Christine Kharazian

Lessons

Christine is also a passionate violin and chamber music instructor, inspiring students of all ages and skill levels, offering lessons online and in person. Currently she teaches at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Sidwell Friends School. She is also a teaching artist with Washington Performing Arts.

In person lessons are located in Washington DC and Silver Spring MD.

Chamber music lessons are open to intermediate level players of all instruments.

My teaching style:

I met the 🎻 when I was almost 6 years old. Since then it has been my passion, my best friend, my source of comfort and income too 😊. I love sharing the art of violin playing through performances and teaching. I enjoy teaching all ages. Especially I admire when adults find time in their busy life to stop and immerse into discovering the mysteries of this wooden box called violin. I meet the students where they are and humbled to share all that I know. As a performer I play many styles from classical to jazz. I love exploring how violin is played in different cultures. From my native Armenian music to Persian, Irish, French-Canadian, Brazilian Choro, and Indian traditions, I continually find fresh ways to play the violin. I enjoy freedom of improvisation. If you already know how to play the violin, but interested to learn a specific style, please let me know. For beginners basics first, as in any other form of art or activity.

I strongly believe that music needs to be shared with audiences. For students interested in public performances, such opportunities will be offered.

Available online or in-person. For all learners.

Available online or in-person. For all learners.

Available online or in-person. Best for younger learners.

My current studio can easily accommodate a trio, quartet or quintet. I can work with all instruments as long as the player is somewhat proficient and doesn’t need instrument specific guidance. This is an exciting opportunity to get more experience playing in a small ensemble.