I'm a Professional Violin and Piano instructor/ composer with 21+ years of teaching experience. Offering lessons in beginning through very advance levels for children ages 2.5 - 99 yrs old & adults including professional soloists , specializing in technique, imagery and performance skills. All genres of music can be taught, for the Violin & Piano I specialize in classical solo performance. Music theory, ear training, and many fundamentals are incorporated into each lesson. I also offer lessons in just ear training, music theory, and music composition. Including combo violin & piano lessons for all ages. NYSSMA & Competition Prep availableInstruction Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional Soloist
Ages Taught:
Ages 2.5-99
Served areas
- Albany NY
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- Violin & piano russian style training
- Music theory
- Composition
- Sight reading
- Ear training
- Imagery stage performance
Associations and certifications
- BS from MSM
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Pro-Soloist teaching violin & piano for 17+yrs. Bachelor of Music from Manhattan School of Music age 15. Specializing in Music theory, ear training, music composition, technique, imagery, performance skills & sight reading. From NYSSMA prep, solo performance, or for fun. Age 3-99.
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christine chin
Violin & Piano
I'm a Professional Violin and Piano instructor/ composer with 21+ years of teaching experience. Offering lessons in beginning through very advance levels for children ages 4 and up & adults , specializing in technique, imagery and performance skills. All genres of music can be taught, for the violin I specialize in classical solo performance. Music theory, ear training, and many fundamentals are incorporated into each lesson. I also offer lessons in just ear training, music theory, and music composition.
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Ron piano performance 12/14/19
Revolving Door Op 163 by H. Maylath
Teaching special needs children included one handed piano
Salvonic Dance by Dvorak
NYSSMA & Competition prep available
Dominique age 6 (Started 8/14/15)
Christinesmusicstudio.com Summer 2016 student recital
combo violin & piano lessons available for all ages 2.5yrs -99!
Piano Version of Samuel Barbers Adagio for Strings in B-flat minor
Christinesmusicstudio.com
My student Frank June 2016
you can learn at any age, Frank started after he retired
Reviews (19)
Ezra
Feb 18, 2022
Christine's been a fantastic teacher! As an adult learning piano for the first time, she's been a great reference for both learning to play and keeping me accountable on practice, technique, and theory between lessons. I've been studying with her for just over a year, and have passed ~450 songs in that time - its a great feeling to finally enjoy my old keyboard that had been sitting in a corner for years!
Ian Feinstein
Aug 09, 2021
Christine has been a fantastic teacher for my son. Over the past year that she has worked with him he has learn to love piano and violin. Christine has been very flexible with accommodating our schedule, and offers virtual lessons for those times that traveling is not reasonable. I highly recommend her to other parents and adults looking for a professional musician that offers an excellent educational experience.
Thomas Hoey
Jul 30, 2021
Avani Pathak
Jul 28, 2021
Christine is an awesome teacher! She is very passionate about teaching and makes kid very comfortable during lessons. I have a very shy kid and initially she was very nervous about the lessons. But Christine gained their confidence and identified their strengths and weakness in initial few lessons. During lessons she pays attention on how the kid is playing the music and also on body composure. Christine introduced NYSSMA evaluation to my kids and she trained her meticulously for a perfect score.
My kids have evolved a lot under her guidance and I can see how much they have improved both in playing the instrument and sight reading under her guidance. I would definitely recommend her, she is great!
My kids have evolved a lot under her guidance and I can see how much they have improved both in playing the instrument and sight reading under her guidance. I would definitely recommend her, she is great!
Lauren Peters
Jul 21, 2021
Victoria Epstein
Jul 16, 2021
Christine is an amazing teacher! She's incredibly patient with kids - finding the best approach to each child, getting them motivated and interested in music. She makes learning fun, yet productive with great kids accomplishments! We really like her teaching approach - the way she combines violin and piano and music theory is simple superb!
Rakkoo Chung
Jun 27, 2020
Excellent teacher! Christine's class is very well structured, and her lessons are very helpful for my daughter to progress well. Above all, Christine encourages my daughter (I don't know how) so that my daughter does not think of playing the piano and the violin as *practicing* but as *playing* as if she likes reading her favorite books and drawing/painting.
Monica Barnes
Jun 20, 2020
Our daughter started lessons with Christine Chin at age 3. In a short time, Christine had her reading music and playing both the violin and the piano. Christine's caring demeanor and structured lessons are perfect for young children. She really knows how to teach young kids and works to make each lesson engaging. Our daughter absolutely loves Christine and looks forward to her weekly lesson!
Philip Whitlingum
Apr 10, 2020
My daughter has been taking piano and violin lessons from Christine since she was 3 years old in 2017. Christine has been excellent working with my daughter and knows how to utilize her strengths and keep her attention since it's difficult to teach kids and have them progress. My daughter looks forward to her weekly lessons with Christine and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for piano and violin lessons.
Elizabeth Bunday
Feb 19, 2020
Christine has been our Son's violin and piano teacher for five years. It is extremely rare to have one teacher for both instruments, and she is a brilliant teacher. She is very encouraging and attentive, students who work under her will go far. She offers a beautiful studio, two gorgeous recitals a year along with her expertise and attention. We couldn't recommend her more highly, she is truly one of the greatest music teachers ever.
Dr. T
Jan 21, 2020
Elizabeth Bunday
Jan 20, 2020
Christine has been our Son’s violin and piano teacher for five years. It is extremely rare to have one teacher for both instruments, and she is a brilliant teacher. She is very encouraging and attentive, students who work under her will go far. She offers a beautiful studio, two gorgeous recitals a year along with her expertise and attention. We couldn’t recommend her more highly, she is truly one of the greatest music teachers ever.
Ralph D.
Jan 10, 2020
As of August of 2019 I decided to do something that I have been wanting to do for many years. I started taking piano lessons. At the age of 53, I decided it was time to take one out of the old regret bin of life. My dilemma was who to go to for lessons. Obviously, my choice was Christine, and I could not be happier about this decision. Christine is what every great teacher is… Patient, understanding, kind and knowledgeable. I would encourage anyone reading this that is thinking about taking lessons to contact Christine. You will be glad you did. I am!!!
Don Young
Jun 17, 2019
Frank Barrie
May 30, 2015
A patient piano teacher, with an ear for every wrong note, but who conveys the correct way to tickle the ivories clearly and respectfully. As an older student (aka, old fogie) who has taken piano lessons from Christine for 5+ years, I witness her outstanding patience with young students, including some 5 or 6, at the semi-annual recitals and wish all teachers shared this fine manner.
When I started lessons with Christine, my goal was to learn to play Debussy's Clair de Lune. This goal was accomplished. I've tackled pieces by Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and the Beatles too, among many other composers.
When I started lessons with Christine, my goal was to learn to play Debussy's Clair de Lune. This goal was accomplished. I've tackled pieces by Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and the Beatles too, among many other composers.
Monica Barnes
Our daughter started lessons with Christine Chin at age 3. In a short time, Christine had her reading music and playing both the violin and the piano. Christine’s caring demeanor and structured lessons are perfect for young children. She really knows how to teach young kids and works to make each lesson engaging. Our daughter absolutely loves Christine and looks forward to her weekly lesson!
Ralph D
As of August of 2019 I decided to do something that I have been wanting to do for many years. I started taking piano lessons. At the age of 53, I decided it was time to take one out of the old regret bin of life. My dilemma was who to go to for lessons. Obviously, my choice was Christine, and I could not be happier about this decision. Christine is what every great teacher is… Patient, understanding, kind and knowledgeable. I would encourage anyone reading this that is thinking about taking lessons to contact Christine. You will be glad you did. I am!!!
Elizabeth Bunday
Christine has been our Son’s violin and piano teacher for five years. It is extremely rare to have one teacher for both instruments, and she is a brilliant teacher. She is very encouraging and attentive, students who work under her will go far. She offers a beautiful studio, two gorgeous recitals a year along with her expertise and attention. We couldn’t recommend her more highly, she is truly one of the greatest music teachers ever.
Steven Vasquez
Violin lessons and piano lessons from Christine are world-class for the Albany, NY Capital Region. She does amazing work from beginner to advanced lessons for both violin and piano for all ages. I was shocked when I learned of her credentials and background, the level you would expect to only see in New York or Boston. Highly recommended.