OUR MISSION

is to provide top quality music education to students of all ages, specializing in teaching the following music instruments: Violin, viola, cello, saxophone, flute, guitar, ukulele and piano. We also source all over the world for the best selection of music instruments, available at our shop.

ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS

DISCOVER OUR ONLINE LESSONS FOR ALL AGES AND LEVELS

Online Violin Lessons
Online cello lessons
Online Electric Guitar Lessons
Online Flute lessons
Online ukulele lessons

ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS

You can practice social distancing and still thrive with online music lessons at home.

Our top rated music teachers can guide you in every step of your music journey not only face to face, but online.

We also offer private one to one music lessons, live on zoom or skype. Learn from the comfort of your home. The world is your classroom!

What do you need? A webcam on your computer or your smart phone, your music instrument, and a positive attitude and motivation to learn to play the music instrument of your choice.

Here’s a preview of online music lessons offered by music teachers of Stradivari Strings:

Watch Now

HERE ARE SOME COMMON QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS REGARDING ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS

WHAT MUSIC INSTRUMENTS CAN I START ONLINE LESSONS WITH?

Violin, viola, cello, double bass, saxophone, flute, guitar, ukulele, piano, keyboard.

We also coach music theory and vocals online.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

Do you want to be a professional level musician performing on stage, or just want to have fun and learn something new? Are you a beginner just starting out music lessons (for example violin lessons online or cello lessons online) or are you an intermediate or advance level student looking for master classes? Our music master classes conducted by professional music teachers can also be flute lessons online, saxophone lessons online, piano lessons online or keyboard lessons online.

Do you want to start online ukulele lessons or online guitar lessons for music therapy and to relief stress? We can gear music lesson plans to that objective accordingly.

Whatever your objective may be, it is important to identify your goal first. The more specific you can identify your reason for starting music lessons, the better our music teachers can work out the lesson plan to meet your goals

HOW IS YOUR SCHEDULE LIKE?

Is your schedule very flexible and can you have music lessons (like violin lessons online) any day and any time? Or do you have work or school commitments thus can only have music lessons outside of these hours? Would you like weekly lessons or wish to accelerate your progress by planning lessons two times a week? Are you relatively free and so have a lot of time to spend on quality and mindful practice? Or do you have a hectic schedule and can only devote less than half an hour for practice daily?

HOW LONG SHOULD EACH LESSON DURATION LAST?

It depends on the student’s age and the level. A young student age 3 to 5 may start with 30 minute lesson. Beginner students typically can plan 45 minute lesson while advanced level students need 1 hour or 1.5 hour lesson duration as the repertoire is longer. Advance level techniques also require more time to explain, demonstrate and refine.

WHAT MUSIC INSTRUMENTS CAN I START ONLINE LESSONS WITH?

ARE YOU AN AUDITORY OR VISUAL LEARNER? DO YOU LEARN BETTER WITH MUSIC THEORY COACHING? IF YOU ALREADY HAVE FOUNDATION, IS THERE A SPECIFIC GENRE YOU WISH TO EXPLORE

The above are the key points you need to consider when starting music
lessons online. Make the best use of your time at home and contact Stradivari
Strings at +65-98137769, or email info@stradivaristrings.com to arrange your
online music lessons toda

TESTIMONIALS

STUDENT SAY

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.
Franklin

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.
Mei Juan

Viola 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.
Lai Meng

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!
Hans

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.
Lionel

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.
Leslie Low

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.
Mark Anson

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! 🙂
Chin Jing

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.
Zhen Gu

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.
Shirleen Teh

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.
Vesta Soh

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.
Gen Narciso

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.
Zeng Hao

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.
Pearlin

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!
Lydia Tay

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.
Sharon Lee

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!
Xin Ping

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!
Nicholas Tan

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
Tian Rui

(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.
Wei Yang

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!
Kenneth Zhang

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!
Terence

Student

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Are online music lessons effective?

    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.

  • How much do online music lessons cost?

    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.

  • Are online music classes cheaper?

    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.

  • Can music lessons be taught online?

    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.

  • Are Online violin lessons worth it?

    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.