Working with Ms. Kerobyan has been a great pleasure! As an adult student coming back to the violin and reworking the foundations, it has been a big challenge to get over my nerves, to get used to the instrument again after ~10 years off, and to unlearn my old habits-- Ms. Kerobyan has been instrumental through this process by not only coaching me with her meticulous attention to detail to rebuild a more solid technical foundation, but also by nurturing my confidence as a violinist. Needless to say, it has been an incredibly rewarding and highly collaborative experience that has impacted and enriched my life beyond the classroom. I truly appreciate the opportunity that I have now to take violin lessons with Ms. Kerobyan, and I would recommend her as a teacher for young and adult learners alike-- her level of dedication to both music and teaching is very rare, and I feel fortunate to have come across her studio. read more

Our family appreciates Ms. Ann's guidance on our musical journey. I have two children who are passionate about music. My son became interested in the violin at age 8 while we were living in San Diego. After moving to the Bay Area, we were fortunate to find Ms. Ann, who demonstrates how an exceptional teacher can unlock a student's potential. Her teaching techniques and fundamentals are strong; she excels in those areas. What truly sets her apart is her remarkable ability to inspire my children to develop a deep connection to music and foster a positive attitude toward learning. The month after switching to Ms. Ann's studio, my son struggled to correct the posture he had developed in the past. Ms. Ann offered creative ways to help him improve his posture during this transition and also checked on him frequently. When the goal of daily practice became challenging, Ms. Ann communicated effectively with both children and parents, motivating the kids to try their best. My son's skills and confidence improved week by week, and he has grown into a proud young musician who cherishes music as a joyful part of his life. My son said, "Ms. Ann is caring and loving. She emphasizes the artistry behind the techniques. She is always fully engaged in my lessons and provides valuable feedback. She makes challenges fun." Ms. Ann also organizes recitals, mini-concerts, and workshops to help the kids gain stage experience. She prepares them for competitions or exams if they wish to participate, but only when they are ready. Her philosophy of sharing the love of music distinguishes her from many others. She teaches my kids not to pursue achievements for their own sake but to enjoy and share their passion for music; the results will follow naturally. My younger daughter started lessons with Ms. Ann later, and I was impressed by how she customized and organized her lessons. Ms. Ann thoughtfully personalizes her approach, adjusting the curriculum to suit my daughter's unique personality. My daughter has gone from being shy about performing on stage to being excited to share her music with the world. She said, "Ms. Ann is incredibly warm and encouraging; she explains everything clearly so I can easily understand. She always believes in me!" I have attended my children's lessons and observed how patiently and persistently Ms. Ann discusses areas for improvement. She guides them in overcoming difficulties and helps them learn from mistakes, even when they feel frustrated. My kids have not only learned to play the violin beautifully but also developed a growth mindset. They understand that hard work pays off and have learned to manage their time and practice effectively. It is rare to find a teacher who not only instructs students on how to play an instrument but also serves as a true mentor, imparting valuable principles applicable to both music and other subjects. As my husband said, "Ms. Ann is like Yoda in the realm of violin pedagogy." We believe the lessons she has taught our children will become treasures they carry with them throughout their lives. read more

Best violin teacher in the Bay Area, ideal for all levels from beginners to advanced students

Mrs. Ann is a stellar artist, musician and educator. I am a professional collaborative pianist and I have been collaborating with Ann's studio about 7 years. I am very impressed how each student speedy progress at every recital and that's why I send my son to her. I have fully trust in her beccause she is not only teaching music but also impacts students ' attitudes toward life. I deeply believe music is part of life and music will accompany life's up and down. As an educator, she is detailed oriented. In each lesson, she is persistent on musicality and technique. Her teaching has specifically designs and goals for each student at every lesson. She is always researching repertoire, techniques, fingering, performances practice, ect.. She continuesly devotes herself to pursue higher level of music making. My son is 7 years old and he has studied with her for 2 years. I am thrilled of his progress and I am so grateful she is his first teacher because she emphasizes on details of every technique which is valuable to build up solid foundation.I cant express enough of my gratitude to Ann of her dedication to my son and her students. We are so fortunate to know her and study with her. My son describes his lesson: Mrs. Ann is caring and kind and she makes me feel comfortable and safe. Leaning violin makes me happy and confident. read more

I am confident that Mrs. Kerobyan is a very good violin teacher. Personally I believe firm foundation is essential for being a good violinist. Whenever I watched her lesson, I was able to clearly see how she focused on cultivating fundamental skills. If my kid had a bad habit, she never ignored it and kept working with my kid until it was fixed. I have no doubt that my kids is learning the right skills. Mrs. Kerobyan is teaching not only essential skills but also music itself. My kid's attitude toward music has been changed a lot. She made my kid to understand music better and know how to express emotion and feeling. It is obvious that my kid's violin has been improving a lot since Mrs. Kerobyan has taught my kid. I really appreciate her passion and enthusiasm on teaching. read more

Back in late 2005, we lucked out when Ann Kerobyan decided to start teaching at a local music school in the South Bay. Our son started with Ann in 2005 when he was barely 5 years old and learned from her to love the instrument over the next 13 years. Ann is a wonderful teacher and inspired my son to become a professional violinist. He is well on the way there with thanks to her. It is rare to find a teacher capable of teaching a small child, and continue teaching into intermediate and advanced levels. Ann is that rare teacher. She loves music, and dedicates her time to bringing out the best in the child. She is gentle and caring and works closely with your child as he or she progresses in their violin adventure. She understands the pressures of school life on kids and helps them to de-stress with the violin. Not only will she teach them to play the instrument, but also help them take the lessons of patience and rigor that they learn here, to other parts of their lives. Ann studied with some of the finest musicians in Armenia and Europe before she moved to the United States. She brings with her the wealth of knowledge passed down to her by musicians such as Leonid Kogan ( who along with David Oistrakh was among the finest violinists of the day), and her own professor, the well respected and loved violinist, Eduard Tadevosyan, who was a student of Kogan. Through Ann, our son was actually able to meet and take lessons with Prof. Tadevosyan. This combination of teachers, primarily Ann, that got our son to love the instrument and decide to pursue it in college. Our son was accepted at nearly every college he auditioned with in the US. At the end of every audition, the first thing he heard from the panel was that his teacher had done a fine job with giving him the skills he needed to succeed as a violinist. In fact most were surprised that Ann was the only teacher that he'd had. Here's a link of a performance he used for applications : https://youtu.be/xpnJKb05SxQ What can your child (and you) expect with Ann ? First, most importantly, she is a warm person who will teach your child to love music. She will help to develop good habits - posture, efficiency of motion, and good practicing skills. She will teach them to hear notes, play them, and fix errors in their movements. She will teach them not only technique, but just as important, musicality - to develop an understanding of the music. This takes years to do, and she will do it patiently, with every one of her students. She will gently encourage them to practice and to come prepared for every lesson. She will take them through the simplest of pieces to begin with, through a well designed curriculum of pieces and exercises that will develop their skill. Also, she will let them develop their own individual style and encourages the child to think about nuances that could be added to the notes. She will arrange performances, at least twice a year, and more when preparing them for competitions and exams. Ann also works the the California Music Teacher Association curriculum and will teach music theory to the child as appropriate for their level. It is very rare to find a person so passionate and dedicated to her students. Wishing every success for her and her students in the future ! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Ann Kerobyan as the violin teacher for your children. Her passion for the violin is evident in her enthusiastic and methodical teaching techniques. Along with the technical aspects of the violin, Ann addresses performance techniques as well and coordination with pianist or orchestra that have been particularly helpful to my son. In addition, she strives to establish a balance between solid fundamentals on violin and appreciation of music for her students. Ann would discuss music theory, composer's background, and era, and fun facts to engage students in their scales, etudes, and repertoires. Besides in-classroom teachings, Ann also encourages kids to attend concerts and solo performances to gain an appreciation and insights of a professional violinist. Ann devotes her very best effort in all opportunities to groom her students to take on any challenges in life and especially with violin. Many of her students have gone on to embark on successful careers in music and other professions. It is an honor to recommend Dr. Ann Kerobyan to you as a violin teacher for your children. I am extremely thankful to Ann for those skills that she has taught my son and the traits that he can carry on for the rest of his life. read more