spacial motions around the violin to create good tone, maintains mind agility and prevents onset of dementia. Practicing the violin is also a good work out and keeps you fit. This is also a good activity to help de stress.
The benefits one get by learning to play the violin include keeping the mind sharp, relaxing the soul, improving confidence level and so forth. Experience this for yourself by starting violin lessons and you will definitely not regret it.
The ideal age is age 6. The child is physically big enough to handle the guitar. Also cognitively developed to know to understand concepts such as counting and rhythm. Most importantly, get a good guitar coach who has vast experience working with children.
A good cello for beginner can vary from a factory range one to a hand crafter one. As to which suits, this depends on the cello student in terms of music background, as well as objective for learning to play the cello. You should speak to a cello specialist in a cello shop to understand more. Contact Stradivari Strings at info@stradivaristrings.com or +65-98137769 accordingly.
The rental saxophone will include the saxophone case, and neck strap. For hygiene reasons, you will need to have your personal set of mouth piece, ligature and reed. These can be purchased separately.
The best age to start flute lessons is 7 to 10 years old. Any younger, the child may not have the strength to hold the flute for long period of time.
The best age for children to start music lessons is from 5 to 7 years old. It also depends on the type of musical instrument. The younger kids can start with the violin or ukulele. While the heavier musical instrument such as electric guitar or the saxophone, require the child to be ideally 8 or 9 years old to be able to handle the weight of the musical instrument.
The best online electric guitar lessons are the ones which introduces you the basics of handling the electric guitar, the amplifier, basic strumming patterns, chords and strumming to popular songs. You can check out Stradivari String’s online electric guitar course here:
https://stradivaristrings.heightsplatform.com/courses/master-the-electric-guitar-basic-1-course/preview
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Classical guitars have nylon strings while acoustic guitar uses steel strings. The chord play for acoustic guitar is relatively easier. For beginners, we suggest starting with acoustic guitar lessons before progressing to classical guitar lessons.
The piano and the keyboard are both similar musical instruments, and also different in some aspects. The piano has weighted keys while the keyboard has lighter keys. Moreover, the keyboard needs to be plugged to a power source. If you are interested to play classical music then the piano may be more suited for you. To experience both keyboard and piano lessons, you can contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to arrange.
The viola and the violin are both from the same family group of bowed strings instrument. One difference is the size — the violin measures 14” while the viola size can range between 15” to 16.5”. Secondly, the strings set differently — for the violin, these are G, D, A, E. While for the viola, these are C, G, D and A.
The size of your group violin class should be the smaller the better. The reason being your violin teacher’s attention is split between all the students in the group. If there are 4 violin students in a group class, during a lesson of one hour duration the violin teacher can only focus 15 minutes per student.
Ideally age 6. Children of this age start out with ¼ size guitar and gradually change to ½ size and ¾ size guitar with time. The key factor is to find an acoustic guitar teacher who loves coaching kids this age and communicate well with them during weekly acoustic guitar lessons.
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Aside from qualifications from an accredited examination board such as the ABRSM (Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music) or a music degree awarded by a music conservatory, a good violin teacher possesses the following qualities: patience, the ability to explain concepts which is easy for students to understand, wide range of experience coaching students who learn in different ways.
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The rental saxophone will include the saxophone case, and neck strap. For hygiene reasons, you will need to have your personal set of mouth piece, ligature and reed. These can be purchased separately.
You can expect that the pace of the group violin classes to be as fast as the slowest student in the class. If you are musically more inclined than your counterparts in the beginner violin class, then you will be bored with what is covered as these are topics which you are already familiar with. In this case, you should do better with one to one violin lessons.
Adults typically use full size (4/4 size) cello. Petite size adults with smaller hand span may play on a 7/8 or 3/4 size cello. The size chart for children is as follow:
Cello size | Age range |
1/8 size cello | Age 5 to 7 |
¼ size cello | Age 7 to 9 |
½ size cello | Age 9 to 11 |
¾ size cello | Age 11 to 13 |
However it will be ideal if you or your child can go personally to a cello shop to measure for the correct cello size. Not sure which size of cello suits? Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 for a professional measurement.
You can ascertain the size of your viola by measuring the length of your arm. Here is a guide:
Age | Arm Length | Viola size |
14 to adult | Over 26” | 16” |
14 to adult | 25” to 25.5” | 15.5” |
12 – 13 | 24.5” to 25” | 15” |
9-12 | 23”-24.5” | 14” |
In general, the size chart for fractional violin (by age) is as follow:
Age 3 to 5 years old — 1/16 size
Age 5 to 7 years old — 1/8 size
Age 7 to 9 years old — ¼ size
Age 9 to 11 years old — ½ size to ¾ size
Age 11 and older — ¾ size to 4/4 size
The above is an indicative size chart. It is best to bring your child to our shop at Stradivari Strings, so that we can correctly measure your child for the correct size violin.
The starting age for flute lessons, whether online or face to face is the same. Most teachers prefer the child to be age 6 or older before starting flute classes online. Any younger and the child has not enough diaphragm capacity to play on the flute.
The best time to have your violin class is during off-peak days and off-peak hours. The violin teacher will be more relaxed and may also extend the violin lesson duration if needed. When are the best off-peak days for violin class? These would be Mondays to Fridays, during weekdays. Off peak hours will be on weekdays in the morning or afternoon before 5pm. Don’t worry if you can only have violin lessons during peak hours, we at Stradivari Strings will do our best to place you under one of our dedicated violin teachers. Contact +65-98137769 to arrange.
In Singapore, there are a few specialist musical instruments shop which specializes on bowed strings instruments including the violin, viola, cello and double bass. If you are looking to buy a violin in Singapore, look for one which has curated a wide range so you can try out the different violin and appreciate the difference. You should contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 for a violin selection session. You will be awed by the range and we will share with you a lot of information so you can make good decision on which violin to go for.
Definitely, from a reputable violin dealer with many years of experience dealing with both contemporary and antique violin. You can come by Stradivari Strings to select — we are located at #02-23 Sultan Plaza, 100 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199001.
In Singapore, you have a myriad of location options as to where to plan your violin lessons. Popular options will be at a music studio, at your home or at a teacher’s home. There are also group violin lessons which are held at community centres in Singapore. No matter your choice, you can connect with Stradivari Strings as we have violin coaches located all over Singapore. We will very likely be able to locate a suitable violin teacher for you. Contact +65-98137769 to arrange.
A great option will be from Stradivari Strings, a boutique violin shop/ cello shop in Singapore. We are centrally located near the beach road/ Lavender/ Nicoll Highway area. Walking distance from Lavender MRT and Nicoll Highway MRT. Car park is available at Sultan Plaza (multi storey car park) as well as HDB car parks around the vicinity.
There are many music schools in Singapore. However, one which specializes in bowed strings instrument and is known as a violin school, is rare. One such well known violin school in Singapore is Stradivari Strings. Established in 2010, we have taught hundreds of aspiring violinists. Contact us at +65-98137769 to arrange violin lessons.
Both are equally easy to learn. It really depends on the interest level of the student as well as how the guitar teacher makes the lesson come alive.
There are so many options available — zoom, skype, whattsapp video, facetime and so on. Experiment with each of them to discover which is most convenient and easy for you to use during your online violin lessons.
Majority of beginner saxophone students start off with the alto saxophone in beginner saxophone lessons. The tenor saxophone in comparison is heavier and the soprano saxophone is longer.
Yes you can play on the electric guitar without switching on the amplifier. The sound projection will be soft though, so you may feel that there is no wow factor when you learn to play the techniques during your electric guitar classes.
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Student
I started violin lessons for the first time with almost zero music background at Stradivari Strings. Violin classes very helpful and fun! My violin teacher Rita is really patient and understanding towards me and is always willing to help me... whenever I have any questions or difficulties. The learning environment is very nice and comfortable and even sells violin at an affordable price. I had help from my violin teacher when selecting a violin. Really look forward to more violin lessons! 🙂
Violin student
We walked into Rita’s shop that day despite in searching for a 1/2 size violin for our 6-year old boy. Despite of no appointment made, Rita was very patient in understanding our needs. She recommended Mr. Yeo Teow Meng knowing the boy was h... aving some violin posture problems. Glad we followed her recommendation. The boy has been enjoying every single lesson with Mr. Yeo, and made lots of improvements since enrolled at Stradivari Strings. The classes are engaging and fun. Thank to Mr. Yeo and Rita, the boy also found his new violin he treasures as his baby.
Violin student
I have always like the sound of the violin and finally took my first step in Nov 2020 to take violin lessons & contacted Rita from Stradivari Strings. Rita selected some violins and bows for me to shortlist by listening to their sound. I’m glad to have chosen a violin that I feel a connection with. During my weekly violin classes, Rita is very encouraging and reassures me that I’m progressing well. Her confidence in me is my motivation to practice & improve. I look forward to taking my first exam next year.
Violin student
I have been playing Chinese musical instrument for many years and one of my dreams is to pick up a western musical instrument – the violin. I decided to start violin classes during this pandemic period so as to make full use of the stay hom... e time. I came across Stradivari Strings and made inquiries for adult violin lessons. As someone who knows nothing about the violin, Rita from Stradivari Strings guided me through the violin and bow selection patiently and the process was very informative. I’m also a student of Mr Yeo, a professional-level violin teacher. He is very professional, passionate, encouraging and inspiring. He makes every violin lesson interesting and worthwhile and I am always looking forward to attend his violin classes. I will be aiming for grade 3 ABRSM exams in 2021. So happy to have Mr Yeo as my teacher.
Violin student
I’ve always wanted to learn the violin so after doing some research, I came across Stradivari Strings. I decided to contact Rita cos the plenty of positive reviews convinced me to give Stradivari Strings a try. Teacher Rita is very prompt w... ith answering questions on WhatsApp. The violin and bow selection process was very insightful. Teacher Rita let me try out some violins and bows to find the perfect match for me. I initially wanted a factory-made violin but after the selection process I went for a 100% handcrafted violin and I don’t have any regrets. A handcrafted violin produces a more beautiful sound than a factory-made one. For violin lessons, Teacher Rita was patient, stern, and encouraging at the same time. I like how she’s stern when she needs to be for us to perform better, yet very encouraging at things done right. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings. I’m an adult beginner so it’s really never too late to pick up a new instrument and enjoy it with the right teacher.
Violin student
As an adult learner with no musical background, I am so glad to have chosen Stradivari Strings to kickstart my violin lessons with. The experience was a pleasant one from the very beginning: Ms Rita took great care in helping me select a su... itable violin and violin bow, guiding me on what to look out for in an instrument. We also listened to several violins closely before settling down on one that I liked. A patient and encouraging violin teacher, Ms Rita tailors each violin class in a way that would maximize my learning. Her pedagogy made sense, and she always explains her intents clearly. Importantly, every lesson made me feel like I was actively progressing—despite my own doubts—and what a wonderful feeling that is. Already this short experience with Stradivari Strings has helped me to discover a new horizon to music, and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Violin student
I started my violin lesson with Stradivari Strings after a 10 years break. Without any proper knowledge on how to choose my instrument, I was glad to have walk into this place where I was educated on the different violin choices as well as ... the separate bow pairing for each violin. I was given the opportunity to try the violins and the different bow pairings to hear and see for myself which is the best for me. Learning under Rita allowed me to build stronger basic skills as she made sure that every single lesson was efficient and every small bad habit was brought to light. I am glad to have started my second round journey in learning my violin here as i can see myself progressing and loving my instrument more every day.
Violin student
I’ve been playing the viola for about 5 years having learnt the violin prior to switching instruments. I haven’t had any formal viola lessons before this year, and as the viola is not as popular an instrument as the violin or cello, finding... a viola teacher proved difficult, and finding a GOOD viola teacher was almost impossible. As an adult with autism, just finding a teacher who could connect with me on my wavelength is a challenging task, and I’ve gone through numerous music teachers in the past, and many could not break down the barrier that is autism. On meeting Mr Yeo, my worries dissipated. Mr Yeo is very patient and encouraging during lessons, and explains things in a way that is both easy to grasp and fun! Mr Yeo also further motivates me in my practice by giving me feedback on video recordings of my practice sessions when I send them to him so that I can make the most out of my viola practice. Since starting viola lessons, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds. I’ve only had 4 adult viola lessons with him and yet I feel like I’ve had many more because of my progress. I am looking forward to learning more from him!
Violin student
Violin Teachers at Stradivari are knowledgeable and have been effective in improving my standard of violin playing. Under the teaching of Mr Michael Loh, my standards of playing the violin has rose significantly since joining in January 202... 0. I would recommend their teaching services to other musicians.
Violin student
I found my violin teacher after contacting stradivari strings. Tevy is a teacher who is very well-rounded and attentive to details. He pays attention not only to the hard skills of playing the instrument, but also on how well the music is e... xpressed. I highly recommended anyone looking for a violin coach to connect with Stradivari Strings.
Violin student
We found violin teacher for our grand daughter via stradivari strings. It had been a wonderful journey for Meg Ho, my grand daughter since she started learning violin as a beginner from teacher Josh.Each lesson was filled with joy and she l... ook forward to each lesson with earnest. Even during the circuit breaker period, he took the initiative to let her continue her lesson via zoom.I am looking forward to Meg learning the finer points of her violin lessons from teacher Josh. I have full confidence in him as an experienced violin teacher.”
grand father of Meg Ho
I was looking for a professional level violin teacher and Rita from Stradivari Strings got me connected with Mr Yeo.I enjoy having violin lessons with Mr Yeo, who is a friendly, engaging and experienced teacher. He guides me patiently in co... rrecting my mistakes and how to improve on them. Even though I only started learning with him recently, my technique has improved a lot and I definitely feel more motivated to practice my violin.I highly recommend Mr Yeo to anyone looking to learn the violin.
Violin student
Ms Rita of Stravidari Strings is very helpful with my daughter in choosing the right violin for a beginner like her. The second step is to find a violin coach for my daughter and StravidariStrings linked us to Teacher Tevy.Teacher Tevy as a... violin teacher, is encouraging and patient. He explains the technique to my daughter in a way that she can understand and listen enthusiastically. He will also inform me of my daughter’s progress and things to take note of. .With his help, my daughter learns violin in a more enjoyable way!
Violin student
I was 8 months into my violin journey but had been frustrated with the previous teacher – the style was to teach me to be a “jack of all pieces but never master of any piece I played”. It was uninspiring and hollow experience in every singl... e class.I was desperately looking for an experienced violin teacher and connected with teacher Tevy via Stradivari Strings. The private violin lessons with teacher Tevy is more than just learning to play the violin.. You’re learning to be a Violinist. In every violin class with teacher Tevy, he comes 100% prepared, not just with materials he want to teach, remembering where you left off, focus area to polish; he is also prepared with inspiring energy, focus and determination to progress you in every violin class! Every violin lesson ends too quickly because he brings enjoyment to the art of mastering the violin. Be prepared to hear him say ‘this is what a violinist would do’, or ‘this is how a violinist would play it’ — so don’t think you’re just there to learn the notes and bowing. You’ll be having a profound discovery of blending technique * intonation * bowing * emotion * musicality * phrasing in playing. Even etudes are fun to play!
Violin student
I am an adult with piano background and looking to start affordable violin lessons.With many music schools and internet at our fingertips, finding a violin teacher can be easy…but finding the right violin teacher? Not so easy.Thankfully, I ... met Ms Rita at Stradivari strings, and decided to take the chance to learn under her. Her light hearted, simple explanations help make learning the violin easier and interesting. Within a short span of 4 weeks of violin classes, she started me on technique pieces.Ms Rita also places emphasis in kindling interests. I was so excited when I was able to play a simple song, “twinkle twinkle little star” after my first lesson with her, even though it was my very first time holding a violin.
Violin student
I have a strong desire to learn to play the violin and started adult beginner violin lessons with Stradivari Strings. As I did not have any music background before starting adult violin classes, Rita patiently coached me rhythmic training, ... note reading and music theory in addition to the tips of playing the violin. Rita is a passionate, encouraging and enthusiastic violin teacher. She uses different teaching methods during violin lessons. This helps me to easily understand the concepts during my violin classes. My very first violin selection would not be smooth without her reliable advice and opinion. She also, helped me figure out my needs based on my budget.
Violin student
I have been always eager to perform violin someday after years of experience in playing the piano. The first time when I fell in love with the violin was after enjoying the duet performance by pianists and violinists. And my journey with th... e violin finally started at Stradivari Strings. With Rita’s detailed guidance, I chose my favourite violin and violin bow. Thanks to Rita also for helping me choose Mr.Yeo as my violin teacher. Every violin lesson to me is informative and Mr Yeo has been so supportive that he could appreciate every single improvement I have made. I was not confident when the sound was out of tone or too sharp. Howeverwith,Mr Yeo’s expertise, friendly personality and passion when playing the violin, I have received lots of courage and motivation to practice more. When struggling between pursuing my master’s degree and work, Mr Yeo and Rita has helped me re-arrange the classes to fit my schedule. Thank you Mr Yeo for your patience and encouragement, I will give the Grade 4 ABRSM exams my best shot!
Violin student
My daughter is very keen to start private violin lessons so I researched online and came in contact with Stradivari Strings. They have a lot of information covered and I can see that their reputation is good too. So I decided to drop a mess... age on their “contact us” page, as my daughter is very keen in learning the violin. Rita responded to me quite instantly and I’m very impressed that she still reply to messages that late. I checked with her on some necessary information and she is also very prompt to arrange a violin teacher for one-to-one lessons at my place. We scheduled to meet instantly. She is very professional and sincere when she assisted my daughter in selecting a suitable violin and violin bow. During the selection process, she explained the differences on the range of violins and violin bows. She never push her sales and told my daughter to go with her instincts, which I like. She is also very flexible in the payment mode which eases my worry quite a bit. I am very happy that I can fulfill my daughter’s wish to learn to play the violin. I am very sure this will be a very fruitful and nurturing journey for her. I will definitely spread the word to the people around me who are keen to take up a musical instrument including the violin, viola, cello or double bass.
Violin student
I am an adult violin student with zero knowledge on music and have always wanted to start private violin lessons. I started beginner violin classes with Stradivari Strings. My teacher Rita is very patient and gives me time to learn to play ... the violin at my own pace. She uses her methods to correctly lead me in the correct direction during adult violin classes. I will continue learning from teacher Rita and highly recommend to anyone who wished to learn violin. With teacher’s advice, I also selected a violin which suits me as a beginner violin learner with no background. Depending on how fast I progress, I may upgrade my violin to an intermediate level one in the near future.
Violin student
Our daughter has been taking violin lessons with Mr Yeo for almost 1 year. After doing one masterclass with him, she asked if she could change from her prior violin teacher because in one session with Mr Yeo, she felt she learned so much. ... Each week, she looks forward to her classes because Mr Yeo makes them both fun and challenging. Her level of play and technique have improved markedly since she started with Mr Yeo. We recommend him in the highest of terms
Mother of a violin student
With any learning curve, Stradivari Strings focuses and emphasizes a good foundation through a fine selection of top tier teachers. In my case, Mr. Yeo has an exceptional approach to teaching and learning through his methodology which allo... ws for a true understanding of the violin instrument and technique. His utmost faith in me has led me to immediately jump the hoops to prepare for Grade 5 within a short time frame, and I’m truly excited to undertake the ABRSM Grade 5 Practice Exam soon! I’d personally recommend Mr. Yeo’s teaching capabilities to anyone who would seriously consider learning the violin or for someone to sharpen their prowess on the violin! Always inspired, always focussed and always fun!
Adult violin student
I have been taking violin classes from Mr Yeo for since 2016, and each lesson has been very enjoyable and fun. Mr Yeo is always smiling and very happy which puts me at ease while learning difficult passages or techniques. He is also very ha... ppy to explain to me the reasoning behind certain playing techniques which helps me appreciate playing the violin even more. I can confidently say that my progress is largely due to Mr Yeo’s dedication and professionalism as a teacher. I would strongly recommend Mr Yeo to anyone who would wish to start violin lessons!
Adult violin student
Teacher Tevy is great at explaining the fundamentals to a beginner like me. He is very patient and takes his time to explain everything in detail. He makes sure I understand everything clearly before moving on.
Adult violin student
Teacher Tevy is very passionate about his work and is very encouraging. He will never close a chapter if he thinks you’re not ready to move on. Thank you Tevy for your patience and guidance!
Adult violin student
Rita is so responsive and helpful! We love the violin she selected for us and my daughter has been encouraged by the beautiful sounds that her violin produces to continue with her musical journey. Rita is also opened to us coming down to he... r shop every time the violin needs tuning. Definitely a place to buy a violin from.
Mother of 6 year old violin student
We located our violin coach from Stradivari Strings. My girls (10 & 4 years old) have been learning violin and piano with Yi Jia since February 2019. I’ve been impressed with Yi Jia in many ways. He’s professional and dependable. He’s a... lways on time and never misses a lesson. He also manages to do his best to accommodate our schedule if change is required. He comes prepared with specific lesson goals and is committed to the girls’ progress. He’s especially patient with my 4 year old who can be easily distracted during an hour lesson. Yi Jia never loses his cool, and does his best to get her engaged & learning. My 10 year old says she likes Yi Jia because when she has a question or struggles with a part of music, he always stops to explain and re-teach until she gets it. He doesn’t dismiss her questions or let her skip difficult parts of music. She also likes that he challenges her to play more difficult music and patiently teaches and encourages her until she gets it. My 4 year old says she likes Yi Jia because he teaches about notes and tells her where they are on the piano and strings. She also says Yi Jia is very nice. Yijia is one of those teachers who has deep love for what they are teaching and deeply committed to student progress.
Mother of 3 kids
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Student
I learn violin from teacher Siak Lee as a beginner. Lessons are lively and relaxing. She is a responsible and patient teacher.
Student
Tevy is great in explaining the fundamentals to a beginner like me. He is very patient and takes his time to explain everything in detail. He makes sure I understand everything clearly before moving on.
Student
Teacher Siak Lee is a great coach. When I face problems on violin techniques, she will always coach patiently and make sure that I fully comprehend. Her explanation is clear and organized.
Student
Mr Yeo, my violin teacher does not hold back in sharing violin playing techniques and knowledge. He readily answers the many questions I have, he is indeed a patient teacher.
Violin Student
I found my violin teacher Mr Yeo through Stradivari Strings. He is an excellent teacher and I really enjoy my violin lessons here!
Violin Student
Before I started lessons with Mr Yeo, I was a beginner student with no music background, and not musically talented. Mr Yeo has been very patient with me and he makes learning the violin interesting and easy to understand. This really helps... me and I really enjoy lessons.
Violin Student
Mr Yeo is a very patient and understanding teacher, His lessons are easy to understand and he conducts it in a fun way. He is observant, picking up on my weaknesses in violin playing, and corrects my mistakes immediately. I learnt a lot fro... m him aside from violin playing.
Violin Student
Mr Yeo is a very supportive teacher. Always optimistic, there is a “you can do it” atmosphere in class. I always feel encouraged and have the confidence in mastering the viola
Viola Student
I started violin lessons in June 2010 and within 1 year, took the ABRSM grade 3 examinations. I am amazed with my progress even though I have no music background before learning the violin.
Violin Student
I had no music background before learning the violin and was initially apprehensive. My violin teacher encouraged me all the way and is very patient. Learning the violin is so enjoyable now, I look forward to lessons every week!
Violin Student
I started learning the violin 6 months ago and passed the ABRSM grade 2 examinations with distinction!
Violin Student
Stradivari Strings found me a violin teacher who is humorous and passionate about music. I truly enjoy my journey towards learning to play the violin.
Violin Student
I really enjoyed my violin lesson with Mr Yeo. During my first lesson with him, I learnt more compared to 4 lessons with my previous violin teacher. I was smiling throughout my violin lesson.
Violin Student
I want to enrich my life and decided to learn the violin for leisure. I have been enjoying my violin lessons with my violin teacher, who is very patient and dedicated.
Violin Student
My violin teacher is awesome! My progress on the violin is so fast, I am going for ABRSM grade 2 examinations within 6 months of starting lessons.
Student
Tevy/s flexibility in lesson timing made it perfect for me due to the nature of my job. He also keeps each lesson interesting and made sure to teach me something new each lesson. I have piano diploma background when I started lessons with T... evy, his coaching and my background helped me to progress to take grade 6 ABRSM exams within 9 months of starting to learn the violin.
Student
Mr Yeo is a great coach and mentor, he never fails to make my violin lessons interesting and fulfilling. Every lesson with him feels like a fleeting moment, that is how enjoyable his lessons are! I highly recommend Mr Yeo if you are serious... about advancing quickly. You will learn all the necessary technical skills from a professional.
Violin Student
Stradivari Strings found a patient and experienced teacher to conduct the violin lessons. My son enjoys his violin lessons tremendously.
Mother of 5 year old Jay
I have been taking violin lessons from Dwanye for about three months now, and I enjoy learning from him. As an adult learner, initially, I was quite hesitant and worried because I do not have any music background. However, he has been very ... kind and patient in helping me understand how to play the violin and ensures that I am comfortable with what I am doing each violin lesson. When in doubt, he explains in a way that is easy to grasp. Also, he doesn’t get mad if I mess up on a note, waits if I’m stuck on a certain song, and continues to offer support and encouragement. In a nutshell, Dwanye makes learning the violin fun and exciting.
Violin Student
We can see that our son, who has passed ABRSM grade 5 exams in 2016, has improved in his bowing technique under teacher Tevy. His coaching is more precise compared to other teachers.
Parents of 9 year old Shane
My teacher Mr Yeo, makes every violin lesson interesting as he imparts basic theory and even dispenses historical descriptions so that the music is given its deserving mood, setting and value. In doing so, he makes me appreciate classical m... usic even more and this translates to better understanding of the pieces I play.
Violin Student
As an adult starter, I am pleased to have Mr Yeo as my violin teacher. He is just great – very knowledgeable about music and adaptable in style and explanation. His eye for detail allows subtle correction that makes a whole world of differe... nce to the practice. I would definitely recommend him to anybody who wishes to learn the violin in a professional, yet comforting and encouraging environment.
Student
My twin daughters learn the violin and piano from the same teacher at Stradivari Strings. The teacher is always encouraging my girls to do their best at all times.
Mother of twin girls
Lessons with Tevy, my violin teacher, are the highlight of my week. He provides a well-rounded education that goes beyond mere mastery of violin technique, often supplementing lessons with interesting tips and anecdotes that reveal his expe... rience and knowledge. His enthusiasm is infectious, his energy unceasing; every lesson is enjoyable and over too soon. Under his tutelage, my violin playing has improved swiftly and the best part is: none of it feels like work. Tevy makes it fun!
Student
I am an adult cello student with piano background. My buddy and I were looking to start cello lessons and found Stradivari Strings. I was impressed with the patience and knowledge Rita has in helping me to select the cello and bow most suit... ed for me. Her specialized shop has a range of cellos and bows that caters to students with different budget in mind. Group cello lessons under Rita has also helped me to transit from piano playing to cello playing effectively. She teaches in a way that engages me at my level of playing and I find myself improving in ways I didnt expect. She also identifies my strength and weaknesses and teaches me the technique to hold, bow and play the cello. I enjoy playing music with the cello more now.
Cello student
One of the best things that happened to me this year is getting in touch with my cello teacher Ms Rita. I started lessons since January and have come to enjoy my Singapore cello lessons for a variety of reasons: First, for effective learni... ng to occur, it’s important that there is a personal student-teacher fit. This is the first consideration in learning an instrument on a 1-1 basis. Right from the get-go, I found Rita to have an excellent social and communication skills and a winsome sense of humour, a prerequisite for me. This has made cello classes for me really enjoyable. Second, very early in our pre-lesson discussion, Rita impressed me as a very knowledgeable person about the art and manufacture of the cello and cello bow. Her intimate historical and technical knowledge of how the instrument is crafted and it’s impact on its sound quality (and intrinsic value) persuaded me that I have made a good decision to take beginner cello lessons from her. A third reason why I eagerly look forward coming to Stradivari Strings each week is no less because of her unusual pedagogical approach – fun, supportive, encouraging, and pertinently informative. More delightful for me is her use of taking live videos of parts of my lesson for me to view as personal feedback based on the laudable principle of “seeing yourself play as
(72 year old cello student)
I had an amazing experience with Stradivari Strings, beginning with my first cello and cello bow purchase and subsequent cello lessons. The owner, Rita, is knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to string instruments. Rita is must-see for ... anyone interested in purchasing quality string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bows). Cello lessons with Rita is challenging yet enjoyable. I always look forward to our next lesson. Thanks a lot, Rita.
Cello student
Teacher Hughes is an excellent cello teacher. He is fantastic and relates extremely well with my 10 year old daughter. He is ever so patient with her and offers words of encouragement during all cello lessons. I highly recommend him to any ... parent whose child wants to start cello classes. Thanks teacher Hughes for everything!
Mother of 10 year old cello student
I am an advanced level diploma violin student. I contacted Stradivari Strings to engage a senior music theory teacher to coach me grade 8 music theory. I am progressing very well under her tutelage. Thanks, Stradivari Strings.
Diploma level violin student
I have been learning the cello for one year. The lessons are practical focus and I find that I needed theory lessons to supplement the practical part, so that I get a total understanding of reading music. Stradivari Strings found me a music... theory teacher who comes to my workplace for music theory lessons during my lunch break. This is a perfect arrangement and I have been progressing well.
Music Theory Student
I was looking to improve on my flute playing techniques and contacted Stradvari Strings. I started flute lessons with teacher Viktoriya. She is a very patient flute teacher who is able to use my strengths in flute to pick out fun repertoire... to make flute classes more interesting. I also am able to duet with her during my weekly flute lessons. She has helped improve my fundamentals by guiding me on finding the best places to breathe and working on musicality, improving my musicianship. Recommended!
Flute student
I located my flute teacher Alphonsus from Stradivari Strings. He is an incredible flute teacher. During flute lessons, he taught me a lot of techniques that my former teacher hadn’t taught me. Always on time, he is very accommodating and pl... easant. I really like playing duet flute with him. Thank you very much Alphonsus
Student
My bamboo flute Joyce, is a very patient instructor. Learning under her tutelage is not pressurizing and she is mindful to do adhoc recap of techniques, which come in handy, from time to time. She is a 笛子instructor whom I will strongly reco... mmend for enthusiasts and/or amateurs. Getting a qualified instructor is one, having an instructor who patiently goes through the routine and fundamentals is another. Joyce is also very strong in her technicals.
Adult bamboo flute student
Joyce, my bamboo flute teacher, is a dedicated instructor who is always generous in imparting her own knowledge striving to bring out the best in every students. At the same time, she provides ample performance opportunities for students to... gain experience.
Student
Not only is Joyce a passionate bamboo flute player, she is also an enthusiastic and patient instructor who is willing to put in the extra effort to make sure that her students attain his/her fullest potential during lessons. Joyce is defini... tely a role model for her student to look up to.
Student
Technique is of paramount importance when it comes to playing music. I have been with teacher Joyce (bamboo flute) for 2 years. She has taught me the necessary fundamentals in the playing of the Chinese flute. Under her patient teaching and... guidance, I achieved distinction in both grade 5 and 8 dizi examinations. I believe that her teaching is commendable and very suitable for students who are still grasping their basics in Chinese flute.
Student
My aim is to be a professional flute teacher. I am very happy with my progress as my flute teacher gave me solid foundation in flute playing techniques. I am confident in securing good grades in ABRSM Grade 8 examinations.
Student
My saxophone teacher coached me to play songs on the saxophone for my wedding within a short time frame. I managed to surprise my family by performing on the saxophone during my wedding.
Student
I find my saxophone teacher Eugene’s teaching style really good – it’s informative and incisive. He has a good idea of the stuff that he feels he needs to cover. He is also quick to respond to any queries I have.
Student
My saxophone teacher is very passionate and encouraging during saxophone classes, boosting my enthusiasm to become a better saxophone player. Stradivari Strings is helping to fulfil my dream of playing at my best friend’s wedding!
Student
Although I was new to saxophone playing, teacher Jefferson did not hesitate to expose me to a wide range of saxophone music, from Dave Koz, to the Tomasi concerto. I spent some of the most joyful moments, and learnt a lot about the fundamen... tals of saxophone from Jefferson. Under his guidance, I scored distinction for my Grade 8 Saxophone exams. Thanks a lot, Jeff!
Student
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
Our guitar teacher is very patient with us, as we had no music background prior to learning the guitar. We always look forward to having lessons with him each week.
Student
I look forward to each guitar lesson as I know that I will be able to learn more and improve on my guitar skills. My teacher makes lessons fun and praises me when I do well. She also gives me new challenges each time which allows me to play... so much better.
Student
My electric guitar teacher’s approach to teaching music theory through jamming, makes the learning experience more fun and motivating
Student
My electric guitar teacher constantly provides interesting material from different genres of music so there is always something new to learn every week. There is also a strong emphasis on tailoring lessons based on the student’s individual ... taste in music.
Student
Calvin is a dedicated and passionate guitar teacher who encourages his students to go beyond simply just memorising and practicing. He seeks to ensure that I understand the theories behind chords, its progressions, and guitar scales; so tha... t I will be able to better appreciate them and the practices thereafter would become easier. He also encourages me not to just stop there but to use what I have learnt to create my own songs. Calvin is extremely patient and always accommodates my requests of revising theories that he may have already gone through. He also curates his lessons for his students to suit their interests and skills. For example, in a lesson about chord progressions and song keys he got me to pick a song of my choice and we transcribed it together on the spot. Not only did I have a lot fun doing so, but I also learned something in the process. Calvin has definitely helped improved my playing and has boosted my confidence as a guitarist.
Student
I started with no music background with Stradivari Strings. With my guitar teacher’s help, I can now play the guitar well.
Student
Bryan’s method encourages people to learn the guitar more independently using the methods he has suggested and offers constructive advice when he guides you in your playing. He demonstrates what he is teaching, which helps give me an idea o... f what the song should sound like.
Student
Our guitar teacher is very patient with us, as we had no music background prior to learning the guitar. We always look forward to having lessons with him each week.
Student
I look forward to each guitar lesson as I know that I will be able to learn more and improve on my guitar skills. My teacher makes lessons fun and praises me when I do well. She also gives me new challenges each time which allows me to play... so much better.
Student
Joel is a patient and dedicated teacher who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the student receives the best form of guitar education with his systematic approach of teaching, ensuring that the student gets his basics right befo... re moving on to more advance techniques. His guitar lessons is coupled with theory lessons to allow the students to grasps the concept of playing guitar easier.
Student
My 8 year old daughter and I have been learning guitar basics from Joel for a few months now. Joel is very patient and is able to adjust his teaching style for us given our very different needs. He comes prepared with his lesson plans and... is able to teach in a dynamic manner while adjusting to our varied pace. It’s a pleasure to learn from Joel and I highly recommend him as a teacher for students of all ages and levels.
Acoustic Guitar Student
My son is lucky to learn guitar playing from Joel. He is definitely our tutor! He gives complex lessons which include both theory and practice part in a friendly and disciplined manner. This is fundamental and important for beginners. He al... ways keep me informed of my son’s progress. His structured approach, patience, ability to identify the key to the individual kid — this is what we like him for.
Mother of 6 year old Dima
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
We loved working with Teacher Ade as Sahana’s guitar teacher for the summer. He has the right mix of fun and patience, and he kept the lessons well planned and engaging throughout for our six year old. Sahana had just begun guitar while she... has been playing piano for 2 years. She was reluctant to practice guitar as she was better on the Piano. However, Ade recognized that she was interested in playing songs and tweaked his lessons. As a result Sahana has been more excited to practice her skills under Ade’s guidance than she was before. We look forward to engaging him again next summer. Thank you, Ade! PS: we accidentally attended one of Ade’s performances in clarke quay. Wow!! He was unbelievable!
Father of 8 year old guitar student
We loved working with Teacher Ade as Sahana’s guitar teacher for the summer. He has the right mix of fun and patience, and he kept the lessons well planned and engaging throughout for our six year old. Sahana had just begun guitar while she... has been playing piano for 2 years. She was reluctant to practice guitar as she was better on the Piano. However, Ade recognized that she was interested in playing songs and tweaked his lessons. As a result Sahana has been more excited to practice her skills under Ade’s guidance than she was before. We look forward to engaging him again next summer. Thank you, Ade! PS: we accidentally attended one of Ade’s performances in clarke quay. Wow!! He was unbelievable!
Father of 8 year old guitar student
I started with no music background with Stradivari Strings. With my guitar teacher’s help, I can now play the guitar well.
Student
I started learning the Classical guitar from Teacher Bryan a few months back and must say that I love it! The Classical Guitar Lessons are fun and Bryan is a patient teacher. Thanks and I highly recommend Bryan to any new students!
Student
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
We loved working with Teacher Ade as Sahana’s guitar teacher for the summer. He has the right mix of fun and patience, and he kept the lessons well planned and engaging throughout for our six year old. Sahana had just begun guitar while she... has been playing piano for 2 years. She was reluctant to practice guitar as she was better on the Piano. However, Ade recognized that she was interested in playing songs and tweaked his lessons. As a result Sahana has been more excited to practice her skills under Ade’s guidance than she was before. We look forward to engaging him again next summer. Thank you, Ade! PS: we accidentally attended one of Ade’s performances in clarke quay. Wow!! He was unbelievable!
Father of 8 year old guitar student
Bryan will relate his ideas about how a certain song can be played, apart from the conventional way, he is very innovative when it comes to improvisations.
Student
My electric guitar teacher’s approach to teaching music theory through jamming, makes the learning experience more fun and motivating
Student
My electric guitar teacher constantly provides interesting material from different genres of music so there is always something new to learn every week. There is also a strong emphasis on tailoring lessons based on the student’s individual ... taste in music.
Student
Trixie has been learning under Jarrell for three years and has switched to electric guitar. I am very happy that she is able to take her grade 3 Exams and she is happy with Jarrell’s teaching.
( Trixie's mum)
Calvin is a dedicated and passionate guitar teacher who encourages his students to go beyond simply just memorising and practicing. He seeks to ensure that I understand the theories behind chords, its progressions, and guitar scales; so tha... t I will be able to better appreciate them and the practices thereafter would become easier. He also encourages me not to just stop there but to use what I have learnt to create my own songs. Calvin is extremely patient and always accommodates my requests of revising theories that he may have already gone through. He also curates his lessons for his students to suit their interests and skills. For example, in a lesson about chord progressions and song keys he got me to pick a song of my choice and we transcribed it together on the spot. Not only did I have a lot fun doing so, but I also learned something in the process. Calvin has definitely helped improved my playing and has boosted my confidence as a guitarist.
Student
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
Stradivari strings connected me to ukulele teacher Deomar and my 7 year old daughter has started ukulele lessons with him..He is very patient and works easily with kids. He’s been teaching her for a few weeks only but I have already recomme... nded him to a few friends for their kids.
Ukulele Student
My daughter finds Teacher Calvin kind and talented. Her ukulele playing improved a lot under his guidance. She attends class with another girl who is more advanced but teacher Calvin is able to create a good synergy with them and the result... is they learn even better.
Ukulele Student
Teacher Calvin has been teaching my son for close to a year. He is exceptionally patient and experienced at dealing with young kids. He knows how to make the lesson interactive and interesting so that my son is having fun yet learning at th... e same time. My son even asked for the lesson duration to be extended (from 45 mins to 1 hour)! I cannot ask for more in a teacher.:
Mother of 6 year old ukulele student
Teacher Calvin is a fun and patient ukulele teacher. Georgia enjoys her lessons with him and practices willingly to learn new songs and improve. She has also enjoyed performing for family and at a recital that Calvin prepared her for.
Father of 8 year old ukulele student
My 4 year old daughter’s ukulele teacher is extremely patient and constantly tailors his lessons according to my daughter’s progress, attention span and capacity to follow, making the ukulele lessons very interesting. My daughter is happy g... oing for her ukulele lessons.
Student
Stradivari Strings has been very professional and prompt in their communication right from the beginning. Our teacher Calvin is very reliable, flexible, positive and relaxed. Our girls enjoy their lessons and are developing their instrument... al skills playing the ukulele.
Mother of 2 ukulele students
Wow! What an experience! I totally enjoyed my ukulele lessons with Stradivari Strings. Thank you!
Student
My piano teacher is a very patient teacher. She finds many different ways to explain piano terms and techniques to make it more relatable. She also constantly suggests exercises that can improve one’s techniques.
Student
Under the guidance of my piano teacher, I feel that I’m learning to appreciate and to like classical music more after having lessons with him. His method of teaching really suits me and it’s really fun.
Student
My piano teacher is a very patient and knowledgable teacher who inspires me to play better by both his teaching skills and along with his wonderful playing.I enjoy every of his lesson and he makes me feel that music is such a wonderful thin
Student
I taught myself to play basic piano many years back but stopped as I found that I would not improve without a piano teacher. Stradivari Strings found a great coach for me — teacher Matthew. As an adult learner, my pace of learning is not as... fast as a young child. However Matthew is always patient and explains the playing techniques patiently. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to start piano lessons.
Student
My twin daughters learn the violin and piano from the same teacher at Stradivari Strings. The teacher is always encouraging my girls to do their best at all times.
Mother of twin girls
Calvin is a great teacher. As a beginner keyboard learner, he is very patient with me. He knows music very well and knows how and when to push or pull back as he coaches me. As I work full time and travel often, he is very flexible in adapt... ing to my schedule.
Student
My piano teacher is a very patient teacher. She finds many different ways to explain piano terms and techniques to make it more relatable. She also constantly suggests exercises that can improve one’s techniques.
Student
Under the guidance of my piano teacher, I feel that I’m learning to appreciate and to like classical music more after having lessons with him. His method of teaching really suits me and it’s really fun.
Student
My piano teacher is a very patient and knowledgable teacher who inspires me to play better by both his teaching skills and along with his wonderful playing.I enjoy every of his lesson and he makes me feel that music is such a wonderful thin
Student
I taught myself to play basic piano many years back but stopped as I found that I would not improve without a piano teacher. Stradivari Strings found a great coach for me — teacher Matthew. As an adult learner, my pace of learning is not as... fast as a young child. However Matthew is always patient and explains the playing techniques patiently. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to start piano lessons.
Student
My twin daughters learn the violin and piano from the same teacher at Stradivari Strings. The teacher is always encouraging my girls to do their best at all times.
Mother of twin girls
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Student
Stradivari Strings was very thorough in helping to select a viola which is suitable for my build. I received great advice and information including the type of wood, age of the maple spruce, to the quality of the rosin for my viola bow. I a... m very pleased with the viola and the lovely sound it produces.
Viola Student
I started violin lessons for the first time with almost zero music background at Stradivari Strings. Violin classes very helpful and fun! My violin teacher Rita is really patient and understanding towards me and is always willing to help me... whenever I have any questions or difficulties. The learning environment is very nice and comfortable and even sells violin at an affordable price. I had help from my violin teacher when selecting a violin. Really look forward to more violin lessons! 🙂
Violin student
We walked into Rita’s shop that day despite in searching for a 1/2 size violin for our 6-year old boy. Despite of no appointment made, Rita was very patient in understanding our needs. She recommended Mr. Yeo Teow Meng knowing the boy was h... aving some violin posture problems. Glad we followed her recommendation. The boy has been enjoying every single lesson with Mr. Yeo, and made lots of improvements since enrolled at Stradivari Strings. The classes are engaging and fun. Thank to Mr. Yeo and Rita, the boy also found his new violin he treasures as his baby.
Violin student
I have always like the sound of the violin and finally took my first step in Nov 2020 to take violin lessons & contacted Rita from Stradivari Strings. Rita selected some violins and bows for me to shortlist by listening to their sound. ... I’m glad to have chosen a violin that I feel a connection with. During my weekly violin classes, Rita is very encouraging and reassures me that I’m progressing well. Her confidence in me is my motivation to practice & improve. I look forward to taking my first exam next year.
Violin student
I have been playing Chinese musical instrument for many years and one of my dreams is to pick up a western musical instrument – the violin. I decided to start violin classes during this pandemic period so as to make full use of the stay hom... e time. I came across Stradivari Strings and made inquiries for adult violin lessons. As someone who knows nothing about the violin, Rita from Stradivari Strings guided me through the violin and bow selection patiently and the process was very informative. I’m also a student of Mr Yeo, a professional-level violin teacher. He is very professional, passionate, encouraging and inspiring. He makes every violin lesson interesting and worthwhile and I am always looking forward to attend his violin classes. I will be aiming for grade 3 ABRSM exams in 2021. So happy to have Mr Yeo as my teacher.
Violin student
I’ve always wanted to learn the violin so after doing some research, I came across Stradivari Strings. I decided to contact Rita cos the plenty of positive reviews convinced me to give Stradivari Strings a try. Teacher Rita is very prompt w... ith answering questions on WhatsApp. The violin and bow selection process was very insightful. Teacher Rita let me try out some violins and bows to find the perfect match for me. I initially wanted a factory-made violin but after the selection process I went for a 100% handcrafted violin and I don’t have any regrets. A handcrafted violin produces a more beautiful sound than a factory-made one. For violin lessons, Teacher Rita was patient, stern, and encouraging at the same time. I like how she’s stern when she needs to be for us to perform better, yet very encouraging at things done right. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings. I’m an adult beginner so it’s really never too late to pick up a new instrument and enjoy it with the right teacher.
Violin student
As an adult learner with no musical background, I am so glad to have chosen Stradivari Strings to kickstart my violin lessons with. The experience was a pleasant one from the very beginning: Ms Rita took great care in helping me select a su... itable violin and violin bow, guiding me on what to look out for in an instrument. We also listened to several violins closely before settling down on one that I liked. A patient and encouraging violin teacher, Ms Rita tailors each violin class in a way that would maximize my learning. Her pedagogy made sense, and she always explains her intents clearly. Importantly, every lesson made me feel like I was actively progressing—despite my own doubts—and what a wonderful feeling that is. Already this short experience with Stradivari Strings has helped me to discover a new horizon to music, and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Violin student
I started my violin lesson with Stradivari Strings after a 10 years break. Without any proper knowledge on how to choose my instrument, I was glad to have walk into this place where I was educated on the different violin choices as well as ... the separate bow pairing for each violin. I was given the opportunity to try the violins and the different bow pairings to hear and see for myself which is the best for me. Learning under Rita allowed me to build stronger basic skills as she made sure that every single lesson was efficient and every small bad habit was brought to light. I am glad to have started my second round journey in learning my violin here as i can see myself progressing and loving my instrument more every day.
Violin student
I’ve been playing the viola for about 5 years having learnt the violin prior to switching instruments. I haven’t had any formal viola lessons before this year, and as the viola is not as popular an instrument as the violin or cello, finding... a viola teacher proved difficult, and finding a GOOD viola teacher was almost impossible. As an adult with autism, just finding a teacher who could connect with me on my wavelength is a challenging task, and I’ve gone through numerous music teachers in the past, and many could not break down the barrier that is autism. On meeting Mr Yeo, my worries dissipated. Mr Yeo is very patient and encouraging during lessons, and explains things in a way that is both easy to grasp and fun! Mr Yeo also further motivates me in my practice by giving me feedback on video recordings of my practice sessions when I send them to him so that I can make the most out of my viola practice. Since starting viola lessons, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds. I’ve only had 4 adult viola lessons with him and yet I feel like I’ve had many more because of my progress. I am looking forward to learning more from him!
Violin student
Violin Teachers at Stradivari are knowledgeable and have been effective in improving my standard of violin playing. Under the teaching of Mr Michael Loh, my standards of playing the violin has rose significantly since joining in January 202... 0. I would recommend their teaching services to other musicians.
Violin student
I found my violin teacher after contacting stradivari strings. Tevy is a teacher who is very well-rounded and attentive to details. He pays attention not only to the hard skills of playing the instrument, but also on how well the music is e... xpressed. I highly recommended anyone looking for a violin coach to connect with Stradivari Strings.
Violin student
We found violin teacher for our grand daughter via stradivari strings. It had been a wonderful journey for Meg Ho, my grand daughter since she started learning violin as a beginner from teacher Josh.Each lesson was filled with joy and she l... ook forward to each lesson with earnest. Even during the circuit breaker period, he took the initiative to let her continue her lesson via zoom.I am looking forward to Meg learning the finer points of her violin lessons from teacher Josh. I have full confidence in him as an experienced violin teacher.”
grand father of Meg Ho
I was looking for a professional level violin teacher and Rita from Stradivari Strings got me connected with Mr Yeo.I enjoy having violin lessons with Mr Yeo, who is a friendly, engaging and experienced teacher. He guides me patiently in co... rrecting my mistakes and how to improve on them. Even though I only started learning with him recently, my technique has improved a lot and I definitely feel more motivated to practice my violin.I highly recommend Mr Yeo to anyone looking to learn the violin.
Violin student
Ms Rita of Stravidari Strings is very helpful with my daughter in choosing the right violin for a beginner like her. The second step is to find a violin coach for my daughter and StravidariStrings linked us to Teacher Tevy.Teacher Tevy as a... violin teacher, is encouraging and patient. He explains the technique to my daughter in a way that she can understand and listen enthusiastically. He will also inform me of my daughter’s progress and things to take note of. .With his help, my daughter learns violin in a more enjoyable way!
Violin student
I was 8 months into my violin journey but had been frustrated with the previous teacher – the style was to teach me to be a “jack of all pieces but never master of any piece I played”. It was uninspiring and hollow experience in every singl... e class.I was desperately looking for an experienced violin teacher and connected with teacher Tevy via Stradivari Strings. The private violin lessons with teacher Tevy is more than just learning to play the violin.. You’re learning to be a Violinist. In every violin class with teacher Tevy, he comes 100% prepared, not just with materials he want to teach, remembering where you left off, focus area to polish; he is also prepared with inspiring energy, focus and determination to progress you in every violin class! Every violin lesson ends too quickly because he brings enjoyment to the art of mastering the violin. Be prepared to hear him say ‘this is what a violinist would do’, or ‘this is how a violinist would play it’ — so don’t think you’re just there to learn the notes and bowing. You’ll be having a profound discovery of blending technique * intonation * bowing * emotion * musicality * phrasing in playing. Even etudes are fun to play!
Violin student
I am an adult with piano background and looking to start affordable violin lessons.With many music schools and internet at our fingertips, finding a violin teacher can be easy…but finding the right violin teacher? Not so easy.Thankfully, I ... met Ms Rita at Stradivari strings, and decided to take the chance to learn under her. Her light hearted, simple explanations help make learning the violin easier and interesting. Within a short span of 4 weeks of violin classes, she started me on technique pieces.Ms Rita also places emphasis in kindling interests. I was so excited when I was able to play a simple song, “twinkle twinkle little star” after my first lesson with her, even though it was my very first time holding a violin.
Violin student
I have a strong desire to learn to play the violin and started adult beginner violin lessons with Stradivari Strings. As I did not have any music background before starting adult violin classes, Rita patiently coached me rhythmic training, ... note reading and music theory in addition to the tips of playing the violin. Rita is a passionate, encouraging and enthusiastic violin teacher. She uses different teaching methods during violin lessons. This helps me to easily understand the concepts during my violin classes. My very first violin selection would not be smooth without her reliable advice and opinion. She also, helped me figure out my needs based on my budget.
Violin student
I have been always eager to perform violin someday after years of experience in playing the piano. The first time when I fell in love with the violin was after enjoying the duet performance by pianists and violinists. And my journey with th... e violin finally started at Stradivari Strings. With Rita’s detailed guidance, I chose my favourite violin and violin bow. Thanks to Rita also for helping me choose Mr.Yeo as my violin teacher. Every violin lesson to me is informative and Mr Yeo has been so supportive that he could appreciate every single improvement I have made. I was not confident when the sound was out of tone or too sharp. Howeverwith,Mr Yeo’s expertise, friendly personality and passion when playing the violin, I have received lots of courage and motivation to practice more. When struggling between pursuing my master’s degree and work, Mr Yeo and Rita has helped me re-arrange the classes to fit my schedule. Thank you Mr Yeo for your patience and encouragement, I will give the Grade 4 ABRSM exams my best shot!
Violin student
My daughter is very keen to start private violin lessons so I researched online and came in contact with Stradivari Strings. They have a lot of information covered and I can see that their reputation is good too. So I decided to drop a mess... age on their “contact us” page, as my daughter is very keen in learning the violin. Rita responded to me quite instantly and I’m very impressed that she still reply to messages that late. I checked with her on some necessary information and she is also very prompt to arrange a violin teacher for one-to-one lessons at my place. We scheduled to meet instantly. She is very professional and sincere when she assisted my daughter in selecting a suitable violin and violin bow. During the selection process, she explained the differences on the range of violins and violin bows. She never push her sales and told my daughter to go with her instincts, which I like. She is also very flexible in the payment mode which eases my worry quite a bit. I am very happy that I can fulfill my daughter’s wish to learn to play the violin. I am very sure this will be a very fruitful and nurturing journey for her. I will definitely spread the word to the people around me who are keen to take up a musical instrument including the violin, viola, cello or double bass.
Violin student
I am an adult violin student with zero knowledge on music and have always wanted to start private violin lessons. I started beginner violin classes with Stradivari Strings. My teacher Rita is very patient and gives me time to learn to play ... the violin at my own pace. She uses her methods to correctly lead me in the correct direction during adult violin classes. I will continue learning from teacher Rita and highly recommend to anyone who wished to learn violin. With teacher’s advice, I also selected a violin which suits me as a beginner violin learner with no background. Depending on how fast I progress, I may upgrade my violin to an intermediate level one in the near future.
Violin student
Our daughter has been taking violin lessons with Mr Yeo for almost 1 year. After doing one masterclass with him, she asked if she could change from her prior violin teacher because in one session with Mr Yeo, she felt she learned so much. ... Each week, she looks forward to her classes because Mr Yeo makes them both fun and challenging. Her level of play and technique have improved markedly since she started with Mr Yeo. We recommend him in the highest of terms
Mother of a violin student
With any learning curve, Stradivari Strings focuses and emphasizes a good foundation through a fine selection of top tier teachers. In my case, Mr. Yeo has an exceptional approach to teaching and learning through his methodology which allo... ws for a true understanding of the violin instrument and technique. His utmost faith in me has led me to immediately jump the hoops to prepare for Grade 5 within a short time frame, and I’m truly excited to undertake the ABRSM Grade 5 Practice Exam soon! I’d personally recommend Mr. Yeo’s teaching capabilities to anyone who would seriously consider learning the violin or for someone to sharpen their prowess on the violin! Always inspired, always focussed and always fun!
Adult violin student
I have been taking violin classes from Mr Yeo for since 2016, and each lesson has been very enjoyable and fun. Mr Yeo is always smiling and very happy which puts me at ease while learning difficult passages or techniques. He is also very ha... ppy to explain to me the reasoning behind certain playing techniques which helps me appreciate playing the violin even more. I can confidently say that my progress is largely due to Mr Yeo’s dedication and professionalism as a teacher. I would strongly recommend Mr Yeo to anyone who would wish to start violin lessons!
Adult violin student
Teacher Tevy is great at explaining the fundamentals to a beginner like me. He is very patient and takes his time to explain everything in detail. He makes sure I understand everything clearly before moving on.
Adult violin student
Teacher Tevy is very passionate about his work and is very encouraging. He will never close a chapter if he thinks you’re not ready to move on. Thank you Tevy for your patience and guidance!
Adult violin student
Rita is so responsive and helpful! We love the violin she selected for us and my daughter has been encouraged by the beautiful sounds that her violin produces to continue with her musical journey. Rita is also opened to us coming down to he... r shop every time the violin needs tuning. Definitely a place to buy a violin from.
Mother of 6 year old violin student
I was looking to go back to playing the viola after a long hiatus and came across Stradivari Strings, where I was able to restart my learning journey with a professional level coach, Mr Yeo. He teaches a wide range of techniques and doesn’t... cut corners so as to build a strong foundation. He gives many tips to improve every aspect of playing the instrument and encourages performing with passion. Every lesson is informative and enjoyable with his expertise and friendly personality! I am also grateful to Rita, the owner of Stradivari Strings, for linking me up with fellow strings players. We now have a regular trio (comprising of 2 violinist and a violist) practicing different pieces each week. My confidence level in performing has also improved.
(adult violist)
We located our violin coach from Stradivari Strings. My girls (10 & 4 years old) have been learning violin and piano with Yi Jia since February 2019. I’ve been impressed with Yi Jia in many ways. He’s professional and dependable. He’s a... lways on time and never misses a lesson. He also manages to do his best to accommodate our schedule if change is required. He comes prepared with specific lesson goals and is committed to the girls’ progress. He’s especially patient with my 4 year old who can be easily distracted during an hour lesson. Yi Jia never loses his cool, and does his best to get her engaged & learning. My 10 year old says she likes Yi Jia because when she has a question or struggles with a part of music, he always stops to explain and re-teach until she gets it. He doesn’t dismiss her questions or let her skip difficult parts of music. She also likes that he challenges her to play more difficult music and patiently teaches and encourages her until she gets it. My 4 year old says she likes Yi Jia because he teaches about notes and tells her where they are on the piano and strings. She also says Yi Jia is very nice. Yijia is one of those teachers who has deep love for what they are teaching and deeply committed to student progress.
Mother of 3 kids
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Student
I learn violin from teacher Siak Lee as a beginner. Lessons are lively and relaxing. She is a responsible and patient teacher.
Student
Tevy is great in explaining the fundamentals to a beginner like me. He is very patient and takes his time to explain everything in detail. He makes sure I understand everything clearly before moving on.
Student
Teacher Siak Lee is a great coach. When I face problems on violin techniques, she will always coach patiently and make sure that I fully comprehend. Her explanation is clear and organized.
Student
Mr Yeo, my violin teacher does not hold back in sharing violin playing techniques and knowledge. He readily answers the many questions I have, he is indeed a patient teacher.
Violin Student
I found my violin teacher Mr Yeo through Stradivari Strings. He is an excellent teacher and I really enjoy my violin lessons here!
Violin Student
Before I started lessons with Mr Yeo, I was a beginner student with no music background, and not musically talented. Mr Yeo has been very patient with me and he makes learning the violin interesting and easy to understand. This really helps... me and I really enjoy lessons.
Violin Student
Mr Yeo is a very patient and understanding teacher, His lessons are easy to understand and he conducts it in a fun way. He is observant, picking up on my weaknesses in violin playing, and corrects my mistakes immediately. I learnt a lot fro... m him aside from violin playing.
Violin Student
Mr Yeo is a very supportive teacher. Always optimistic, there is a “you can do it” atmosphere in class. I always feel encouraged and have the confidence in mastering the viola
Viola Student
I started violin lessons in June 2010 and within 1 year, took the ABRSM grade 3 examinations. I am amazed with my progress even though I have no music background before learning the violin.
Violin Student
I had no music background before learning the violin and was initially apprehensive. My violin teacher encouraged me all the way and is very patient. Learning the violin is so enjoyable now, I look forward to lessons every week!
Violin Student
I started learning the violin 6 months ago and passed the ABRSM grade 2 examinations with distinction!
Violin Student
We can see that our son, who has passed ABRSM grade 5 exams in 2016, has improved in his bowing technique under teacher Tevy. His coaching is more precise compared to other teachers.
Parents of 9 year old Shane
Stradivari Strings found me a violin teacher who is humorous and passionate about music. I truly enjoy my journey towards learning to play the violin.
Violin Student
I really enjoyed my violin lesson with Mr Yeo. During my first lesson with him, I learnt more compared to 4 lessons with my previous violin teacher. I was smiling throughout my violin lesson.
Violin Student
I want to enrich my life and decided to learn the violin for leisure. I have been enjoying my violin lessons with my violin teacher, who is very patient and dedicated.
Violin Student
My violin teacher is awesome! My progress on the violin is so fast, I am going for ABRSM grade 2 examinations within 6 months of starting lessons.
Student
Tevy/s flexibility in lesson timing made it perfect for me due to the nature of my job. He also keeps each lesson interesting and made sure to teach me something new each lesson. I have piano diploma background when I started lessons with T... evy, his coaching and my background helped me to progress to take grade 6 ABRSM exams within 9 months of starting to learn the violin.
Student
Mr Yeo is a great coach and mentor, he never fails to make my violin lessons interesting and fulfilling. Every lesson with him feels like a fleeting moment, that is how enjoyable his lessons are! I highly recommend Mr Yeo if you are serious... about advancing quickly. You will learn all the necessary technical skills from a professional.
Violin Student
Stradivari Strings found a patient and experienced teacher to conduct the violin lessons. My son enjoys his violin lessons tremendously.
Mother of 5 year old Jay
I have been taking violin lessons from Dwanye for about three months now, and I enjoy learning from him. As an adult learner, initially, I was quite hesitant and worried because I do not have any music background. However, he has been very ... kind and patient in helping me understand how to play the violin and ensures that I am comfortable with what I am doing each violin lesson. When in doubt, he explains in a way that is easy to grasp. Also, he doesn’t get mad if I mess up on a note, waits if I’m stuck on a certain song, and continues to offer support and encouragement. In a nutshell, Dwanye makes learning the violin fun and exciting.
Violin Student
My teacher Mr Yeo, makes every violin lesson interesting as he imparts basic theory and even dispenses historical descriptions so that the music is given its deserving mood, setting and value. In doing so, he makes me appreciate classical m... usic even more and this translates to better understanding of the pieces I play.
Violin Student
As an adult starter, I am pleased to have Mr Yeo as my violin teacher. He is just great – very knowledgeable about music and adaptable in style and explanation. His eye for detail allows subtle correction that makes a whole world of differe... nce to the practice. I would definitely recommend him to anybody who wishes to learn the violin in a professional, yet comforting and encouraging environment.
Student
My twin daughters learn the violin and piano from the same teacher at Stradivari Strings. The teacher is always encouraging my girls to do their best at all times.
Mother of twin girls
Lessons with Tevy, my violin teacher, are the highlight of my week. He provides a well-rounded education that goes beyond mere mastery of violin technique, often supplementing lessons with interesting tips and anecdotes that reveal his expe... rience and knowledge. His enthusiasm is infectious, his energy unceasing; every lesson is enjoyable and over too soon. Under his tutelage, my violin playing has improved swiftly and the best part is: none of it feels like work. Tevy makes it fun!
Student
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
Stradivari strings connected me to ukulele teacher Deomar and my 7 year old daughter has started ukulele lessons with him..He is very patient and works easily with kids. He’s been teaching her for a few weeks only but I have already recomme... nded him to a few friends for their kids.
Ukulele Student
My daughter finds Teacher Calvin kind and talented. Her ukulele playing improved a lot under his guidance. She attends class with another girl who is more advanced but teacher Calvin is able to create a good synergy with them and the result... is they learn even better.
Ukulele Student
Teacher Calvin has been teaching my son for close to a year. He is exceptionally patient and experienced at dealing with young kids. He knows how to make the lesson interactive and interesting so that my son is having fun yet learning at th... e same time. My son even asked for the lesson duration to be extended (from 45 mins to 1 hour)! I cannot ask for more in a teacher.:
Mother of 6 year old ukulele student
Teacher Calvin is a fun and patient ukulele teacher. Georgia enjoys her lessons with him and practices willingly to learn new songs and improve. She has also enjoyed performing for family and at a recital that Calvin prepared her for.
Father of 8 year old ukulele student
Bryan is enthusiastic and talented. He is willing to show, demonstrate and guide according to student’ s abilities and talents. His ukulele lessons are enjoyable and relaxed with no pressure. Most importantly, he can motivate one to play an... d enjoy music.
Student
My 4 year old daughter’s ukulele teacher is extremely patient and constantly tailors his lessons according to my daughter’s progress, attention span and capacity to follow, making the ukulele lessons very interesting. My daughter is happy g... oing for her ukulele lessons.
Student
Calvin is a great ukulele and guitar teacher. He connected with my son well and my son really enjoyed his lesson. He is very attentive and great with younger kids which is what my son needs for learning
Mother of 5 year old boy
Simon and Timothy enjoy Jarrell’s ukulele lesson very much. My kids are hard to handle at times but I am surprised they are able to pay attention in his class!
Mother of ukulele students
Matteo loves meeting Jarrell every week. The lessons are just great and Matteo is looking forward to changing from ukulele to guitar lessons in the next term!
Mother of Matteo
Stradivari Strings has been very professional and prompt in their communication right from the beginning. Our teacher Calvin is very reliable, flexible, positive and relaxed. Our girls enjoy their lessons and are developing their instrument... al skills playing the ukulele.
Mother of 2 ukulele students
Ayaan first got interested in Ukulele when he got a ukulele for his birthday present. He showed an interest in learning and we tried a couple of one on one lessons for him with different teachers. However it somehow didn’t work for him and ... he started losing interest. We contacted Stradivari Strings and got connected with teacher Jarrell. What impressed us that he has vast coaching experience teaching young kids. Jarrell made lessons fun and is extremely patient with my son. Ayaan soon started to show active interest in the ukulele lessons and now practices on his own too. We highly recommend ukulele students, whether young or adult, to start ukulele lessons with teacher Jarrell.
Student
Wow! What an experience! I totally enjoyed my ukulele lessons with Stradivari Strings. Thank you!
Student
I was looking to improve on my flute playing techniques and contacted Stradvari Strings. I started flute lessons with teacher Viktoriya. She is a very patient flute teacher who is able to use my strengths in flute to pick out fun repertoire... to make flute classes more interesting. I also am able to duet with her during my weekly flute lessons. She has helped improve my fundamentals by guiding me on finding the best places to breathe and working on musicality, improving my musicianship. Recommended!
Flute student
I located my flute teacher Alphonsus from Stradivari Strings. He is an incredible flute teacher. During flute lessons, he taught me a lot of techniques that my former teacher hadn’t taught me. Always on time, he is very accommodating and pl... easant. I really like playing duet flute with him. Thank you very much Alphonsus
Student
Stradivari Strings connected me to Teacher Alphonsus. He is a good teacher. Very patient and can communicate well.
Adult flute student
My bamboo flute Joyce, is a very patient instructor. Learning under her tutelage is not pressurizing and she is mindful to do adhoc recap of techniques, which come in handy, from time to time. She is a 笛子instructor whom I will strongly reco... mmend for enthusiasts and/or amateurs. Getting a qualified instructor is one, having an instructor who patiently goes through the routine and fundamentals is another. Joyce is also very strong in her technicals.
Adult bamboo flute student
Miss Audrey taught me how to play the flute from scratch. She is very kind and patient and motivates me to play well. I really enjoy and look forward to my flute lessons each week.
Student
My 6 year old son and I really enjoy flute lessons with teacher Minh Trang. She makes lessons very fun for my son, to maintain his interest in flute playing. As for myself, I learnt to play the flute many years back, and needed a teacher fo... r a refresher course. Teacher Minh Trang covered the basics with me in detail to ensure that I grasp this first before going to intermediate/ advanced level playing.
Student
Teacher Jen made the flute lessons interesting and lively. She engages and connects my son very well. She is passionate about her music and that actually rubs onto my son. I know my son’s interest in flute is heightened when he practices on... his own without us reminding him!
Mother of Clenton Ong
Joyce, my bamboo flute teacher, is a dedicated instructor who is always generous in imparting her own knowledge striving to bring out the best in every students. At the same time, she provides ample performance opportunities for students to... gain experience.
Student
Not only is Joyce a passionate bamboo flute player, she is also an enthusiastic and patient instructor who is willing to put in the extra effort to make sure that her students attain his/her fullest potential during lessons. Joyce is defini... tely a role model for her student to look up to.
Student
Technique is of paramount importance when it comes to playing music. I have been with teacher Joyce (bamboo flute) for 2 years. She has taught me the necessary fundamentals in the playing of the Chinese flute. Under her patient teaching and... guidance, I achieved distinction in both grade 5 and 8 dizi examinations. I believe that her teaching is commendable and very suitable for students who are still grasping their basics in Chinese flute.
Student
My flute teacher Audrey is full of kindness and love . She is extremely patient as well . She inspires me to practice harder to become a better musician
Student
My flute teacher is very patient and I am progressing very well under his guidance.
14 year old flute student
Teacher Paul is a very friendly and patient teacher. He encourages me to relax and learn at my own pace. I would definitely recommend my friends to Stradivari Strings for music lessons.
Student
Ms Sharon is a caring an patient teacher who do her best to teach her students to be a good flute player. In addition to teaching me the flute, she also taught me certain skills that a person should have in life.
17 Year Old Flute Student
Teacher Sharon is a good teacher, she is very patient with me and gives me stickers.
7 Year Old Flute Student
Teacher Sharon is a kind teacher who helps me with my fundamentals and embrochure.
13 Year Old Flute Student
I wanted to learn to play the bamboo flute (Di Zi) to surprise my wife on my wedding day. I enjoy my lessons with my flute teacher at Stradivari Strings. I find him to be a knowledgeable, patient and dedicated teacher.
Student
My flute lessons are fun and my teacher’s methods are effective.
Student
Teacher Sharon is the best music teacher I have ever met in my whole life. Before I started flute lessons with her, I was afraid of music classes and did not realize that music can be so fun. I could enjoy lessons with her and she has revol... utionalized my perspective in music.
Student
My aim is to be a professional flute teacher. I am very happy with my progress as my flute teacher gave me solid foundation in flute playing techniques. I am confident in securing good grades in ABRSM Grade 8 examinations.
Student
I am an adult cello student with piano background. My buddy and I were looking to start cello lessons and found Stradivari Strings. I was impressed with the patience and knowledge Rita has in helping me to select the cello and bow most suit... ed for me. Her specialized shop has a range of cellos and bows that caters to students with different budget in mind. Group cello lessons under Rita has also helped me to transit from piano playing to cello playing effectively. She teaches in a way that engages me at my level of playing and I find myself improving in ways I didnt expect. She also identifies my strength and weaknesses and teaches me the technique to hold, bow and play the cello. I enjoy playing music with the cello more now.
Cello student
I had a great experience selecting my first cello at Stradivari Strings. Rita had made the process so comfortable and pleasant. She encouraged me to “connect” with the instrument and bow and did not rush me into selecting one. She was patie... nt and provided me with lots of information on the different cello and bows. Cello lessons with Rita are nothing short of fun. She is very enthusiastic, encouraging and approachable. I have progressed immensely under her guidance. She is sharp and makes sure the foundation is done right. With her easy-going nature, it is effortless to start a conversation with Rita. I love to chat with her after lessons. I am also thankful that Rita is always kind enough to re-schedule my cello lessons whenever I need to. These have made my learning journey an amazing and encouraging one!
Cello student
We have our daughter on a short term travel to Singapore and away from her usual cello in Seattle. Having Rita set us up with a practice cello for 5 weeks in Singapore was extremely valuable and she has made the arrangement professionally d... one, with clear and timely communication, and sent to our daughter’s hotel room expeditiously. We are fortunate to be in such excellent care of Stradivari Strings.
Cello student
I am adult cello student with no music background. I started beginner cello lessons with Ms Rita at Stradivari Strings. Learning classical music is like learning a foreign language that comes with its own set of challenges. Fortunately, wi... th Ms Rita’s simplified guidance, understanding and patience, I have managed to progress at my own pace even though I am a busy working adult. I also selected a cello and bow which is based on my budget and requirements from Stradivari Strings. I recommend any serious cello student to contact Stradivari Strings to start affordable cello lessons.
Cello student
Starting cello lessons at Stradivari strings is truly a magical experience. Teacher Rita is a warm encouraging mentor who is with me every step of the way. She was with me when I chose my cello, ensuring that I had a good sounding Cello tha... t met my needs for future goals of Cello practice and also fit my budget. I would always remember her advise that the Cello is my partner, and I had to be able to connect with it in order to truly learn how to play. She spent a good part of an hour with me making sure I had a connection with my Cello, offering different instruments and letting me experience the feel of holding the Cello. She also ensured I had a good bow, with a good handhold, and a good sturdy weight. More than this, her lessons are encouraging and warm. I probably am not the most talented person musically out there, but she’s always encouraging, allowing me to grow and practice and my own pace, and she is always 100% supportive of her students. It is truly an honor to be called Teacher Rita’s student and I hope more learners like me have the same fun experience I have with Stradivari Strings.
Cello student
After learning cello on my own for about a year, I approached Rita at Stradivari Strings during the Circuit Breaker for online cello lessons to correct my posture and bowing techniques. I have been having weekly private cello lessons with R... ita for 4 months already. Rita was sharp about pointing what was wrong and my posture, bowing and fingering techniques have improved since then. Being an adult learner with no music background, Rita is very encouraging with baby steps improvements and shares with me my progress. She emphasizes on note reading, intonations and rhythms and makes the lessons easier to understand. I will recommend adult cello learners like me to learn from Rita.
Cello student
I am an adult cello student who is looking to start beginner cello lessons. Through Stradivari Strings, with the assistance of Rita, I found the cello and bow which I like. Rita also arranged for me to have online lessons with cello teacher... Erkin since August of 2020. During our one to one, online cello classesm he has been very patient in teaching me and I am really am grateful that he is so willing to share a lot of the tips he has learnt throughout his cellist life. He is really a great teacher and funny too. I am blessed to be able to learn so much and much more to come from such a great cellist!
Cello student
Always wanted to play the cello but as an adult, I thought starting beginner cello classes would be a bit awkward. Then I found Rita from Stradivari strings. She guided me to find my perfect cello at her shop which specialises in bowed stri... ngs instruments (including violin, viola, cello, bows and double bass). During the cello selection process,I tested various cello and cello bows until I found the one that fits me and my budget. Now, I’m learning to play the cello under her guidance. She’s very patient and accommodating.
Cello student
I started my cello learning journey with Stradivari Strings. The experience has been positive. Rita assessed my motivation level for starting beginner cello lessons at ten-out-of-ten motivation level. Selecting my first cello could be confu... sing for a beginner who knew NOTHING about string instruments: “there is a part of the cello bow called ‘FROG’?” “Don’t judge a cello by its look? But this one looks so nice!” ”We are using HORSE hair for the cello bow?” Rita patiently addressed all my queries, listened to my needs, and recommended cello and cello bows that were budget-friendly. It was a pleasant seven-week of adult cello lessons so far at Stradivari Strings. Rita is friendly, patient, and more importantly she is able to adjust the syllabus based on my own learning pace. After all, there is no “one size fits all” as every student learns differently. Of course there were weeks with minimal progress and those weeks were draggy and filled with disappointment; I shared my difficulties encountered during cello practice and Rita addressed all of them and encouraged me to keep pushing myself. Six out of seven days a week I am with my cello (at least a “Hi” and a pat on its shoulder ^_^). It is like having a relationship with it: there are sweet and sorrow moments as we get along; I believe we are both learning to fit each other perfectly, and I know that I am in love with it tender-heartedly.
Cello student
I found my cello teacher (teacher Hughes) from Stradivari Strings. He is a friendly and humorous person, yet professional and serious during cello lessons.His strong passion for music and cello shows through in his teaching. Cello classes a... re always lively and engaging. He is also eager to explain and address whatever questions I have.Teacher Hughes seems to hold his students to high standards. Yet, he is patient and respectful in guiding me when I struggle to meet his expectations. Even though I am an adult cello beginner with very basic music background, I have never felt patronised by him. As a highly accomplished musician, teacher Hughes’ playing is a joy to listen to, and hearing the beautiful tones he produces on my own entry-level cello inspires me to improve my playing.Overall, he has all the qualities of an excellent teacher and is the best teacher I can ask for!
Cello student
I am an adult who has 10 years of piano background. I have always wanted to start private cello lessons and managed to contact Rita from Stradivari Strings. So far, I have had 5 cello lessons and it has been a great experience. Rita is shar... p, talented and passionate in music with a pleasant personality while teaching. As an adult learner, Rita inspires me to love music again. I am very happy to reconnect with music after decades of abandoning it. During our cello classes, Rita emphasizes coaching me on note reading on the cello, bowing techniques, right posture, finger position as well as re-visit music theory. The latter I have totally long forgotten. It has been a happy learning journey. Rita has good knowledge on music instruments and her passion is not only in coaching cello students, she is also very knowledgeable in in handcrafted bowed string instruments (including violin, cello, viola and double bass). For this reason, I have no hesitation to purchase my cello from Stradivari strings.
Cello student
I came to know Rita from Stradivari Strings when I was looking to start adult cello lessons. She is a dedicated cello teacher who tries various methods to help me improve my cello playing skills. As a beginner I experienced a lot of difficu... lties in terms of intonation. and rhythm. She helped me to focus and concentrate on areas that I need to overcome. She is strict but yet very encouraging, takes each lesson personally and invests her time & energy to help me advance further in my playing. She also went through a stringent process with me for my cello selection, explaining the made of each cello, the different types of cello bows, testing and showing me the difference of each material and how would it affect the sound of the music. Her expertise separates her from the average music teacher from other schools.
Cello student
One of the best things that happened to me this year is getting in touch with my cello teacher Ms Rita. I started lessons since January and have come to enjoy my Singapore cello lessons for a variety of reasons: First, for effective learni... ng to occur, it’s important that there is a personal student-teacher fit. This is the first consideration in learning an instrument on a 1-1 basis. Right from the get-go, I found Rita to have an excellent social and communication skills and a winsome sense of humour, a prerequisite for me. This has made cello classes for me really enjoyable. Second, very early in our pre-lesson discussion, Rita impressed me as a very knowledgeable person about the art and manufacture of the cello and cello bow. Her intimate historical and technical knowledge of how the instrument is crafted and it’s impact on its sound quality (and intrinsic value) persuaded me that I have made a good decision to take beginner cello lessons from her. A third reason why I eagerly look forward coming to Stradivari Strings each week is no less because of her unusual pedagogical approach – fun, supportive, encouraging, and pertinently informative. More delightful for me is her use of taking live videos of parts of my lesson for me to view as personal feedback based on the laudable principle of “seeing yourself play as
(72 year old cello student)
I found my cello teacher Alisa from Stradivari Strings. Alisa has been a great help to my learning journey! During my weekly cello lessons, she emphasizes on having a solid and good foundation, which I really appreciate! Furthermore, she ha... s been really accommodating to my busy work schedule. You can’t find a better cello teacher than her!
Cello student
I had an amazing experience with Stradivari Strings, beginning with my first cello and cello bow purchase and subsequent cello lessons. The owner, Rita, is knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to string instruments. Rita is must-see for ... anyone interested in purchasing quality string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bows). Cello lessons with Rita is challenging yet enjoyable. I always look forward to our next lesson. Thanks a lot, Rita.
Cello student
Teacher Hughes has ignited my child’s interest in cello. He is always patient yet firm enough to manage my active child. His classes are interesting and fun and my child looks forward to his cello class every week!
Mother of 6 year old cello student
Teacher Hughes is a dedicated teacher who goes the extra mile to ensure that his students enjoy learning. His teaching is very musically based, with many different genres of song selected to develop one’s technique and musicality simultaneo... usly. His witty and friendly personality makes lessons fun, and his deep knowledge and appreciation of music makes songs come alive during his lessons. Hughes is definitely one of the best music teachers around!
Adult cello student
Since having teacher Hughes as my cello teacher, I have gotten a much deeper understanding of whatever piece I have been tasked to play as he educates me and encourages me to learn about the history of the music and hence the character that... I should play it in. Through this, I also learn new technical skills each lesson, develop a better understanding and appreciation for music theory that helps produce the best sound for me.
Adult cello student
My son (age 14) enrolled in the School of Young Talent Gifted Cellist program at the NAFA at the age of 7 and graduated when he was 12years old with a diploma in cello performance. I engaged teacher Linh in May 2018 to mentor and coach my s... on especially for competition and audition.
UnderTeacher Linh’s tutelage,my son was awarded the Platinum Award for cello performance at the 7th Singapore Performer’s Festival and Chamber Music Competition in June 2018. Teacher Linh is a talented, patient,articulate and professional cello teacher who can work with students at all levels. She goes the extra mile to send videos and material to improve her student’s performance. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her again and I strongly recommend her to any parents or students who like to learn the cello.
Parent of 14 year old cellist
My cello teacher is very committed and has developed a very effective teaching method. I am progressing very well. Thank you, Stradivari Strings.
Adult cello student
My cello teacher understands that learning a music instrument like the cello is not easy, and she makes it easy for a beginner like me to understand. Thanks, Stradivari Strings
Adult cello student
My 6 year old son’s cello teacher is very patient, engaging and professional. Thanks to her, our son is very passionate about cello and looks forward to his cello lesson every week.
Father of Alpheus Chew
Teacher Hughes is an excellent cello teacher. He is fantastic and relates extremely well with my 10 year old daughter. He is ever so patient with her and offers words of encouragement during all cello lessons. I highly recommend him to any ... parent whose child wants to start cello classes. Thanks teacher Hughes for everything!
Mother of 10 year old cello student
As an adult beginner, I had a lot of hesitation about learning a new and difficult instrument. But my passion for the cello and the way Ryan coaches make learning how to play this beautiful instrument, and music in general, fun and rewardin... g. Ryan is precise, professional and patient. He can clearly point out what I am doing wrong and encourages me when my techniques are right. He does not focus only on technical aspects of cello plying but also helps me discover my musicality. It is almost a year now since I started and I am grateful to have an amazing teacher who continues to nurture and inspire.
Student
I was looking around for a good ukulele teacher for my children, and connected with Stradivari Strings. Rita linked me up with teacher Deomar for ukulele lessons for my son. My son is young and it takes him a long time to focus. Deomar has ... done a brilliant job helping my son learn simple chords and engaging him during the ukulele classes. He also absolutely loves Deomar’s approach to teaching. Aside from that we also bought a really good violin from the shop. Thank you for everything Rita.
Student
My mother started ukulele lessons with teacher Deomar. Ukulele teacher Deomar is very professional. He notes your strengths and tailors his ukulele classes to enhance them, thereby keeping you motivated and engaged. He is very patient and e... ven if you have not practiced, he encourages you and goes through the lessons in a pace that suits you. If the lessons are not completed, he does not strictly keep to the time limit and extends the time where necessary. He also gives my mother music scores according to her music tastes, which makes the ukulele lesson much more engaging and motivating for her. It gives my mother great satisfaction when she is able to complete a piece that she likes. All in all, highly recommended for ukulele students who want to learn leisurely and at their own pace.
Student
We loved working with Teacher Ade as Sahana’s guitar teacher for the summer. He has the right mix of fun and patience, and he kept the lessons well planned and engaging throughout for our six year old. Sahana had just begun guitar while she... has been playing piano for 2 years. She was reluctant to practice guitar as she was better on the Piano. However, Ade recognized that she was interested in playing songs and tweaked his lessons. As a result Sahana has been more excited to practice her skills under Ade’s guidance than she was before. We look forward to engaging him again next summer. Thank you, Ade! PS: we accidentally attended one of Ade’s performances in clarke quay. Wow!! He was unbelievable!
Father of 8 year old guitar student
Bryan will relate his ideas about how a certain song can be played, apart from the conventional way, he is very innovative when it comes to improvisations.
Student
My electric guitar teacher’s approach to teaching music theory through jamming, makes the learning experience more fun and motivating
Student
Trixie has been learning under Jarrell for three years and has switched to electric guitar. I am very happy that she is able to take her grade 3 Exams and she is happy with Jarrell’s teaching.
( Trixie's mum)
Calvin is a dedicated and passionate guitar teacher who encourages his students to go beyond simply just memorising and practicing. He seeks to ensure that I understand the theories behind chords, its progressions, and guitar scales; so tha... t I will be able to better appreciate them and the practices thereafter would become easier. He also encourages me not to just stop there but to use what I have learnt to create my own songs. Calvin is extremely patient and always accommodates my requests of revising theories that he may have already gone through. He also curates his lessons for his students to suit their interests and skills. For example, in a lesson about chord progressions and song keys he got me to pick a song of my choice and we transcribed it together on the spot. Not only did I have a lot fun doing so, but I also learned something in the process. Calvin has definitely helped improved my playing and has boosted my confidence as a guitarist.
Student
We walked into Rita’s shop that day despite in searching for a 1/2 size violin for our 6-year old boy. Despite of no appointment made, Rita was very patient in understanding our needs. She recommended Mr. Yeo Teow Meng knowing the boy was having some violin posture problems. Glad we followed her recommendation. The boy has been enjoying every single lesson with Mr. Yeo, and made lots of improvements since enrolled at Stradivari Strings. The classes are engaging and fun. Thank to Mr. Yeo and Rita, the boy also found his new violin he treasures as his baby.
Violin student
I have always like the sound of the violin and finally took my first step in Nov 2020 to take violin lessons & contacted Rita from Stradivari Strings. Rita selected some violins and bows for me to shortlist by listening to their sound. I am glad to have chosen a violin that I feel a connection with. During my weekly violin classes, Rita is very encouraging and reassures me that I’m progressing well. Her confidence in me is my motivation to practice & improve. I look forward to taking my first exam next year.
Violin student
As an adult learner with no musical background, I am so glad to have chosen Stradivari Strings to kickstart my violin lessons with. The experience was a pleasant one from the very beginning: Ms Rita took great care in helping me select a suitable violin and violin bow, guiding me on what to look out for in an instrument. We also listened to several violins closely before settling down on one that I liked. A patient and encouraging violin teacher, Ms Rita tailors each violin class in a way that would maximize my learning. Her pedagogy made sense, and she always explains her intents clearly. Importantly, every lesson made me feel like I was actively progressing—despite my own doubts—and what a wonderful feeling that is. Already this short experience with Stradivari Strings has helped me to discover a new horizon to music, and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Violin student
I started my violin lesson with Stradivari Strings after a 10 years break. Without any proper knowledge on how to choose my instrument, I was glad to have walk into this place where I was educated on the different violin choices as well as the separate bow pairing for each violin. I was given the opportunity to try the violins and the different bow pairings to hear and see for myself which is the best for me. Learning under Rita allowed me to build stronger basic skills as she made sure that every single lesson was efficient and every small bad habit was brought to light. I am glad to have started my second round journey in learning my violin here as i can see myself progressing and loving my instrument more every day.
Violin student
I’ve been playing the viola for about 5 years having learnt the violin prior to switching instruments. I haven’t had any formal viola lessons before this year, and as the viola is not as popular an instrument as the violin or cello, finding a viola teacher proved difficult, and finding a GOOD viola teacher was almost impossible. As an adult with autism, just finding a teacher who could connect with me on my wavelength is a challenging task, and I’ve gone through numerous music teachers in the past, and many could not break down the barrier that is autism. On meeting Mr Yeo, my worries dissipated. Mr Yeo is very patient and encouraging during lessons, and explains things in a way that is both easy to grasp and fun! Mr Yeo also further motivates me in my practice by giving me feedback on video recordings of my practice sessions when I send them to him so that I can make the most out of my viola practice. Since starting viola lessons, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds. I’ve only had 4 adult viola lessons with him and yet I feel like I’ve had many more because of my progress. I am looking forward to learning more from him!
Violin student
I have been always eager to perform violin someday after years of experience in playing the piano. The first time when I fell in love with the violin was after enjoying the duet performance by pianists and violinists. And my journey with the violin finally started at Stradivari Strings. With Rita’s detailed guidance, I chose my favourite violin and violin bow. Thanks to Rita also for helping me choose Mr.Yeo as my violin teacher. Every violin lesson to me is informative and Mr Yeo has been so supportive that he could appreciate every single improvement I have made. I was not confident when the sound was out of tone or too sharp. Howeverwith,Mr Yeo’s expertise, friendly personality and passion when playing the violin, I have received lots of courage and motivation to practice more. When struggling between pursuing my master’s degree and work, Mr Yeo and Rita has helped me re-arrange the classes to fit my schedule. Thank you Mr Yeo for your patience and encouragement, I will give the Grade 4 ABRSM exams my best shot!
Violin student
Teacher Hughes is a dedicated teacher who goes the extra mile to ensure that his students enjoy learning. His teaching is very musically based, with many different genres of song selected to develop one’s technique and musicality simultaneously. His witty and friendly personality makes lessons fun, and his deep knowledge and appreciation of music makes songs come alive during his lessons. Hughes is definitely one of the best music teachers around!
Adult cello student
One of the best things that happened to me this year is getting in touch with my cello teacher Ms Rita. I started lessons since January and have come to enjoy my Singapore cello lessons for a variety of reasons: First, for effective learning to occur, it’s important that there is a personal student-teacher fit. This is the first consideration in learning an instrument on a 1-1 basis. Right from the get-go, I found Rita to have an excellent social and communication skills and a winsome sense of humour, a prerequisite for me. This has made cello classes for me really enjoyable. Second, very early in our pre-lesson discussion, Rita impressed me as a very knowledgeable person about the art and manufacture of the cello and cello bow. Her intimate historical and technical knowledge of how the instrument is crafted and it’s impact on its sound quality (and intrinsic value) persuaded me that I have made a good decision to take beginner cello lessons from her. A third reason why I eagerly look forward coming to Stradivari Strings each week is no less because of her unusual pedagogical approach – fun, supportive, encouraging, and pertinently informative. More delightful for me is her use of taking live videos of parts of my lesson for me to view as personal feedback based on the laudable principle of “seeing yourself play as
(72 year old cello student)
I had an amazing experience with Stradivari Strings, beginning with my first cello and cello bow purchase and subsequent cello lessons. The owner, Rita, is knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to string instruments. Rita is must-see for anyone interested in purchasing quality string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bows). Cello lessons with Rita is challenging yet enjoyable. I always look forward to our next lesson. Thanks a lot, Rita.
Cello student
With any learning curve, Stradivari Strings focuses and emphasizes a good foundation through a fine selection of top tier teachers. In my case, Mr. Yeo has an exceptional approach to teaching and learning through his methodology which allows for a true understanding of the violin instrument and technique. His utmost faith in me has led me to immediately jump the hoops to prepare for Grade 5 within a short time frame, and I’m truly excited to undertake the ABRSM Grade 5 Practice Exam soon! I’d personally recommend Mr. Yeo’s teaching capabilities to anyone who would seriously consider learning the violin or for someone to sharpen their prowess on the violin! Always inspired, always focussed and always fun!
Adult violin student
I have been taking violin classes from Mr Yeo for since 2016, and each lesson has been very enjoyable and fun. Mr Yeo is always smiling and very happy which puts me at ease while learning difficult passages or techniques. He is also very ha... ppy to explain to me the reasoning behind certain playing techniques which helps me appreciate playing the violin even more. I can confidently say that my progress is largely due to Mr Yeo’s dedication and professionalism as a teacher. I would strongly recommend Mr Yeo to anyone who would wish to start violin lessons!
Adult violin student
When I first walked into Stradivari Strings to re-string my violin, I didn’t know I’ve walked into a whole new world of experience. Rita could tell I have a lot of interest in picking up violin. And with her sharp eyes, she could tell my old violin was factory made and of low quality. She then proceeded to set up an appointment with me for a new violin since I was so interested. During the appointment, Rita made sure to let me play and emote with each violin and bow, it was a hands on session of playing on a range of violin and bow. She also shared her vast knowledge and experience on violin with me. Throughout the 2 hour appointment on selecting violin and bow, I was taking in all the teachings she had to offer. Alas, I found one that I really loved, although a little out of my budget, Rita took the time and offered to help with financial planning. The class afterwards with Mr Yeo was also amazing. I had learnt so much in 45 mins that I could play twinkle twinkle little star within that session. Thank you Rita and thank you Stradivari Strings for the immersing experience! Highly recommended!
Student
Teacher Hughes is an excellent cello teacher. He is fantastic and relates extremely well with my 10 year old daughter. He is ever so patient with her and offers words of encouragement during all cello lessons. I highly recommend him to any parent whose child wants to start cello classes. Thanks teacher Hughes for everything!
Mother of 10 year old cello student
I am an adult cello student with piano background. My buddy and I were looking to start cello lessons and found Stradivari Strings. I was impressed with the patience and knowledge Rita has in helping me to select the cello and bow most suited for me. Her specialized shop has a range of cellos and bows that caters to students with different budget in mind. Group cello lessons under Rita has also helped me to transit from piano playing to cello playing effectively. She teaches in a way that engages me at my level of playing and I find myself improving in ways I didnt expect. She also identifies my strength and weaknesses and teaches me the technique to hold, bow and play the cello. I enjoy playing music with the cello more now.
Cello student
I’ve always wanted to learn the violin so after doing some research, I came across Stradivari Strings. I decided to contact Rita cos the plenty of positive reviews convinced me to give Stradivari Strings a try. Teacher Rita is very prompt with answering questions on WhatsApp. The violin and bow selection process was very insightful. Teacher Rita let me try out some violins and bows to find the perfect match for me. I initially wanted a factory-made violin but after the selection process I went for a 100% handcrafted violin and I don’t have any regrets. A handcrafted violin produces a more beautiful sound than a factory-made one. For violin lessons, Teacher Rita was patient, stern, and encouraging at the same time. I like how she’s stern when she needs to be for us to perform better, yet very encouraging at things done right. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings. I’m an adult beginner so it’s really never too late to pick up a new instrument and enjoy it with the right teacher.
Violin student
I have been playing Chinese musical instrument for many years and one of my dreams is to pick up a western musical instrument – the violin. I decided to start violin classes during this pandemic period so as to make full use of the stay hom... e time. I came across Stradivari Strings and made inquiries for adult violin lessons. As someone who knows nothing about the violin, Rita from Stradivari Strings guided me through the violin and bow selection patiently and the process was very informative. I’m also a student of Mr Yeo, a professional-level violin teacher. He is very professional, passionate, encouraging and inspiring. He makes every violin lesson interesting and worthwhile and I am always looking forward to attend his violin classes. I will be aiming for grade 3 ABRSM exams in 2021. So happy to have Mr Yeo as my teacher.
Violin student
I am an adult student looking to start Double Bass Lessons. Stradivari Strings connected me with Mr Ma (retired Singapore Symphony Orchestra musician). He has been very patient, and supportive. During our fortnightly double bass classes, his way of teaching helps me to understand how to play a complex instrument like a double bass for both classical studies and jazz walking bass lines.
- Anne-Sophie Karmel
Student
My daughter started flute lessons with Viktoriya a few months ago and she really enjoys learning from her. Viktoriya not just teaches but she making my daughter comfortable so that she can focus on her performance. She is truly a very dedicated and highly talented flute teacher who is also very patient and encouraging to my daughter. She has been also very accommodating to rearrange their flute classes due to school commitments. --- Heather Yoo
Student
My son started saxophone lessons with Saxophone teacher Lemuel and look forward to it every week. Lemuel is very kind, considerate, and passionate for teaching, and it is amazing to see how quickly my son develops his skills to play the saxophone. - Iwasaki
Student
We wanted to arrange group ukulele lessons for the children at our condo during the summer break and contacted stradivari strings. Rita connected us with ukulele teacher Deomar. He is great with the kids. Making the Ukelele group class fun and engaging. He is able to keep the children interested. Thanks Deomar! --- Sheryl
Student
Calvin is a great ukulele and guitar teacher. He connected with my son well and my son really enjoyed his lesson. He is very attentive and great with younger kids which is what my son needs for learning
Mother of 5 year old boy
When we relocated back to Singapore from the USA, I was looking for a piano teacher who could help my daughter improve in her sight reading and playing technique. Mathew was just who we were looking for. During weekly piano lessons, he taught her the right way to practice her pieces. He also taught her techniques that enhanced her piano playing. You can hear the difference in her playing now. My daughter makes more of an effort in her piano practices these days because she sees that the techniques he taught her works.
--- Yap Li Ming
Student
When we relocated back to Singapore from the USA, I was looking for a piano teacher who could help my daughter improve in her sight reading and playing technique. Mathew was just who we were looking for. During weekly piano lessons, he taught her the right way to practice her pieces. He also taught her techniques that enhanced her piano playing. You can hear the difference in her playing now. My daughter makes more of an effort in her piano practices these days because she sees that the techniques he taught her works.
--- Yap Li Ming
Student
Calvin is a great teacher. As a beginner keyboard learner, he is very patient with me. He knows music very well and knows how and when to push or pull back as he coaches me. As I work full time and travel often, he is very flexible in adapt... ing to my schedule.
Student
My piano teacher is a very patient teacher. She finds many different ways to explain piano terms and techniques to make it more relatable. She also constantly suggests exercises that can improve one’s techniques.
Student
My son has been playing piano for the past 7 years and with our recent move to Singapore we needed to find him a new piano teacher. When purchasing a violin from Stradivari Strings violin shop we met Rita, who offered to help us find a new piano teacher. Rita listened to our requirements and introduced us to Harold. From the first piano lesson with teacher Harold ,we knew he was the perfect teacher for our son. Harold has a real love of music and is always striving to improve himself. He finds a really nice balance of focusing on technique, performance, and theory. He believes music is to be enjoyed and wants his students to enjoy playing music. Harold is an exceptional teacher who has a wonderful rapport with our son. He is always very positive, friendly, and knowledgeable and we have seen significant progression with our son in a very short period of time. I feel very fortunate to have met Harold and I would have no hesitations in recommending him as a teacher of music. Thank you. --- Vicky Harris
Student
My son has been playing piano for the past 7 years and with our recent move to Singapore we needed to find him a new piano teacher. When purchasing a violin from Stradivari Strings violin shop we met Rita, who offered to help us find a new piano teacher. Rita listened to our requirements and introduced us to Harold. From the first piano lesson with teacher Harold ,we knew he was the perfect teacher for our son. Harold has a real love of music and is always striving to improve himself. He finds a really nice balance of focusing on technique, performance, and theory. He believes music is to be enjoyed and wants his students to enjoy playing music. Harold is an exceptional teacher who has a wonderful rapport with our son. He is always very positive, friendly, and knowledgeable and we have seen significant progression with our son in a very short period of time. I feel very fortunate to have met Harold and I would have no hesitations in recommending him as a teacher of music. Thank you. --- Vicky Harris
Student
I was looking for a coach to help me to brush up my audition pieces for placement with music conservatories and Stradivari Strings connected me with Mr Yeo for violin master classes. An inspiring teacher- Mr Yeo is so much more than just a violin teacher. He is one who cares for his students. I’ve enjoyed every violin lesson I’ve had with Mr Yeo. He is understanding, patient and cheerful. I’ve always looked forward to my next violin lesson. I highly respect and admire his dedication towards every lesson! Highly recommended !
Student
I’ve had the privilege of being under the tutelage of Mr Yeo for violin lessons, for about 15 months. Looking to re-pick up the violin amidst the gloom, uncertainty and restrictions of COVID in 2020, I chanced upon Stradivari and was subsequently matched with Mr Yeo for violin lessons. While I had some experience in violin as a child (till Grade 3), this was about 3 decades ago, and I was initially apprehensive about being matched with a teacher of Mr Yeo’s high caliber. Thankfully, Mr Yeo was well able to allay my fears. With his experience, Mr Yeo has a unique ability to adopt a teaching style to best suit the individual student. As an adult learner having violin classes ad hoc while balancing other responsibilities, I am most grateful for the freedom he gave me to explore the instrument and music on my own. Instead of being over-prescriptive, there was a good emphasis on establishing good basics and technique, thinking for oneself and leveraging on what was learnt before to push ahead to more advanced material. If one would have told me I’d be covering material around the Grade 7 level within a year as a returning beginner, I would not have believed you! Mr Yeo’s lessons also contained little nuggets of history, putting the music in the context of the times, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the material. Importantly I’d also gained a friend in Mr Yeo, as we talked about life, and shared in events such as the birth of my 3rd child. I highly recommend Mr Yeo as a violin teacher to learners of all ages and abilities.
Student
I am indeed impressed at your expeditious response to my query for a senior experienced violin teacher for my 14 year old son who is taking his ABRSM Grade 6 soon. Within a day, you managed to arranged a teacher to start violin lessons, and timing wise fits our family schedule as well. We were pleasantly surprised and very pleased to meet Teacher Joanne who came to our residence on the Friday night as arranged by you. My son enjoys the violin classes with Teacher Joanne as well. He is going into the third week of the session this coming Friday. Thank you very much once again and I will definitely recommend you and your team of teachers to my relatives and friends should they have a need to find a music teacher.
Students
I am an advanced level violin student and was looking for a professional level violin teacher to polish my techniques. I contacted Stradivari Strings and started violin lessons with Mr Yeo. He is a great violin teacher. I am improving quite fast even though I have only a few violin classes with him. The way he explains how to use some terms and techniques are easy to understand. I look forward to progressing more in my violin techniques with him.
Student
My daughter wanted very much to learn cello as her second music instrument, but without any knowledge of cello, we searched online to find out where to buy cello. My daughter being concerned not to overspend her parent’s money, had wanted ... to buy a second hand cello online. However I managed to persuade her not to do so. We found Stradivari Strings and arranged an appointment with Ms Rita. We had such a wonderful experience — Rita spent a total of 3 hours with my daughter. During the selection process, she patiently explained the different wood qualities in making cello and bows, and guided my daughter to play on the range available so she can identify the tone quality she likes. With Ms Rita’s unhurried assistance, my daughter was allowed to test play the range of cello and bows. Finally she found the perfect cello and bow and will start with a professional level coach for lessons. My whole experience with Stradivari Strings is very positive. And I am very happy that we came to the right shop and enlisted the assistance of the right person to get the perfect cello and bow for my daughter.
Parent
With any learning curve, Stradivari Strings focuses and emphasizes a good foundation through a fine selection of top tier teachers. In my case, Mr. Yeo has an exceptional approach to teaching and learning through his methodology which allows for a true understanding of the violin instrument and technique. His utmost faith in me has led me to immediately jump the hoops to prepare for Grade 5 within a short time frame, and I’m truly excited to undertake the ABRSM Grade 5 Practice Exam soon! I’d personally recommend Mr. Yeo’s teaching capabilities to anyone who would seriously consider learning the violin or for someone to sharpen their prowess on the violin! Always inspired, always focussed and always fun!
Adult violin student
I have been learning the cello for one year. The lessons are practical focus and I find that I needed theory lessons to supplement the practical part, so that I get a total understanding of reading music. Stradivari Strings found me a music... theory teacher who comes to my workplace for music theory lessons during my lunch break. This is a perfect arrangement and I have been progressing well.
Music Theory Student
Technique is of paramount importance when it comes to playing music. I have been with teacher Joyce (bamboo flute) for 2 years. She has taught me the necessary fundamentals in the playing of the Chinese flute. Under her patient teaching and... guidance, I achieved distinction in both grade 5 and 8 dizi examinations. I believe that her teaching is commendable and very suitable for students who are still grasping their basics in Chinese flute.
Student
I am an adult cello student with piano background. My buddy and I were looking to start cello lessons and found Stradivari Strings. I was impressed with the patience and knowledge Rita has in helping me to select the cello and bow most suited for me. Her specialized shop has a range of cellos and bows that caters to students with different budget in mind. Group cello lessons under Rita has also helped me to transit from piano playing to cello playing effectively. She teaches in a way that engages me at my level of playing and I find myself improving in ways I didnt expect. She also identifies my strength and weaknesses and teaches me the technique to hold, bow and play the cello. I enjoy playing music with the cello more now.
Cello student
I started violin lessons for the first time with almost zero music background at Stradivari Strings. Violin classes very helpful and fun! My violin teacher Rita is really patient and understanding towards me and is always willing to help me... whenever I have any questions or difficulties. The learning environment is very nice and comfortable and even sells violin at an affordable price. I had help from my violin teacher when selecting a violin. Really look forward to more violin lessons! 🙂
Violin student
We walked into Rita’s shop that day despite in searching for a 1/2 size violin for our 6-year old boy. Despite of no appointment made, Rita was very patient in understanding our needs. She recommended Mr. Yeo Teow Meng knowing the boy was having some violin posture problems. Glad we followed her recommendation. The boy has been enjoying every single lesson with Mr. Yeo, and made lots of improvements since enrolled at Stradivari Strings. The classes are engaging and fun. Thank to Mr. Yeo and Rita, the boy also found his new violin he treasures as his baby.
Violin student
I have always like the sound of the violin and finally took my first step in Nov 2020 to take violin lessons & contacted Rita from Stradivari Strings. Rita selected some violins and bows for me to shortlist by listening to their sound. I am glad to have chosen a violin that I feel a connection with. During my weekly violin classes, Rita is very encouraging and reassures me that I’m progressing well. Her confidence in me is my motivation to practice & improve. I look forward to taking my first exam next year.
Violin student
I have been playing Chinese musical instrument for many years and one of my dreams is to pick up a western musical instrument – the violin. I decided to start violin classes during this pandemic period so as to make full use of the stay hom... e time. I came across Stradivari Strings and made inquiries for adult violin lessons. As someone who knows nothing about the violin, Rita from Stradivari Strings guided me through the violin and bow selection patiently and the process was very informative. I’m also a student of Mr Yeo, a professional-level violin teacher. He is very professional, passionate, encouraging and inspiring. He makes every violin lesson interesting and worthwhile and I am always looking forward to attend his violin classes. I will be aiming for grade 3 ABRSM exams in 2021. So happy to have Mr Yeo as my teacher.
Violin student
I’ve always wanted to learn the violin so after doing some research, I came across Stradivari Strings. I decided to contact Rita cos the plenty of positive reviews convinced me to give Stradivari Strings a try. Teacher Rita is very prompt with answering questions on WhatsApp. The violin and bow selection process was very insightful. Teacher Rita let me try out some violins and bows to find the perfect match for me. I initially wanted a factory-made violin but after the selection process I went for a 100% handcrafted violin and I don’t have any regrets. A handcrafted violin produces a more beautiful sound than a factory-made one. For violin lessons, Teacher Rita was patient, stern, and encouraging at the same time. I like how she’s stern when she needs to be for us to perform better, yet very encouraging at things done right. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings. I’m an adult beginner so it’s really never too late to pick up a new instrument and enjoy it with the right teacher.
Violin student
As an adult learner with no musical background, I am so glad to have chosen Stradivari Strings to kickstart my violin lessons with. The experience was a pleasant one from the very beginning: Ms Rita took great care in helping me select a suitable violin and violin bow, guiding me on what to look out for in an instrument. We also listened to several violins closely before settling down on one that I liked. A patient and encouraging violin teacher, Ms Rita tailors each violin class in a way that would maximize my learning. Her pedagogy made sense, and she always explains her intents clearly. Importantly, every lesson made me feel like I was actively progressing—despite my own doubts—and what a wonderful feeling that is. Already this short experience with Stradivari Strings has helped me to discover a new horizon to music, and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Violin student
I started my violin lesson with Stradivari Strings after a 10 years break. Without any proper knowledge on how to choose my instrument, I was glad to have walk into this place where I was educated on the different violin choices as well as the separate bow pairing for each violin. I was given the opportunity to try the violins and the different bow pairings to hear and see for myself which is the best for me. Learning under Rita allowed me to build stronger basic skills as she made sure that every single lesson was efficient and every small bad habit was brought to light. I am glad to have started my second round journey in learning my violin here as i can see myself progressing and loving my instrument more every day.
Violin student
I’ve been playing the viola for about 5 years having learnt the violin prior to switching instruments. I haven’t had any formal viola lessons before this year, and as the viola is not as popular an instrument as the violin or cello, finding a viola teacher proved difficult, and finding a GOOD viola teacher was almost impossible. As an adult with autism, just finding a teacher who could connect with me on my wavelength is a challenging task, and I’ve gone through numerous music teachers in the past, and many could not break down the barrier that is autism. On meeting Mr Yeo, my worries dissipated. Mr Yeo is very patient and encouraging during lessons, and explains things in a way that is both easy to grasp and fun! Mr Yeo also further motivates me in my practice by giving me feedback on video recordings of my practice sessions when I send them to him so that I can make the most out of my viola practice. Since starting viola lessons, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds. I’ve only had 4 adult viola lessons with him and yet I feel like I’ve had many more because of my progress. I am looking forward to learning more from him!
Violin student
I have a strong desire to learn to play the violin and started adult beginner violin lessons with Stradivari Strings. As I did not have any music background before starting adult violin classes, Rita patiently coached me rhythmic training, ... note reading and music theory in addition to the tips of playing the violin. Rita is a passionate, encouraging and enthusiastic violin teacher. She uses different teaching methods during violin lessons. This helps me to easily understand the concepts during my violin classes. My very first violin selection would not be smooth without her reliable advice and opinion. She also, helped me figure out my needs based on my budget.
Violin student
I have been always eager to perform violin someday after years of experience in playing the piano. The first time when I fell in love with the violin was after enjoying the duet performance by pianists and violinists. And my journey with the violin finally started at Stradivari Strings. With Rita’s detailed guidance, I chose my favourite violin and violin bow. Thanks to Rita also for helping me choose Mr.Yeo as my violin teacher. Every violin lesson to me is informative and Mr Yeo has been so supportive that he could appreciate every single improvement I have made. I was not confident when the sound was out of tone or too sharp. Howeverwith,Mr Yeo’s expertise, friendly personality and passion when playing the violin, I have received lots of courage and motivation to practice more. When struggling between pursuing my master’s degree and work, Mr Yeo and Rita has helped me re-arrange the classes to fit my schedule. Thank you Mr Yeo for your patience and encouragement, I will give the Grade 4 ABRSM exams my best shot!
Violin student
Teacher Hughes is a dedicated teacher who goes the extra mile to ensure that his students enjoy learning. His teaching is very musically based, with many different genres of song selected to develop one’s technique and musicality simultaneously. His witty and friendly personality makes lessons fun, and his deep knowledge and appreciation of music makes songs come alive during his lessons. Hughes is definitely one of the best music teachers around!
Adult cello student
One of the best things that happened to me this year is getting in touch with my cello teacher Ms Rita. I started lessons since January and have come to enjoy my Singapore cello lessons for a variety of reasons: First, for effective learning to occur, it’s important that there is a personal student-teacher fit. This is the first consideration in learning an instrument on a 1-1 basis. Right from the get-go, I found Rita to have an excellent social and communication skills and a winsome sense of humour, a prerequisite for me. This has made cello classes for me really enjoyable. Second, very early in our pre-lesson discussion, Rita impressed me as a very knowledgeable person about the art and manufacture of the cello and cello bow. Her intimate historical and technical knowledge of how the instrument is crafted and it’s impact on its sound quality (and intrinsic value) persuaded me that I have made a good decision to take beginner cello lessons from her. A third reason why I eagerly look forward coming to Stradivari Strings each week is no less because of her unusual pedagogical approach – fun, supportive, encouraging, and pertinently informative. More delightful for me is her use of taking live videos of parts of my lesson for me to view as personal feedback based on the laudable principle of “seeing yourself play as
(72 year old cello student)
I had an amazing experience with Stradivari Strings, beginning with my first cello and cello bow purchase and subsequent cello lessons. The owner, Rita, is knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to string instruments. Rita is must-see for anyone interested in purchasing quality string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bows). Cello lessons with Rita is challenging yet enjoyable. I always look forward to our next lesson. Thanks a lot, Rita.
Cello student
I have been taking violin classes from Mr Yeo for since 2016, and each lesson has been very enjoyable and fun. Mr Yeo is always smiling and very happy which puts me at ease while learning difficult passages or techniques. He is also very ha... ppy to explain to me the reasoning behind certain playing techniques which helps me appreciate playing the violin even more. I can confidently say that my progress is largely due to Mr Yeo’s dedication and professionalism as a teacher. I would strongly recommend Mr Yeo to anyone who would wish to start violin lessons!
Adult violin student
When I first walked into Stradivari Strings to re-string my violin, I didn’t know I’ve walked into a whole new world of experience. Rita could tell I have a lot of interest in picking up violin. And with her sharp eyes, she could tell my old violin was factory made and of low quality. She then proceeded to set up an appointment with me for a new violin since I was so interested. During the appointment, Rita made sure to let me play and emote with each violin and bow, it was a hands on session of playing on a range of violin and bow. She also shared her vast knowledge and experience on violin with me. Throughout the 2 hour appointment on selecting violin and bow, I was taking in all the teachings she had to offer. Alas, I found one that I really loved, although a little out of my budget, Rita took the time and offered to help with financial planning. The class afterwards with Mr Yeo was also amazing. I had learnt so much in 45 mins that I could play twinkle twinkle little star within that session. Thank you Rita and thank you Stradivari Strings for the immersing experience! Highly recommended!
Student
I bought myself a cello from Stradivari Strings. Rita treats her customers like family and really makes them comfortable by understanding their needs and expectations. Her hand is like a magic wand which makes the right cello come to you. I... believe the most important thing is you should get connected to the instrument you buy and I am really grateful to Rita for making it possible.
Customer
I really enjoyed myself during my violin selection session with Stradivari Strings. Rita was very patient and guided me to try a wide range of violin. She educated me a lot of in terms of product knowledge about the violin and the violin bo... w, and explained to me how to pick a good violin. I spent eight hours over 2 days at Stradivari Strings and selected the violin and violin bow which I will own for life.
Customer
Stradivari Strings is very friendly and knowledgeable about music instruments. During my violin selection session with Stradivari Strings, I was given a lot of information to make an informed choice on the violin I would eventually select, ... I was given a lot of time to decide on my violin and violin bow. They were not pushy at all. I am extremely happy with the Peter Racz violin I eventually selected at Stradivari Strings.
Customer
Last year, I decided to take up the violin. I found the contact for Stradivari Strings and gave Rita a call to set up an appointment to select a student level violin. Rita was very thorough in asking about my level of commitment to learning... the violin as she wants to find an instrument and price range that is suitable for me. She was also very patient in answering all of my questions. Rita gave off a good vibe to me as a would-be customer in that she was not pushy at all, and she emphasized that I should take my time to consider that the violin is something that I like, and is within my budget. When I requested a second appointment to view other violins, she was happy to accommodate my request. To date, I have already purchased two violin and two bows from Stradivari Strings. Their professionalism and level of service is something that I would strongly recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a string instrument.
Customer
My electric guitar teacher constantly provides interesting material from different genres of music so there is always something new to learn every week. There is also a strong emphasis on tailoring lessons based on the student’s individual ... taste in music.
Student
I am an adult cello student with piano background. My buddy and I were looking to start cello lessons and found Stradivari Strings. I was impressed with the patience and knowledge Rita has in helping me to select the cello and bow most suit<span class="moreellipses">... </span><span class="morecontent"><span>ed for me. Her specialized shop has a range of cellos and bows that caters to students with different budget in mind. Group cello lessons under Rita has also helped me to transit from piano playing to cello playing effectively. She teaches in a way that engages me at my level of playing and I find myself improving in ways I didnt expect. She also identifies my strength and weaknesses and teaches me the technique to hold, bow and play the cello. I enjoy playing music with the cello more now.</span>
Cello student
I am an adult cello student with piano background. My buddy and I were looking to start cello lessons and found Stradivari Strings. I was impressed with the patience and knowledge Rita has in helping me to select the cello and bow most suit<span class="moreellipses">... </span><span class="morecontent"><span>ed for me. Her specialized shop has a range of cellos and bows that caters to students with different budget in mind. Group cello lessons under Rita has also helped me to transit from piano playing to cello playing effectively. She teaches in a way that engages me at my level of playing and I find myself improving in ways I didnt expect. She also identifies my strength and weaknesses and teaches me the technique to hold, bow and play the cello. I enjoy playing music with the cello more now.</span>
Cello student
I had a great experience selecting my first cello at Stradivari Strings. Rita had made the process so comfortable and pleasant. She encouraged me to “connect” with the instrument and bow and did not rush me into selecting one. She was patie<span class="moreellipses">... </span><span class="morecontent"><span>nt and provided me with lots of information on the different cello and bows. Cello lessons with Rita are nothing short of fun. She is very enthusiastic, encouraging and approachable. I have progressed immensely under her guidance. She is sharp and makes sure the foundation is done right. With her easy-going nature, it is effortless to start a conversation with Rita. I love to chat with her after lessons. I am also thankful that Rita is always kind enough to re-schedule my cello lessons whenever I need to. These have made my learning journey an amazing and encouraging one!</span>
Cello student
I started violin lessons for the first time with almost zero music background at Stradivari Strings. Violin classes very helpful and fun! My violin teacher Rita is really patient and understanding towards me and is always willing to help me... whenever I have any questions or difficulties. The learning environment is very nice and comfortable and even sells violin at an affordable price. I had help from my violin teacher when selecting a violin. Really look forward to more violin lessons! 🙂
Violin student
We walked into Rita’s shop that day despite in searching for a 1/2 size violin for our 6-year old boy. Despite of no appointment made, Rita was very patient in understanding our needs. She recommended Mr. Yeo Teow Meng knowing the boy was h... aving some violin posture problems. Glad we followed her recommendation. The boy has been enjoying every single lesson with Mr. Yeo, and made lots of improvements since enrolled at Stradivari Strings. The classes are engaging and fun. Thank to Mr. Yeo and Rita, the boy also found his new violin he treasures as his baby.
Violin student
I have always like the sound of the violin and finally took my first step in Nov 2020 to take violin lessons & contacted Rita from Stradivari Strings. Rita selected some violins and bows for me to shortlist by listening to their sound. ... I’m glad to have chosen a violin that I feel a connection with. During my weekly violin classes, Rita is very encouraging and reassures me that I’m progressing well. Her confidence in me is my motivation to practice & improve. I look forward to taking my first exam next year.
Violin student
I have been playing Chinese musical instrument for many years and one of my dreams is to pick up a western musical instrument – the violin. I decided to start violin classes during this pandemic period so as to make full use of the stay hom... e time. I came across Stradivari Strings and made inquiries for adult violin lessons. As someone who knows nothing about the violin, Rita from Stradivari Strings guided me through the violin and bow selection patiently and the process was very informative. I’m also a student of Mr Yeo, a professional-level violin teacher. He is very professional, passionate, encouraging and inspiring. He makes every violin lesson interesting and worthwhile and I am always looking forward to attend his violin classes. I will be aiming for grade 3 ABRSM exams in 2021. So happy to have Mr Yeo as my teacher.
Violin student
I’ve always wanted to learn the violin so after doing some research, I came across Stradivari Strings. I decided to contact Rita cos the plenty of positive reviews convinced me to give Stradivari Strings a try. Teacher Rita is very prompt w... ith answering questions on WhatsApp. The violin and bow selection process was very insightful. Teacher Rita let me try out some violins and bows to find the perfect match for me. I initially wanted a factory-made violin but after the selection process I went for a 100% handcrafted violin and I don’t have any regrets. A handcrafted violin produces a more beautiful sound than a factory-made one. For violin lessons, Teacher Rita was patient, stern, and encouraging at the same time. I like how she’s stern when she needs to be for us to perform better, yet very encouraging at things done right. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings. I’m an adult beginner so it’s really never too late to pick up a new instrument and enjoy it with the right teacher.
Violin student
As an adult learner with no musical background, I am so glad to have chosen Stradivari Strings to kickstart my violin lessons with. The experience was a pleasant one from the very beginning: Ms Rita took great care in helping me select a su... itable violin and violin bow, guiding me on what to look out for in an instrument. We also listened to several violins closely before settling down on one that I liked. A patient and encouraging violin teacher, Ms Rita tailors each violin class in a way that would maximize my learning. Her pedagogy made sense, and she always explains her intents clearly. Importantly, every lesson made me feel like I was actively progressing—despite my own doubts—and what a wonderful feeling that is. Already this short experience with Stradivari Strings has helped me to discover a new horizon to music, and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Violin student
I started my violin lesson with Stradivari Strings after a 10 years break. Without any proper knowledge on how to choose my instrument, I was glad to have walk into this place where I was educated on the different violin choices as well as ... the separate bow pairing for each violin. I was given the opportunity to try the violins and the different bow pairings to hear and see for myself which is the best for me. Learning under Rita allowed me to build stronger basic skills as she made sure that every single lesson was efficient and every small bad habit was brought to light. I am glad to have started my second round journey in learning my violin here as i can see myself progressing and loving my instrument more every day.
Violin student
I’ve been playing the viola for about 5 years having learnt the violin prior to switching instruments. I haven’t had any formal viola lessons before this year, and as the viola is not as popular an instrument as the violin or cello, finding... a viola teacher proved difficult, and finding a GOOD viola teacher was almost impossible. As an adult with autism, just finding a teacher who could connect with me on my wavelength is a challenging task, and I’ve gone through numerous music teachers in the past, and many could not break down the barrier that is autism. On meeting Mr Yeo, my worries dissipated. Mr Yeo is very patient and encouraging during lessons, and explains things in a way that is both easy to grasp and fun! Mr Yeo also further motivates me in my practice by giving me feedback on video recordings of my practice sessions when I send them to him so that I can make the most out of my viola practice. Since starting viola lessons, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds. I’ve only had 4 adult viola lessons with him and yet I feel like I’ve had many more because of my progress. I am looking forward to learning more from him!
Violin student
After thinking for more than a year about starting violin lessons, I found Stradivari Strings online and decided to go down for a consultation. The entire violin selection process took 1.5 hours and I was given the chance to try out as many... violins and bow pairings as possible with Rita’s help. In the end, I decided on a fine, handcrafted violin. I absolutely love my violin and looking forward to progress with it for many many years to come.
Violin student
When I first walked into Stradivari Strings to re-string my violin, I didn’t know I’ve walked into a whole new world of experience. Rita could tell I have a lot of interest in picking up violin. And with her sharp eyes, she could tell my o... ld violin was factory made and of low quality. She then proceeded to set up an appointment with me for a new violin since I was so interested. During the appointment, Rita made sure to let me play and emote with each violin and bow, it was a hands on session of playing on a range of violin and bow. She also shared her vast knowledge and experience on violin with me. Throughout the 2 hour appointment on selecting violin and bow, I was taking in all the teachings she had to offer. Alas, I found one that I really loved, although a little out of my budget, Rita took the time and offered to help with financial planning. The class afterwards with Mr Yeo was also amazing. I had learnt so much in 45 mins that I could play twinkle twinkle little star within that session. Thank you Rita and thank you Stradivari Strings for the immersing experience! Highly recommended!
Student
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Student
My daughter wanted very much to learn cello as her second music instrument, but without any knowledge of cello, we searched online to find out where to buy cello. My daughter being concerned not to overspend her parent’s money, had wanted ... to buy a second hand cello online. However I managed to persuade her not to do so. We found Stradivari Strings and arranged an appointment with Ms Rita. We had such a wonderful experience — Rita spent a total of 3 hours with my daughter. During the selection process, she patiently explained the different wood qualities in making cello and bows, and guided my daughter to play on the range available so she can identify the tone quality she likes. With Ms Rita’s unhurried assistance, my daughter was allowed to test play the range of cello and bows. Finally she found the perfect cello and bow and will start with a professional level coach for lessons. My whole experience with Stradivari Strings is very positive. And I am very happy that we came to the right shop and enlisted the assistance of the right person to get the perfect cello and bow for my daughter.
Customer
Rita at Stradivari Strings is wonderful! I had to get my 6 year old daughter a cello. She was informative, honest and very helpful. She explained the different types of instruments and the prices. When I asked her about lessons for my girl,... she offered to help with instructors she knew. My other daughter needs a ukulele and we are getting it from Stradivari Strings … all our best.
Customer
I bought myself a cello from Stradivari Strings. Rita treats her customers like family and really makes them comfortable by understanding their needs and expectations. Her hand is like a magic wand which makes the right cello come to you. I... believe the most important thing is you should get connected to the instrument you buy and I am really grateful to Rita for making it possible.
Customer
I found a reasonably priced saxophone at Stradivari Strings and enjoy playing on it. Thanks to Stradivari Strings for patiently explaining to me the various saxophone options available.
Customer
It is my dream to be able to play the violin. Stradivari Strings spent two hours with me giving me detailed and solid advice on how to select a violin. I bought a good quality European violin from Stradivari Strings and I am very satisfied ... with it.
Customer
Stradivari Strings has a wide variety of hand crafted music instruments to choose from. The selection process for my cello is well thought out and clear. My parents and I had an easy time picking a cello which is reasonably priced. Kim at S... tradivari Strings has been very helpful.
Customer
Our son Jay has been asking us to get a violin for him for a long time. We contacted Stradivari Strings and were very impressed with the knowledge and service provided.
Customer
I bought my violin from Stradivari Strings. They have extremely in depth knowledge on violin and violin bows, and were very patient with my questions. I am glad I selected my violin from Stradivari Strings.
Customer
My experience with Stradivari Strings in selecting my violin was awesome. The owner gave me a lot of information in order for me to make an informed decision in selecting my violin.
Customer
It was very fun and interesting to compare various cellos in the shop. All instruments have different characteristics. I love my cello from the beginning, and am grateful for Stradivari Strings to let me meet the instrument.
Customer
I really enjoyed myself during my violin selection session with Stradivari Strings. Rita was very patient and guided me to try a wide range of violin. She educated me a lot of in terms of product knowledge about the violin and the violin bo... w, and explained to me how to pick a good violin. I spent eight hours over 2 days at Stradivari Strings and selected the violin and violin bow which I will own for life.
Customer
Stradivari Strings is very detailed and professional during my violin selection process. They have a wide range of violins suited for the beginner all the way to the advanced player.
Customer
I am impressed by the great selection of string instruments at Stradivari Strings. My 6 year old daughter loves the cello you helped us select at Stradivari Strings. When my son progresses to intermediate or advanced level in violin, I will definitely upgrade his violin to one from Stradivari Strings.
Father of 6 year old cellist and 10 year old violinist
The streamlined and personalized service I received from Stradivari Strings made my initial experience with the violin wonderful. Now, playing the violin has become my passion.
Customer
Stradivari Strings provided a lot of information and great advice to me, during the violin selection process. I spent a lot of time trying out violin and bows and eventually selected one that suits me. Stradivari Strings also recommended an... amazing violin teacher to me. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings!
Customer
I am a music conservatory student currently pursuing music degree. After checking out all the violin shops in Singapore, I decided to select my violin from Stradivari Strings as their collection of advance level violin and bows are impressi... ve. Rita was very patient with me as I spent 2 days at the shop, playing my range of repertoire on three violins which I had narrowed down. Eventually I decided to get a violin hand crafted by Gunter Lobe, who is ranked top 3 maker worldwide who is still alive. I am very happy with my choice and highly recommend any serious violinist to go to Stradivari Strings.
Customer
Stradivari Strings is very friendly and knowledgeable about music instruments. During my violin selection session with Stradivari Strings, I was given a lot of information to make an informed choice on the violin I would eventually select, ... I was given a lot of time to decide on my violin and violin bow. They were not pushy at all. I am extremely happy with the Peter Racz violin I eventually selected at Stradivari Strings.
Customer
My son loves the cello that we bought from Stradivari Strings. He refuses to practice on his previous cello, but spend hours playing on his new cello. I am so grateful that we found Stradivari Strings! Thanks!
Customer
Stradivari Strings was very thorough in helping to select a viola which is suitable for my build. I received great advice and information including the type of wood, age of the maple spruce, to the quality of the rosin for my viola bow. I a... m very pleased with the viola and the lovely sound it produces.
Customer
Last year, I decided to take up the violin. I found the contact for Stradivari Strings and gave Rita a call to set up an appointment to select a student level violin. Rita was very thorough in asking about my level of commitment to learning... the violin as she wants to find an instrument and price range that is suitable for me. She was also very patient in answering all of my questions. Rita gave off a good vibe to me as a would-be customer in that she was not pushy at all, and she emphasized that I should take my time to consider that the violin is something that I like, and is within my budget. When I requested a second appointment to view other violins, she was happy to accommodate my request. To date, I have already purchased two violin and two bows from Stradivari Strings. Their professionalism and level of service is something that I would strongly recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a string instrument.
Customer
As someone who has just started beginner violin lessons, try to come into contact with the violin and bow daily for at least 15 minutes. Get acquainted with the instrument daily and as you learn more and more techniques, you can extend your daily practice to 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and one hour.
I had a great experience selecting my first cello at Stradivari Strings. Rita had made the process so comfortable and pleasant. She encouraged me to “connect” with the instrument and bow and did not rush me into selecting one. She was patie and provided me with lots of information on the different cello and bows. Cello lessons with Rita are nothing short of fun. She is very enthusiastic, encouraging and approachable. I have progressed immensely under her guidance. She is sharp and makes sure the foundation is done right. With her easy-going nature, it is effortless to start a conversation with Rita. I love to chat with her after lessons. I am also thankful that Rita is always kind enough to re-schedule my cello lessons whenever I need to. These have made my learning journey an amazing and encouraging one
Cello student
When my son needed a violin to start his lessons, I was so happy when I chanced upon Rita and the Stradivari Strings violin shop. After our initial phone call in which she asked more about my needs, she scheduled a private consultation at the shop. It was time well spent as she carefully explained the different considerations in a violin purchase and where my son got to try different violins and bows before settling on one to call his own. Rita was very gracious, genuine, and patient throughout, and I could sense her deep passion and care for music and her work. She is a breath of fresh air, and as a happy customer, I highly recommend working with Rita and Stradivari Strings. --- Rommel
Customer
"I was looking to upgrade my violin bow and decided to give Stradivari Strings a try after reading the many good reviews. I really enjoyed the bow selection process and Rita was so patient and helpful by sharing so many tips! I like how she customised the selection process based on your skill level, your needs and her experience. Though I was only looking for a bow, Rita also gave me tips on my violin’s set up and suggestions on how I can improve on my playing. Would highly recommend Rita and Stradivari Strings to everyone, will definitely be back again! " --- Cheryl Lim
Customer
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Customer
My violin bow needed rehairing and a bit of repair. Rita was very helpful, polite and professional. She explained to me what needed to be done and the approximate cost. The repair by luthier Michal was completed very quickly and I am delighted by the very high quality of work. I highly recommend Stradivari Strings for their excellent customer service and bow repair services!
Customer
I used to do violin years ago, but had to stop due to exams. Recently, I brought my old violin here to replace the strings and the tuning pegs in hopes of rekindling my love for the violin. I came out of the shop feeling so motivated to go back into practice!
Rita was very welcoming and warm and she shared so many tips on what to look out for, such as how the height of my violin's bridge should be. She was also very understanding and recommended me things that are of good quality and within my budget range. Highly recommend their services! --- Triscia
Customer
A big thank you to Rita, Stradivari Strings, for answering all my questions and concerns of refurbishing an old violin that I had. Rita was able to evaluate the violin’s condition and recommend the best practical solutions that meet my needs. The violin has now been restored and it’s in tip top condition. When it comes to violin, Rita knows it inside out. She is definitely someone I would go to if I want to learn, buy or restore a violin.
Customer
Very satisfied with the quality of the bow rehairing service! First time to use premium horse hair from Siberia, the sound becomes much richer"
--- Jeffrey Ho
Customer
I brought my sister’s violin here after reading so many good reviews. Ms Rita was patient and helpful by changing the violin bridge and strings for me. A pleasant experience for repairing the violin from Stradivari Strings! I would definitely come back if i need any help in future. Highly recommended their services! --- Shiqi Ho
I bought my first ever Cello at Stradivari strings, a cello and violin shop in Singapore. I have been looking everywhere for a good beginner level cello at an affordable price and Stradivari Strings is the only store that had an attractive offer. I went on to enquire about the cello by calling them and Ms Rita Yeo answered very promptly and kindly. I went to their store and the cello I bought sounded really good, came with a padded bag and a nice cello bow. Ms Rita advised on everything about the handling and care of the cello. I brought my cello back home feeling very satisfied. --- Rusyd
Customer
I live in Taipei and come to Singapore every other month for one week. I am glad I located Stradivari Strings — they have a good range of cello and bows available for rent. The pick-up process is easy and fuss free, saving me the trouble of transporting my personal cello.
Customer
I wanted my 5 year old son to learn the violin, however I was hesitant to proceed as I was not sure that he would be ready. I voiced my concern to Stradivari Strings and Rita suggested that I rent the violin for a few months and assess thesituation after. She also helped to locate a violin coach who is great with young children. My son is enjoying his lessons so I have decided to invest in a hand crafted violin for him.
Customer
I have no music background and wanted to learn to play the saxophone. I was hesitant to invest in a saxophone, so Stradivari Strings suggested renting the instrument for a few months to assess my interest level. I am glad I took up Rita’s advice. Now I am more confident that I can pick up the skills of saxophone playing, and have taken the step of investing in a good saxophone.
Customer
I am an advanced level cellist living in London and during one of my trips to Singapore, I needed an advanced level cello and bow to continue my practice. I did not want to risk transporting my beloved old cello, and thus contacted Stradivari Strings for help. Rita helped to source an adequate level cello for my needs. Thank you!
Customer
When my son needed a violin to start his lessons, I was so happy when I chanced upon Rita and the Stradivari Strings violin shop. After our initial phone call in which she asked more about my needs, she scheduled a private consultation at the shop. It was time well spent as she carefully explained the different considerations in a violin purchase and where my son got to try different violins and bows before settling on one to call his own. Rita was very gracious, genuine, and patient throughout, and I could sense her deep passion and care for music and her work. She is a breath of fresh air, and as a happy customer, I highly recommend working with Rita and Stradivari Strings. --- Rommel
Customer
"I was looking to upgrade my violin bow and decided to give Stradivari Strings a try after reading the many good reviews. I really enjoyed the bow selection process and Rita was so patient and helpful by sharing so many tips! I like how she customised the selection process based on your skill level, your needs and her experience. Though I was only looking for a bow, Rita also gave me tips on my violin’s set up and suggestions on how I can improve on my playing. Would highly recommend Rita and Stradivari Strings to everyone, will definitely be back again! " --- Cheryl Lim
Customer
I had a great experience selecting my first cello at Stradivari Strings. Rita had made the process so comfortable and pleasant. She encouraged me to “connect” with the instrument and bow and did not rush me into selecting one. She was patie and provided me with lots of information on the different cello and bows. Cello lessons with Rita are nothing short of fun. She is very enthusiastic, encouraging and approachable. I have progressed immensely under her guidance. She is sharp and makes sure the foundation is done right. With her easy-going nature, it is effortless to start a conversation with Rita. I love to chat with her after lessons. I am also thankful that Rita is always kind enough to re-schedule my cello lessons whenever I need to. These have made my learning journey an amazing and encouraging one
Cello student
I bought myself a cello from Stradivari Strings. Rita treats her customers like family and really makes them comfortable by understanding their needs and expectations. Her hand is like a magic wand which makes the right cello come to you. I... believe the most important thing is you should get connected to the instrument you buy and I am really grateful to Rita for making it possible.
Customer
I really enjoyed myself during my violin selection session with Stradivari Strings. Rita was very patient and guided me to try a wide range of violin. She educated me a lot of in terms of product knowledge about the violin and the violin bo... w, and explained to me how to pick a good violin. I spent eight hours over 2 days at Stradivari Strings and selected the violin and violin bow which I will own for life.
Customer
Stradivari Strings is very friendly and knowledgeable about music instruments. During my violin selection session with Stradivari Strings, I was given a lot of information to make an informed choice on the violin I would eventually select, ... I was given a lot of time to decide on my violin and violin bow. They were not pushy at all. I am extremely happy with the Peter Racz violin I eventually selected at Stradivari Strings.
Customer
Last year, I decided to take up the violin. I found the contact for Stradivari Strings and gave Rita a call to set up an appointment to select a student level violin. Rita was very thorough in asking about my level of commitment to learning... the violin as she wants to find an instrument and price range that is suitable for me. She was also very patient in answering all of my questions. Rita gave off a good vibe to me as a would-be customer in that she was not pushy at all, and she emphasized that I should take my time to consider that the violin is something that I like, and is within my budget. When I requested a second appointment to view other violins, she was happy to accommodate my request. To date, I have already purchased two violin and two bows from Stradivari Strings. Their professionalism and level of service is something that I would strongly recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a string instrument.
Customer
I have been learning violin for over 5 years. While visiting Singapore, I went to all the violin shops in town. I found my dream violin at Stradivari strings. The owner, Rita, helped me to select violin. She is so knowledgeable in this fiel... d! Each violin has its own character and tone quality. While selecting my violin, I also had detailed coaching from Mr Yeo, a very experienced violin coach. He pointed out my bow hold issues and gave me pointers on shifting and executing vibrato. My tone and intonation improved a lot after I learnt these important tips from Mr Yeo. He is an inspiring teacher. Just one class from him improved my playing. With that, I was able to attain distinction in ABRSM Violin grade 5. When I return to Singapore this year, I will take more masterclasses with Mr Yeo. Thank you Stradivari Strings! You are wonderful.
Customer
I bought my first ever Cello at Stradivari strings, a cello and violin shop in Singapore. I have been looking everywhere for a good beginner level cello at an affordable price and Stradivari Strings is the only store that had an attractive offer. I went on to enquire about the cello by calling them and Ms Rita Yeo answered very promptly and kindly. I went to their store and the cello I bought sounded really good, came with a padded bag and a nice cello bow. Ms Rita advised on everything about the handling and care of the cello. I brought my cello back home feeling very satisfied. --- Rusyd
Customer