Music Lessons

Background

Joe Molinaro is a conservatory trained professional violinist/ multi-instrumentalist with daily openings in his schedule at his Swissvale teaching studio. He is a certified music educator with over 15 years of experience teaching full-time classroom music, directing public school orchestras and conducting private lessons for beginners through college prep.

His Bachelors in Music Education was awarded by the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, IN.

Rates

Lessons are $40 per half hour with a $10 discount for residents of Swissvale and Swisshelm Park. In-home lessons, virtual lessons, or multi-child discounts are available.

Philosophy

All students are given opportunities to excel as classical musicians but students’ unique passions and talents for jazz, rock, and creative musicianship are nurtured to ensure a lifetime of music-making.

Assessment

Recitals, contests, collaborations, and special events are regularly scheduled.

Instruments

Joe is a proficient performer on many instruments and currently teaches 8 violinists, 7 pianists, 2 drum set players, 3 trumpeters, 1 guitarist, and 2 clarinetists.