Riverside Music Studios
“My son has been taking guitar lessons with Sasha at the studios and I have nothing but wonderful things to say.”
Best Violin Lessons near Manhattan, NY
These teachers serve Manhattan from nearby bases in towns including New York, Astoria and Long Island City.
13 teachers listed · all 13 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
West Amadeus Music Studio
“I really enjoyed working with West Amadeus; the instructors here are amazing”
Sage Music School
“My daughter has been taking singing , recently added songwriting to her schedule and have been enjoying it from day one.”
NYC Violin Studio
“The place is very well kept, clean, and designed beautifully too, plus the staff are very kind, would definitely recommend”
Music To Your Home
“Highly recommend both the school and Samuel for anyone looking for a positive and supportive piano learning experience!”
Shobo Music Academy
“All of the teachers were kind and supportive, and we really appreciated how quickly they responded to our questions and requests”
The 13 mentors listed for Manhattan, NY teach violin. Many teachers in this field travel to the student, and how far each one will drive is the teacher's own rule, so check the area they name before you call.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
The 13 teachers on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 464 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the teachers on this page are "patient", "skills" and "knowledge". 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the teachers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of the teachers on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the teachers on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the teacher before you enroll.
Does it matter if violin teachers listed for Manhattan are based elsewhere?
Less than it would for a studio you drive to. None of the 13 teachers here have an address in Manhattan itself, and these teachers travel, so the question is whether Manhattan falls inside the round they already drive.
Fretted Instruments School
“Every week, we pick a song to learn from Jack's extensive library of songs that he's tabbed out, I sight read it, perform the piece the following week, get feedback, and repeat.”
Astoria Violin and Piano Lessons
“He has a way of making challenging pieces and techniques feel achievable, and his encouragement has made such a difference in my progress.”
Manhattan Piano Academy
“It has been incredible to watch our daughter both learn to read music and play the piano, but more importantly to fall in love with it.”
Willan Academy of Music
“Our son has been taking lessons with Kenji for a little over a year now, and we can't speak more highly of him or the program he and his team have built.”
Ozawa Violin School
“My son took private piano lessons with Machiko and progressed very well.”
Strings of New York
Lincoln Center Violin Lesson
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about teachers near Manhattan
- “I highly recommend her to those who want to play learn how to play the violin for the first time as well as those that are looking to improve their skills at any level.” — from a review of NYC Violin Studio
- “Deborah is an excellent violin teacher. My 7 year old daughter started with her about 18 months ago and has made great progress!” — from a review of Riverside Music Studios
- “My daughter is getting very passionate about violin and she improves every week thanks to her teacher.” — from a review of Astoria Violin and Piano Lessons
- “I felt very comfortable with him and his style of teaching left me feeling encouraged and with the sense that I have come to the right place for real growth in my violin playing.” — from a review of Sage Music School
- “Amazing customer service and music teachers. I am so happy with my violin teacher.” — from a review of Music To Your Home
Excerpts from public reviews of the teachers listed on this page.
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