UniMelb Violin Tutors?

[90+FTW]

Does anyone here play the violin?

See, it's always been a dream of mine to learn how to play this instrument (my grandfather was very fond of it, and although I briefly picked it up - for about a year- I quickly quit in exchange for guitar). Now that I've learnt how to play the guitar I want a new challenge!

The reason I'm asking on this section of the forum (in case you were wondering - this will probably shifted to another section, still, it's worth a try) is because I'm studying at UniMelb next year so it would be easier to contact you on the campus rather than running around elsewhere.  However, I appreciate the help from ANYONE:)

Secondly or thirdly, I am a student and that means I'm not particularly rich :/
so I am looking for the cheapest price possible (I'll supply my own violin).
If you fit these credentials I REALLY WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!


Thank you so much for your help, I envy your talent!

[LeviLamp]

Try giving the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music a ring or visit and ask them to recommend you one of their better music students; they are usually much, MUCH more cheaply priced than the staff but still have (usually) very high levels of talent. I do personally know a girl at UoM who tutors violin at all (?) AMEB levels, so if you can't find anyone I'll ask her, but she's full up at the moment.

[Hancock]

I've got an A.Mus.A in Violin, which I got a couple of years ago. In my opinion, depending on your skill level it may not be worth getting an expensive teacher (which I presume some UoM Con students may be) because you'll just be learning basics anyway.

[90+FTW]

Thank you so much LeviLamp!!! Ill DEFINITELY look into it, but just out of curiosity, do you know how much she charges?

Only because I've spoken to a few tutors - none of them from UniMelb - and they insist they're cheap but they charge like $60 for half an hour :/
Anyway thanks for the advice, I had no idea about  The Melbourne Conservatorium

[90+FTW]

I've got an A.Mus.A in Violin, which I got a couple of years ago.

Well, do you tutor? I've been doing a lot of research and I agree, a lot of them are rip offs, so I'm trying to get my money's worth.

[Hancock]

I've never tutored Violin, only academic subjects so it'll be cheaper. I'll check my schedule and PM you some deets if you're still interested.

[90+FTW]

I've never tutored Violin, only academic subjects so it'll be cheaper. I'll check my schedule and PM you some deets if you're still interested.

Thanks
The cheapest you can go, and I will be eternally grateful (I don't mind if you haven't taught, as long as you can play it, I can get somewhere? lololol)

[LazyZombie]

Only because I've spoken to a few tutors - none of them from UniMelb - and they insist they're cheap but they charge like $60 for half an hour :/

Unfortunately that is very standard for music teachers that don't teach piano, voice or guitar. (Bad experiences with cheap violin teachers)

[Hancock]

Yeah, my violin teacher charged in excess of 100 an hour, but he was legit. 60 per hour is reasonable for many instances.

[90+FTW]

Yeah, my violin teacher charged in excess of 100 an hour, but he was legit. 60 per hour is reasonable for many instances.

Well, (by some miracle) my guitar teacher who was - mind you, incredibly good - charged me only $20, if he had gone any higher I wouldn't have been able to receive weekly lessons  which means I probably would never have learnt how to play it, or at least quit :/
It's tough, because I really want to play this beautiful instrument.

[Hancock]

Yeah, but the relative amount of violin teachers vs guitar teachers means that guitar teachers charge much less because there are more of them. I'm PMing you details now.