Violin Lessons
We offer weekly private lessons with our violinists Carlos Valbuena (in Spanish or English) or Christy Chen (Native English) at our home studio in Plaza de España.*
Whatever your goal is, we can help you:
Introduction to music
Honing technique and expanding your repertoire
Preparing for recitals and auditions
Fill out our form and book a free consultation lesson, in which we’ll discuss your goals and a form a learning plan designed especially for you.
Don’t have a violin yet? No worries, we can help you find a suitable instrument to fit your budget!
* Inquire for our availability if you are interested in lessons at your home.
Whether music is your hobby or you aspire to become a professional musician, learning the violin enriches your life in numerous ways.
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![Christy Chen, violinist, performs at a concert in the US.]()
Musical Expression
The violin is a versatile instrument capable of expressing a wide range of emotions and musical styles. Learning to play allows you to convey your feelings and creativity through music.
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![Christy Chen, violin teacher, shows her violin to a child.]()
Brain Development
Learning an instrument like the violin has been shown to enhance cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
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![Christy Chen and Carlos Valbuena perform with the Orquesta Reino de Aragon in Zaragoza.]()
Social Interaction
Joining orchestras, ensembles, or music classes allows you to meet like-minded individuals and collaborate with others, fostering social connections and teamwork skills.
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![Christy Chen teaches proper bow technique to a beginner student.]()
Discipline and Patience
Mastering the violin requires consistent practice and dedication, fostering discipline, perseverance, and patience over time.
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![Beginner violin student places his fingers on the fingerboard with the guidance of stickers.]()
Physical Coordination
Playing the violin requires precise coordination between the hands, fingers, arms, and body, promoting physical dexterity and motor skills.
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![Christy Chen sits at the piano with her violin.]()
Stress Relief
Playing music can be a therapeutic outlet, reducing stress and promoting relaxation by providing a creative and emotional release.
Your musical journey starts here - Our approach
We understand that every individual learns at their own pace and has unique needs. Therefore, we tailor our approach to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences, combining a wide variety of resources, personal knowledge, and experience to guide each student along their musical journey. Our goal is to provide a supportive and empowering learning environment where students feel comfortable as they navigate the challenges of learning music.
Learning an instrument is a challenging yet fulfilling journey that demands perseverance, discipline, and patience. Similar to nurturing a plant, it requires consistent care and watering to blossom and grow. Despite its demands, progress can be seen relatively early in the journey, allowing students to enjoy the fruits of their labor. At our music studio, we foster a supportive and nurturing environment for our students, encouraging disciplined practice while promoting kindness and compassion towards oneself.
Central to our teaching philosophy is the cultivation of self-confidence. We believe in celebrating not only musical achievements but also personal growth and self-discovery. Through positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, and empathetic instruction, we strive to empower our students to believe in their abilities and embrace the joys and challenges of learning music with confidence and resilience.
FAQ
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You can buy it or rent it, but you need to have access to an instrument in order to practice. We can help you find an instrument that is suitable to your needs and budget. We can also help you find a place to practice your instrument in the city center in case you live with others, or are concerned neighbors/noise.
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Knowing how to read music or having basic knowledge of theory is an advantage, but by no means required to start learning with us. During the lessons, we will also work on your theory foundation so you can improve and broaden your musical knowledge.
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Learning an instrument is a process, and it requires perseverance, discipline and proper guidance. Becoming a professional musician entails a long-time commitment, but you don’t need to invest years and thousands of hours to enjoy the first visible results and to be able to play some small pieces and songs. Whatever your musical goal is, we tailor the process for you.
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Usually we will provide links to purchase or acquire the music that we’ll work on. If you prefer to obtain it from another source, you are free to do so, but we ask you to use the edition that we recommend. As with literary works, a good, trustworthy edition ensures the proper study and execution of the piece.
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We encourage in-person lessons when possible, but if you prefer online teaching, we can accommodate your request as long as you have a good internet connection and a setup that allows us to properly hear your playing and see your hands.
We are in the Madrid City Center
Our studio is located one minute away by foot from the Plaza de España metro station (L10/L3), but we also currently have a limited number of places open for at-home lessons within reasonable distance from Madrid city center.
Reserve Your Lesson
Fill out the form to reserve your individual violin lessons. Please state in your message if you prefer to receive classes from Christy or Carlos.
We will contact you to arrange a free trial class as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can reach us at +34 611 622 958 (Christy) or invictamusica@gmail.com. Thank you so much, we are so excited to start you on your violin adventure!