Strings - Gray School of Music - The best violin lessons in Dallas from the best strings teachers in Dallas at the best music school of its kind.™

The best strings lessons in Dallas from the best strings teachers in Dallas at the best music school of its kind.™

STRINGS

AGES 6 AND UP

Lessons are taught in a private 30 to 45 minute lesson. Basic to advanced concepts and techniques will be taught. Students are required to bring their own instrument except in drums where students needs only mallets. Performance opportunities with solo and ensemble experiences are offered periodically during the year. (Applies to all instruments except piano and voice)

For younger students ages 4 to 7, we offer Keyboard Kids classes as an introduction to classical music education.

LESSONS

All study at the Gray School of Music is done in private or group lesson format. Individual attention is given to each pupil’s learning rate and needs. The amount of time needed for a lesson is determined by the age, ability of the student, practice habits, and number of extra-curricular activities. Periodically, performance classes will be scheduled with children of the same age to practice performing for recitals and festivals. Parents are invited to attend any or all of their child’s music lessons. Children learn faster if music is a family affair.

ADULT LESSONS

Lesson length for adults is based upon time required to cover necessary material. Both adult beginners and adults who have had previous lessons earlier in life will find lessons a wonderful stress-reliever and very rewarding. Flexible scheduling is offered for busy adults.

Strings Faculty

Photo of strings teacher Dr. Chu-Yunn Lee with strings student. Dr. Chu-Yunn Lee has been teaching violin and viola privately since 1999. She obtained a Bachelors and Masters of Music in Vioin Performance at the University of North Texas. She received a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance recently from UNT. At UNT she was a teaching fellow as well as member of Pi Kappa Lambda music honorary. She received the Liberace Scholorship and numerous other scholarships for merit. She won 3rd prize in the Chamber Music Internation Cometition in 2004 and was a winner in the UNT Concerto Competition in 1998. Dr. Lee has been an active soloist in the Dallas area as well as performng with Garland, Flower Mound, and Denton orchestras. Originally from Korea, Dr. Lee went to high school in Arlington, Texas, and has lived in the Dallas area for many years.

Photo of strings teacher Marek Leszczynski with strings student. Marek Leszczynski started playing violin at age 7. After years of studying, he graduated from Warsaw Conservatory of Music in Poland. He continued his education at Louisiana State University and at the University of North Texas, expanding his interests into composition. Marek taught violin and viola privately and at the Collin County College, where he also taught sound engineering and composition. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas, where he teaches violin, works in his composing studio, and performs freelance and with symphony orchestras.

Photo of piano teacher Branda Tan with piano student. Branda Tan was born in Malaysia. Starting at the age of 7, she entered for the music exams offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and completed all 8 levels of graded exams in piano, violin, and music theory. She then studied at The Malaysian Institute of Arts (MIA) with a major in piano and a minor in violin. In 2001, Branda earned an Associate in Recital in Solo Piano through the Trinity International Examination Board under the Trinity College London. She was also awarded an Achievement Award by the Music Department at MIA, and graduated with distinction. In December 2004, Branda graduated cum laude from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Music in Music History and Music Literature. While studying at UNT, she was a student of internationally renowned pianist Mr. Adam Wodnicki. She was also the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, including the Multicultural Scholastic Award, the Academic Achievement Award, and the Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Musicology Honor. Branda was later offered a teaching assistantship by the UNT department of Music History. She completed the Master of Music degree at UNT in May 2008 with a Master Thesis on Franz Liszt’s “Swiss” volume of Anneé de Pelèrinage. Branda has many years of experience as a piano and violin instructor to students of all ages and levels. She also accompanies many vocalists and solo instrumentalists at recitals.