It's never too late.
I had taken some violin lessons as a child and wanted to pick up where I had left off, but had no idea where to begin. I found Ed on line and jumped at the opportunity. I walked into his class and found a nice mix of people who immediately welcomed me and made me feel comfortable (as a 50+ baby boomer, I had been a little concerned about fitting in). Ed has a great sense of humor, is a great teacher and has a way of directing the lesson toward whatever technique you as an individual may be having difficulty with, without making you self-conscious, and while maintaining the ultimate goal of that lesson for the entire class. I also find that learning with a group helps me gauge where I am in my own personal development and motivates me to try that much harder. After all those years of thinking & wondering if I could or should, I finally feel that I AM A VIOLINIST. Thanks to Ed Davis. - Irene K. NYC 

A rare find!
Finding Ed's school was definitely a rare treat! As an adult, it's difficult to find group classes that give you the personal attention you need to progress, as a beginner. For me, as someone who's never played any instrument before, this was a great opportunity to start. It's amazing how much you progress. It was intimidating at first to start as an adult beginner, but Ed is a really cool teacher who is able to listen and respond to your concerns. He is a trained professional with a broad range of experience and interests, but he doesn't make you feel as if he's unapproachable. This would be a great experience for anyone just starting out. Class sizes are usually small, so there's definitely no lack for attention! A great way to learn something new this summer! - Jennifer R. NYC 

Glad I got the nerve and took the class!
I was told that the violin is one of the hardest instruments to learn. Well, that is definitely still true but after being part of Ed's orchestra for a few years now, I can definitely say that the violin is not as intimidating as I thought it would be. As a beginner, you will learn quickly and have fun doing it. Everyone is extremely supportive and friendly. You will learn as a group and as you progress, be able to play trios, duets or even solo at one of our recitals. So if you want to learn the violin in a fun and friendly atmosphere, this is the place. - Chris W. NYC

 Adult violin lessons...one of the best...
Ed is a great teacher who makes learning the violin fun without compromising the integrity of the lesson. Each week he builds upon the foundation of the previous week so that real technique is being developed. I can not believe almost a year has gone by! I'm so glad I decided to go for it. If you have always wanted to learn...just do it...you'll be glad you did! - Helga B. NYC

An ideal environment in which to learn.
Ed's program is an ideal environment in which to learn to play the violin.  Your fellow students are people just like you: adults from a variety of backgrounds who want to learn how to play and who want to have fun while doing it.  You'll notice a real sense of camaraderie since everyone shares similar goals and similar apprehensions, and you just might end up making friends with people whom you never would have crossed paths with otherwise.  From the first class it's obvious that Ed's been doing this for a while; not just teaching, but teaching in a group setting.  He patiently and methodically introduces students to all aspects of violin playing (technique, theory and general musicality), periodically pausing to check that every member of the class is doing things correctly.  The curriculum is designed such that technique is broken up into discrete concepts and each song learned serves the purpose of teaching one of those concepts.  It's been over five years since my first class and I'm still studying with Ed.  Ed's an excellent teacher who understands the demands of an adult's busy schedule but still nudges students to practice and work up to their potential.  What I enjoy most about his program is the opportunity to play in ensembles with his other students.  I participate the string orchestra and also play chamber music with other members of the orchestra.  Playing with a group is so much more fun than playing alone, and through Ed's classes it's easy to find people to play with who are at roughly the same level as you, whether you've recently started or have been playing for years. -Kori N. NYC

Great lessons at reasonable prices.
I have been searching for affordable music lessons for years. Not only do I get the benefit of group lessons by playing in an orchestra, but also have the option to choose classes or private lessons that focuses on techniques and my individual needs to become a better musician. The is place go to whether you are playing an instrument for the first time or a thousand. Ed is great teacher!!!!!! - Andre G. NYC

Ed's Group Violin Lessons.
The group lessons Ed offers are the best clean fun around. Better than therapy! You'll feel great about learning something that can nurture your soul for the rest of your life. A fantastic experience! - Mary Ann C. NYC

Adult violin lessons.
As someone who had never played an instrument, I found Ed's beginner adult classes were a great way to learn while having fun and making new friends. His orchestra class is challenging and even more fun. - Aubrey M. NYC

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