• "I am passionate about the violin and own several. My passion extends to playing and, as an adult, I had taken lessons for many years and found that I just wasn't improving much at all. My teacher and I were like friends playing with one another once a week. About eight months ago, I began lessons with Joan and my playing has improved in every way, the sound, technique, phrasing, etc. I have made more progress in eight months with Joan than I did during the past five years with my former teacher. Thanks Joan!" - Dr. Tony Paterniti


• "Without reservation, I recommend Joan Avant to anyone looking for an accomplished violinist with excellent teaching abilities. She adapts her teaching style to meet the individual needs of different students and has a great rapport with them. She shares her expertise readily when searching for new instruments or accessories. Her flexibility to reschedule a lesson if the need arises has been an added benefit." - Sheila, Mother of Six

Thank you!