In-home violin lessons
in Fort Worth.

What the first month looks like.

Early lessons set up posture, the violin hold and the bow hold, then move to open strings with a clean, steady tone. Students then add fingers to play their first simple melodies. Plucking often comes before bowing, so students can focus on one skill at a time.

Skills your student builds.

• Posture, violin hold and bow hold
• Tone production and bow control
• Finger placement and playing in tune
• Reading treble clef
• Counting and steady rhythm

Getting the right size violin.

Students should have their own correctly sized violin and bow. Violins come in fractional sizes, from very small instruments up to full size (4/4). Arm length decides the size, not age, so ask Mr. Garrett before you buy or rent. Many families rent at first, because students change sizes as they grow.

When to start violin lessons.

Mr. Garrett generally starts violin students from second grade up. Many Texas school districts begin orchestra in middle school, so private lessons before or alongside orchestra help students start strong and keep progressing.

Younger students are considered individually; share your student’s age when you inquire.

A music teacher who comes to you.

Garrett McNutt is an award-winning music educator based in Fort Worth, a Texas-certified teacher with 10 years in the classroom. He has cleared a fingerprint background check and is insured. In-home lessons are open to families across the Dallas–Fort Worth area; availability depends on travel and scheduling.

Start with a free trial.

Your first trial lesson is free and lasts 30 minutes. If it’s a good fit, regular lessons last 45 minutes, once a week, for $50 per lesson. No binding contract is required; lessons have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Or call (432) 288-8826. Mr. Garrett will confirm your location and lesson time.