Calgary in-home violin lessons
The summer when violin lessons become part of home life.
For people in Calgary who have always wanted to play. Lessons happen at your home, one weekly hour that becomes the part of the week you look forward to.
Meet your teacher
Hi, I am Marta
I picked up my first violin at age four in Latvia. By the time I was a teenager, I knew music would be my life, not just playing it, but sharing it with others.
I hold a Bachelor's in Violin Performance and a Master's in Violin Teaching from the Latvian Academy of Music, plus RCM Teacher's Training. From 2015 to 2023, I played in a professional orchestra in Latvia and led youth orchestras on tours through Norway, Germany, and China.
I have been teaching since 2006. Kids, adults, complete beginners, returning players. My approach is rooted in the Suzuki method, which means listening comes first. You learn to hear the music before you learn to read it. But I am not rigid about it. If you have been playing for a while and just want to learn a song you love, we will do that.
Now I am based in Calgary, and I come to your home for lessons. Whether you are six or sixty, I will meet you where you are.
“Music teaches kindness and a good heart. A great player is a bonus, a good person is the goal.”
Lesson packages
Four lessons a month, weekly at your home. Pick the length that fits.
4 Lessons, 30 min
One 30-minute lesson per week, every week.
$200 CAD / month
- ✓ Great for younger kids and absolute beginners
- ✓ Personalised practice plan after every lesson
- ✓ A regular weekly time we stick with
4 Lessons, 45 min
One 45-minute lesson per week, every week.
$260 CAD / month
- ✓ The sweet spot for most students
- ✓ Personalised practice plan after every lesson
- ✓ A regular weekly time we stick with
4 Lessons, 60 min
One 60-minute lesson per week, every week.
$340 CAD / month
- ✓ Best for adults and serious progress
- ✓ Personalised practice plan after every lesson
- ✓ A regular weekly time we stick with
What is included with every lesson
A lesson plan made for you
We pick a regular weekly time and build a real plan around you, or around your child's level. No two students follow the same path.
Focused time, weekly
Thirty, forty-five, or sixty minutes set aside just for music. A rhythm families quickly come to value.
A teacher who truly pays attention
Good teaching is more than technique. I listen carefully, help students feel at ease, build confidence week by week, and bring out the potential that you already have.
Who this is for
- ✓ You want to learn violin properly, with real technique from day one
- ✓ You have already started but feel stuck
- ✓ You need to prepare for your next RCM exam
- ✓ You live in Calgary and want lessons at your home
- ✓ You value weekly progress with a teacher who knows how to do it
What students say
From real students learning with Marta.
“I started without knowing how to play. Now I am at level seven. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn violin.”
My name is Cedar. I have been taking lessons with teacher Marta for five years. She is very patient, very encouraging and she has a big heart. I started without knowing how to play. Now I am at level seven. She is very patient, relaxing and calm to play with throughout the five years. Teacher Marta gave us a lot of practical tips and advice on how to help Cedar practice throughout the weeks. She even gave detailed notes on the music sheet on where to pay attention and where to refine. I really enjoy playing with her. I really appreciate Teacher Marta and I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn violin.
“I changed 7 to 8 teachers and was almost about to give up. Then I chose Marta, and since then she is my teacher. I definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to learn violin.”
I started learning violin in 2020, and from 2020 to 2021, I changed 7 to 8 teachers. Those teachers were great violinists, but I was not able to learn properly from them. Maybe they were lacking from where to start me, or maybe they were not able to find my weaknesses. So I was almost about to give up learning violin, but in 2021, I thought to try again, and I chose Marta. Since then she is my teacher and I have been regular, so that means she really knows how to teach violin to a new beginner. I also thought there might be some communication issue because English is not the first language for both of us, but no such problem occurred. She is very knowledgeable. She knows how to start the lessons and keep going from there. She also understands what to teach students so they do not get bored. She keeps a balance of everything, and I definitely recommend Marta to anyone who wants to learn violin.
“Marta pointed out my daughter's posture while playing the violin. She is kids friendly and uses kids' language while explaining the technique on holding the bow. Overall my daughter enjoyed it!”
“Marta was a wonderful teacher. She is very patient. I am an adult learner so don't pick up on things quite as quick as I used to. She was flexible with her schedule which was important as I work shift work. I will be back for more lessons.”
“Marta is a wonderful teacher. Very encouraging, positive and professional. Thanks to Marta, I'm so much better in playing the violin, and very very happy with my progress. Very easy and kind communication, class scheduling and good instructions.”
“Marta is a very nice violin teacher that I enjoyed my 4 weeks of lessons with. She explains the techniques to the very detail and shows how to play clearly. She is very specific in mentioning the issue and how to improve.”
“I'm so happy that I found Marta! I had violin lessons before with another teacher, but he didn't inspire me to practice at all. After the first lesson with Marta I got really excited to practice again!”
“This was my first lesson and she was so nice and patient with me being a beginner. She really helped me get a better understanding with the strings and positioning. I highly recommend her!”
“7 year old daughter really enjoyed the lesson. Great teacher! Highly recommend!”
“Eagle-eyed and pedagogical!”
“Marta is a star! Enjoyed learning the violin with her. She's very patient with wonderful ideas for improvement and progress! She communicates very effectively, always on time and giving the best of tips in the lesson.”
“I took a lesson with Marta for my little sister who is a beginner. Marta helped her with technical things like holding the violin and taught her a new piece. The lesson was very calm and relaxed. After the lesson my sister wanted to keep playing!”
“I am a complete beginner, she helped me a lot with the basics. I improved my posture and bow holding, she also gave me tips and exercises to get better. I can't wait for the next lessons!”
“I started learning the violin by myself and wanted to see if I was doing things the right way. She taught me the best and easier ways to play without straining my body. Provided me with the proper learning materials.”
“I requested violin lessons for my 8 year old kid. I'm so glad I found Marta. My kid has started enjoying lessons and is doing great. Marta is a fun teacher and knows how to deal with kids. Highly recommend!”
“Was very insightful. Recognized my personal skill level and gave me exercises and pieces corresponding to that with comments on improving my technique. Marta is also very friendly and patient.”
“My 8 year old son needed help with an orchestral piece and Marta was great.”
“It is always fun to have a lesson with Marta! She works with her students' current skill levels and gives appropriate suggestions, exercises, and performance pieces to help students move to the next level! Always a pleasure!”
“Marta pointed out my daughter's posture while playing the violin. She is kids friendly and uses kids' language while explaining the technique on holding the bow. Overall my daughter enjoyed it!”
“Marta was a wonderful teacher. She is very patient. I am an adult learner so don't pick up on things quite as quick as I used to. She was flexible with her schedule which was important as I work shift work. I will be back for more lessons.”
“Marta is a wonderful teacher. Very encouraging, positive and professional. Thanks to Marta, I'm so much better in playing the violin, and very very happy with my progress. Very easy and kind communication, class scheduling and good instructions.”
“Marta is a very nice violin teacher that I enjoyed my 4 weeks of lessons with. She explains the techniques to the very detail and shows how to play clearly. She is very specific in mentioning the issue and how to improve.”
“I'm so happy that I found Marta! I had violin lessons before with another teacher, but he didn't inspire me to practice at all. After the first lesson with Marta I got really excited to practice again!”
“This was my first lesson and she was so nice and patient with me being a beginner. She really helped me get a better understanding with the strings and positioning. I highly recommend her!”
“7 year old daughter really enjoyed the lesson. Great teacher! Highly recommend!”
“Eagle-eyed and pedagogical!”
“Marta is a star! Enjoyed learning the violin with her. She's very patient with wonderful ideas for improvement and progress! She communicates very effectively, always on time and giving the best of tips in the lesson.”
“I took a lesson with Marta for my little sister who is a beginner. Marta helped her with technical things like holding the violin and taught her a new piece. The lesson was very calm and relaxed. After the lesson my sister wanted to keep playing!”
“I am a complete beginner, she helped me a lot with the basics. I improved my posture and bow holding, she also gave me tips and exercises to get better. I can't wait for the next lessons!”
“I started learning the violin by myself and wanted to see if I was doing things the right way. She taught me the best and easier ways to play without straining my body. Provided me with the proper learning materials.”
“I requested violin lessons for my 8 year old kid. I'm so glad I found Marta. My kid has started enjoying lessons and is doing great. Marta is a fun teacher and knows how to deal with kids. Highly recommend!”
“Was very insightful. Recognized my personal skill level and gave me exercises and pieces corresponding to that with comments on improving my technique. Marta is also very friendly and patient.”
“My 8 year old son needed help with an orchestral piece and Marta was great.”
“It is always fun to have a lesson with Marta! She works with her students' current skill levels and gives appropriate suggestions, exercises, and performance pieces to help students move to the next level! Always a pleasure!”
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Book a meet and greet
A fifteen minute video call so we can get to know each other before lessons start. Tell me a bit about you, then pick a time on the next page.