Leggy Fish Violin Lessons

Very talented instructor with an outstanding personality. Get ready for an experience while you enjoy every practice you attend.

Learning the violin with Nancy has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I cannot stress how important it is to have a good teacher when trying to learn. Nancy brings so much charisma and passion to each lesson. Nancy always has great advice to improve technical play and makes each lesson incredibly fun.
Nancy always goes the extra mile by setting up small events like string flings and mini field trips. String flings are great chances to meet Nancy’s other students while eating, chatting and playing together. Everyone is very friendly and it is great to meet other people who share a passion for music. Nancy also plans great «field trips» such as a recent one to see Joshua Bell and the LA Philharmonics at the Hollywood Bowl. It was an incredibly fun experience that showcased the very best in violin play. An even more impressive feat was that Nancy somehow convinced management to let our entire group backstage to meet Joshua Bell after the show. These are just a few of the things that shows how much Nancy cares about her craft and how hard she works to share that passion with her students.
I would definitely recommend Nancy to anyone looking to learn the violin. Whether you are an adult or have a child who wants to learn, she is the perfect person to put you at ease and start your violin journey.

Nancy is fabulous. As a 20-​year classroom teacher who now trains and coaches teachers, I can say with confidence that she has it all. Nancy is a natural at connecting, encouraging, and inspiring, but she also understands that teaching is a craft that must be studied and practiced as its own art form. She manages to weave so much into each lesson with my son — sight reading, rhythm, tempo, musical vocabulary, proper hand position, composition, tone… and she never forgets fun. Nancy has forged a beautiful relationship with my 7-​year-​old son, who loves to test limits. She knows when she can charm him into trying one more time, and when he needs a firmer hand. I appreciate that Nancy encourages independence, holds him to high standards, and has a ready laugh. We couldn’t ask for more!

I wish there were more than 5 stars! Nancy’s energy and exuberance for teaching is so motivating. I have only had 6 violin lessons with her but it has already been very rewarding. I must say my playing at this moment sounds like dying cats and when I practice at home I get so frustrated. I feel like giving up until I see Nancy at my lesson and then within minutes she energizes me to keep going! She never ever makes you feel badly for your mistakes or in my case, horrendous playing. She always offers great suggestions and ways to keep you excited about the violin. I have such a large respect for violinists and the instrument itself. Even better, I got to go on my first violin «field trip» to the Hollywood Bowl to see the esteemed Joshua Bell! Nancy even worked her magic to allow her students to meet him in person! That was one of those unforgettable moments. Nancy’s attitude is so positive, quirky, childlike and contagious. I would recommend her to anyone, kid or adult, in a heartbeat!

Nancy is an extraordinary, hardworking teacher. I am an adult beginner and I am so grateful I started learning with Nancy. Learning can be so frustrating but Nancy energy is encouraging. She goes above the role of instructor and also hosts group «flings» where adult students can «jam» at our various levels and hang out. She also organizes recitals for her students to showcase our work to each other and family/​friends. These additional efforts are a testament to her investment and passion she shares with her students.

After searching online for violin teachers, i’m glad I chose to go to Nancy! She’s very sweet, very helpful with any of my questions and always brings fun energy to our lessons. She knows I play mostly by ear and she consistently helps me with reading music while also letting me play all the film scores i’m interested in learning. I take her hour long individual classes, and it feels as if 10 mins went by. She makes playing so fun that I always look forward to going and I always leave with a smile on my face.

Learning violin as an adult… can be a daunting undertaking. That being said, the help of the right teacher will make a tremendous difference. I had a couple of lessons in the past but I felt like I was being plugged into a formula that may have worked for others but that didn’t work for me. That was until I found Nancy. I cannot praise her enough. My lessons are catered to my needs and to my progress. She is knowledgeable, patient, funny, and a wonderful teacher. I am seeing progress in my playing and confidence as a player and I owe that to her. Thanks Nancy!!!

Nancy has been my children’s violin teacher for almost 2 years now. My kids love her and look forward to lessons each week. She has helped them compose their own music and encourages them to listen to various types of music while still indulging their Disney song choices. She is very patient and clicks well with my kids’ goofy sense of humors but at the same time, maintains her authority. She is a great person and teacher!

Nancy is such a good and patient teacher! She does so good helping out with reminders during the lesson, and encourages you never to give up!

Nancy is a great violin teacher! I just finished her beginner class and will be continuing into the next session. I’ve never had any kind of music lessons so I came into it cold.
I am learning how to read music and can even play a bit. I should mention I’m an adult student. I look forward to the class on Saturdays, she creates a positive environment for instruction. I never thought I would be continuing my lessons but here I am!

I started a Unilocal profile just to let y’all know how dope Nancy is! As a beginner adult violinist, I’m looking for a teacher who is patient but persistent and above all, fun because who wants to go to class on Saturday afternoon if your teacher sucks. She’s been able to get our loud, rowdy group of 5 to play together as a group over 8 weeks while also providing really solid individual instruction. I’m always excited after class to play and listen to music, especially after hearing one of her impromptu performances (she’s a baller violinist)!!!
In conclusion, go to Nancy for group or individual violin lessons. She’s mad chill and amazing at what she does and learning to play the violin with her is truly one of the most rewarding musical experiences I’ve had.

I love Nancy! I’m currently taking her beginner lessons in a group of 7 at the Atwater Playhouse, and it’s been a great experience. Even in a group setting, Nancy is great about pointing out areas of improvement for each individual. But group work also gives us an opportunity to learn from each other and was also more affordable for me. I feel like I’ve learned quite a bit in the last 7 weeks and have come to value good technique and intonation — which Nancy loves to emphasize. She also offers private lessons, Skype lessons, etc etc. But any opportunity — group or individual — to learn from her is a good one. I highly recommend working with Nancy!

Seriously one of the best music lessons I’ve had EVER! (And I’ve had many in guitar, piano, etc…) I have always been curious about learning the violin, so I found Nancy on Unilocal and read her other reviews and figured I would give her a shot. She more than exceeded my expectations. She is a fantastic teacher, a virtuoso on the violin, patient and motivating, yet not afraid to make adjustments and recommendations if you are doing something wrong. I would recommend her to anyone for a violin teacher! Come to her if you want a fun, challenging, and nurturing environment while you are improving yourself as a musician.

This review is a long time coming. I’ve been taking lessons from Nancy Kuo for almost 2 years now and I must say she is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of studying with. Nancy has been very patient with me as I struggle to keep practicing at regular intervals, but doesn’t merely sit back and let me sink into a groove. She continually strives to push me to new limits every time I feel like I’m about to plateau into oblivion.
PROS: affordable, works with me around my hectic schedule, friendly, encouraging, adaptive (another reviewer used this, and I wholeheartedly agree), and is a brilliant musician herself. I always love hearing her play something to demonstrate a lesson point.
CON: she has yet to figure out how to hook a wire into my head and download the knowledge of a whole Suzuki violin book into my brain.
One of the best things about taking lessons with Nancy is that she makes them fun and interesting. I always wonder where the time went. If I would have merely resorted to «self-​taught» violin playing… I’d probably be about ¹⁄₁₀ of where I am now in my progression in the classical violin. That’s no exaggeration!