My daughter has been takin violin lessons with Melissa for the last 7 years. Due to my daughter's health issues, last minute hospital visits can be longer than anticipated. Melissa has been flexible, patient and understanding to accommodate lessons and to re-schedule classes last minute, which we really appreciate it. During my daughter's long hospital stays, Melissa was willing to go to the hospital for my daughter's lessons. This meant the world to us.
Melissa did an amazing job preparing my daughter for her audition to the Etobicoke School of the Arts - to which she got accepted.
Melissa and Vedran are a great team. My entire family always looks forward the Christmas and Summer Concerts. Vedran does all the arrangements, and often uses pop songs which are a delight to the entire family (specially the young cousins who attend all the concerts). It is always great to see all of the little kids, teenagers an adults participate in the orchestra. Overall we are very happy with...
   Read moreThe Curic Family was a welcome addition to our neighbourhood! As an adult, my violin lessons began in Feb. 2017. Vedran has an excellent instructional approach with emphasis on encouragement, constructive comments and respect. The cost of Lessons are a good value and he is flexible about rescheduling. Vedran's lifetime of musical education and professional experience is evident, not only in his performances and orchestral arrangements, but in his patient and approachable teaching dynamics. Even though we needed to move our lessons to SKYPE during Covid, that didn't alter any quality or positive energy that Vedran exhibits. I am very happy with my progress and I couldn't imagine taking violin lessons from anyone else! I highly...
   Read moreAfter a life of playing piano and clarinet, I decided to start a new instrument and was on the lookout for teachers that offer lessons for adults. I was recommended to GTA strings by a friend who has been working with them for years. I am so glad I decided to go with GTA strings.
Vedran and his wife are very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and that translates into their teaching. They strike a lovely balance between traditional and fun. My first year learning I got to see how that teaching style translates into passionate and talented students of all ages at their yearly holiday concert.
I always felt Vedran was invested in my study and my personal goals in learning, and would recommend them to anybody looking...
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