Violin Lessons with Camilo

I am very proud of my mom, Shirley, as she has learned to play the violin. She began 6 years ago playing random notes, strange plucks, and odd screeches. She practiced day in and day out over the years and the notes and sounds continued to improve, slightly. This was with a previous violin teacher.
Three months ago, she began private lessons with Camilo. Finally, the random notes, screeches and plucks turned into music! The melodies and sounds that came out of the violin are strikingly on key and music to my ears. According to my mom, she has learned valuable tips and proper techniques that has enhanced learning and helped her excel in expanding her musical repertoire.
I personally think that all music teachers have the capability to teach, but only a few have the gift of inspiring a student to express that passion to play. Camilo is one of those teachers, as I see that my mom has developed such a passion for playing and a true enjoyment for what she has achieved.

So glad I found Mr Camilo! I have taken lessons from various other instructors in different states on and off over the years. I enjoy classical music but have always wanted to pay bluegrass /​fiddle /​country /​Irish Celtic. When I shared this with a previous instructor, she literally turned up her nose and told me a real violinist would never play fiddle music. A few months ago, I signed up my young daughter and me with Mr Camilo. He is very kind and patient with her youthful «exuberance,» and then seamlessly switches context when it’s my turn for instruction. He is an extremely talented classical musician, but best of all (to me) he also plays in multiple bluegrass bands! He has demonstrated how the techniques from each musical style can be leveraged in the other, and he has me learning using both Bach and «Drowsy Maggie!» I highly recommend Mr Camilo.

Great experience. I am 29 years old and found my way with this difficult musical instrument, the Violin, with Camilo’s help and guidance. Camilo, I really appreciate your talent, knowledge and your way of teaching above all. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

Our son is 13 years old and has been studying violin since he was 5. He hit a slump and had been losing interest, largely because his repertoire was mostly classical. He started Jazz Angels, which helped immensely to keep him going (review coming soon), but he needed a change in his daily practice – and quick!
He has only taken a few lessons with Camilo. However, in the short time, Camilo has been that inspiration for him. Our son’s enthusiasm, practice, technique, and repertoire have improved immensely. Our son beams with excitement after his lessons, and looks forward to practicing daily — on his own initiative (20 – 40 minutes, and sometimes more depending on time available).
Camilo was responsive to our son’s desire for more variety of music and is now working on gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and basically opening up a whole new world to my son. He has also been responsive to our desire to see our son continue to grow in classical music, as well. Camilo strikes a nice balance between technique, classical, and varieties of genres because of his own diverse skills. He plays in a bluegrass band as well as a string quartet.
Camilo’s pricing is fair and availability consistent. He is very patient, but holds high expectations. He is helping our son with improvisational skills, but also holding him to good technique, as well. In fact, our son’s orchestral teacher at his middle school complimented his timing just the other day – she noticed a marked improvement.
Finally, Camilo clearly enjoys what he does. His enthusiasm for this beautiful instrument and his approach have reinvigorated my son’s love for violin! I’m confident he will be a life-​long player, now!
Thank you, Camilo!