James Woodrow - Violin (and Piano) Teacher Manchester

my daughter started her violin lesson with James from last May during her preparation of grade 5, since then she has made a great progress. James is an excellent teach and very knowledgeable, we like the way he's teaching, not only taught my daughter technique but also make her have more understanding to the music and gain more knowledge on the composer. will recommend James to anyone who is looking for a good violin teacher.

James is a fantastic teacher - friendly, professional and communicative, he's great at building proper technique as well as bringing out the unique musical qualities of the student. Highly recommended.

My 9 year old daughter, Emily, started violin lessons with James from January this year, to replace her very first violin teacher for two years. Over the last 7 months, Emily has made impressive progress. Not only she has progressed from just starting learning grade 4 pieces to being ready to tackle grade 6 pieces, her quality of playing has improved amazingly. James is an enthusiastic violin teacher. He is very organised, patient, and always punctual for lessons. James is an experienced teacher, he chooses teaching materials according to Emily’s needs and helps her to establish a good practice routine. Emily is a quick learner, so James always makes sure she gets challenged but without pressure. Last but not least, James is a very encouraging teacher. Emily is playing more and more confidently, and always leaves her lessons with a smile!

James is an amazing teacher. He is patient, supportive and very knowledgeable. I have been taking lessons with him for almost a year as an adult student and I feel that my technique has improved greatly thanks to him.

I have had several violin teachers before in my country. Some of them played very well themselves but couldn't teach effectively, while others could teach but often rambled during classes. James is my first violin teacher in the UK. I think he perfectly avoids the shortcomings of my previous teachers, and his price is reasonable. Not only does he play the violin very well, but he also teaches logically, points out the existing issues, and rarely goes off-topic.As an approximately Grade 8 level violin student, I believe James can teach beginners effectively and also help intermediate-level violin students improve further. I have had a great learning experience with him.

Both my sons were his students, and they enjoyed his classes very much. He is a very good violin teacher.

James has been my 7yrs old son’s violin teacher for more than a year now. He is a brilliant teacher and violinist! My son has made great progress and is preparing for grade 3 exams at the moment. Will recommend James to anyone who’s looking for a good violin teacher either for themselves or for the little ones at home.

James is not only a great violinist but also an excellent violin teacher. He is organised, encouraging, punctual and professional. He takes an adaptive approach to learner’s needs and capability. My daughter started the violin lesson with James last August, and has made very promising progress. I would recommend James without reservation. You will not be disappointed!