Experienced tutor in Violin in Portland, Edward aka shadow offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Edward is an amazing violin teacher. I have been taking lessons with him for just over three months and I have learned so much! Edward is a kind and compassionate instructor who makes learning the violin approachable, fun and engaging. As an educator myself, I really appreciate how Edward highlights strengths and clearly communicates areas of growth. The way that Edward approaches teaching makes me excited to learn violin and I look forward to our lesson every week. Edward is a spectacular teacher and I highly recommend him for anyone interested in learning or continuing education in violin.

I have been taking Violin lessons from Edward for nearly two years. He is a very thoughtful and dynamic teacher, very insightful in making his methods transparent and collaborative in a way that feels very accommodating. I have never come away from his lessons feeling confused about the purpose of a technique or lesson, and he is very quick to indulge curiosity. He is responsive and patient which as a neurodivergent adult with a very full and busy life has made the process of maintaining scheduled lessons very easy.
Edward is very enthusiastic about teaching, and is very supportive and enjoyable as a teacher, with a great wealth of knowledge and experience.

Edward’s teaching style is dynamic and approachable. He brings an attentive and considerate approach to his lessons that’s helped our son not only develop as a player but continue to foster a genuine enjoyment for playing violin.

Shadow is amazingly patient and understanding with new musicians (and their parents). They set up clear boundaries and expectations which help everyone know what to do and how to proceed. We have been taking lessons for over 3 years, and both kids enjoy their time in lessons, and the progress they are making in violin.

Grace does a great job teaching students "where they are at" and mixing up the lesson to keep it fun and engaging. Highly recommend.

He's patient and focused on meeting Tallulah where she is on that day, which I appreciate. Good reminder for me as a parent too. As an adult student, I appreciate that he gets that my life and schedule mean I'm often not going to get in the practice that would be ideal. I guess he meets me where I am too.