Philip Oja
Philip Oja

Philip Oja

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Introduction
Philip Oja is an accomplished concert violinist and experienced teacher, who has been teaching professionally for over 15 years. Mr. Oja has distinguished himself as a skilled teacher for aspiring young musicians. His students have won numerous awards, and have garnered acceptance into competitive youth symphonies, ensembles, and music conservatories. As a performer, Mr. Oja has held positions with various professional symphony orchestras around the country, including Austin Symphony Orchestra, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, and many others. And he has performed in numerous public concerts and functions as a soloist and an ensemble musician. As a chamber ensemble musician, he has performed in public masterclasses for various renowned string quartets, including the Tokyo String Quartet, the Julliard String Quartet, the Belcea String Quartet, The Pacifica String Quartet, and the Miro String Quartet. As an educator, he has served as the Vice President of the Durham Music Teacher Association, an affiliate of Music Teachers National Association, and has taught at music festivals and workshops around the country. Mr. Oja received his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music degrees in Violin Performance from Irvine S. Gilmore School of Music and Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. His principle teachers included Jacob Robbins, Bruce Smith, and Hal Grossman, acclaimed students of Paul Makanowitzky, Mischa Mischakoff, Dorothy DeLay, and Erick Friedman. Philip Oja's curriculum is influenced by the pedagogical methods of Ivan Galamian, Suzuki, Paul Roland, and Jascha Heifetz. Every student's instruction is customized based on their personal needs and strengths, and each individual student's journey is unique. Mr. Oja also emphasizes performance as a critical vehicle for learning. His private students participate in several performances each year, in formal recitals, festivals, and community concerts. Rates: Free Trial Lesson $38/30 minutes $55/45 minutes $70/60 minutes
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Hired 17 times

Serves Lexington, MA

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6 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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2018

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Kyra C.
Aug 26, 2018
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We have only had one free trial lesson with Philip, but it was clear immediately that Philip was the right instructor for us. Not only is he clearly incredibly knowledgeable about the violin, but he is excellent at working with children and adults alike. He has high expectations for his students, which I really like, and he is very generous with his time. He got here early and stayed after the lesson to answer questions and to get to know our family. We plan to have a weekly lesson, and our son was inspired by his time with Philip and has been practicing to prepare for his next lesson. I'm so grateful we found Philip!

Details: Child (0 - 17 years old) • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Classical violin • Classical • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase a violin and would like the teacher's advice on it • 30 minutes • The violin teacher travels to me

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Chengmin H.
Jun 14, 2019
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We got very detailed and helpful information from Philip promptly. We met and had the trail lesson. It was very satisfied. Kid was happy to have a nice teacher, and parent was happy to work with an easy-going musician. Kid will start the lesson next week, and hopefully can join the recital in Aug. Thanks Philip!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical violin • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Kelly P.
Jan 15, 2018
Philip is the most impressive violin teacher I've ever met. I'm a advanced student and I was looking for someone to help me with some specific pieces, including the Bruch violin concerto. Philip is always very well prepared for every single lesson and taught me a lot of very useful tricks to help me improve in a short amount of time. He is also super patient. Best teacher ever!
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Lingfan X.
Jan 31, 2018
My daughter takes lessons with Philip every Saturday. She has made a lot of progress since she started taking lessons with him. We really appreciate Philip's hard work and patience. Looking forward to many more lessons in the future!
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Trisha W.
Jan 15, 2018
My daughter took lessons with Philip back when he lived in Michigan and we were so sorry to see him go! Thanks to Philip, my daughter progressed very quickly and became the concert master of her school orchestra. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Master's degree in Violin from University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Violin from Western Michigan University. Additional study with University of Michigan faculty.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Extensive experience with all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. My experience includes teaching preschool aged children, Music Conservatory students, aspiring professional violinists, grandparents, and everything in between.