My primary goal as a teacher is for my students to foster a healthy and long-term relationship with their instrument. I tend to focus on mechanics, as I believe a strong technical foundation is the key to musical freedom. My teaching emphasizes regular practicing, realistic goals, and a positive attitude that will help students incorporate music into their daily lifestyle.

As a classically-trained player, my students study standard method books like Suzuki, and are always working on scales! However, it is important to me that the student be engaged in the music they are preparing, so I love to teach pop music, fiddle tunes, and improv as well. In addition to standard classical repertoire, I strive to teach my students repertoire from a diverse array of composers. Music by Black Composers is a common repertoire collection we explore in my studio, among other works. Read more about this on the next tab, Inclusion Jubilee.

I have been teaching since 2009, and my credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from the University of Puget Sound, as well as 4+ years of graduate study in Europe. For more information or to request a CV, please inquire at zacharyhamiltonmusic@gmail.com. To see more reviews, feel free to visit my teaching profiles on Lessons.com, Thumbtack.com, Apprentus.com, and TakeLessons.com.

Zachary is teaching my 12 year old son. He did a good assessment, suggested next steps, and continues to provide me with feedback after the lesson.

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What I enjoy most about my lessons with Zachary is how personable he is. You will not find a more patient or kinder instructor. For me, I decided that I wanted to learn how to play the violin later in life. I have never played an instrument my entire life. Zachary did not make me feel like my new start was impossible and he does not patronize. These are things that I have encountered from teachers in the past. Zachary meets you where you are in your abilities and helps you realize your potential. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help you on your journey. I highly recommend Zachary as a teacher if you are beginner to the most advanced levels. I look forward to each session! If you’ve read this far, stop what you’re doing and book him.

This picture, as well as most photography on the site, was taken by my sister Kaylyn Hamilton in Malibu, California in 2020. Go Kaylyn!