Jinny Lee, Violin
Jinny Lee is a classically trained violinist whose career bridges both performance and teaching. She shares her extensive experience with students at Jinny’s Violin Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, fostering a supportive and driven community of musicians.
In addition to her teaching, Jinny maintains an active performance career. She serves as Principal Second Violin of the Stockton Symphony and regularly performs as a substitute violinist with Symphony San Jose and the Santa Cruz Symphony.
Jinny is also the co-founder of Ensemble di Luce, a chamber group dedicated to presenting expressive and thoughtfully curated performances. Through both her teaching and performing, she is committed to developing musicians with strong technical foundations and a clear artistic voice.
Violin Lesson Studio
At Jinny Lee’s Violin Studio, students don’t just learn how to play the violin — they learn how to build a strong foundation that lasts a lifetime. With over 18 years of teaching experience, Jinny Lee focuses on three core principles: playing with physical ease, visualizing sound, and performing with musical intention. Her teaching approach emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and deep understanding, helping students develop both technical strength and artistic expression.
Students from the studio have been accepted into programs such as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College and have performed in prestigious ensembles including the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. Many have also received top awards in competitions and continue to grow as confident, independent musicians.
Each lesson is thoughtfully structured and personalized. Whether preparing for auditions, competitions, or personal growth, students follow a clear and intentional path designed to help them reach their full potential.
Fundamental technique is at the heart of everything. By building a reliable and relaxed technical foundation, students gain the freedom to express themselves musically at a high level — not just now, but for years to come.
Whether you are just beginning or pursuing advanced training, Jinny’s studio provides a focused, supportive environment where students can grow with confidence, direction, and purpose.
Edler, NY
Jinny is an experienced and patient violin teacher who is invested in the success of her students. Her knowledge and approach to teaching have helped me improve in areas I struggled with on my own. I highly recommend Jinny’s Violin Studio to anyone trying to improve as a violinist.
Joon, CA
As one of her students, learning in Jinny's Violin Studio allows you to reach further than your goal in violin. She knows exactly what skills you lack and what you are adept at. She encourages to join and help prepare for different competitions or auditions for orchestras. Overall, she is a great teacher.
Sarah, CA
Jinny has been my violin teacher for the past three years, and I feel so lucky to have her as my teacher not only because she is professional and patient but also she makes learning music/violin fun and enjoyable. She is very passionate about teaching and really cares about her students. The best part of her teaching is that she motivates her students by setting goals, listening to her students, teaching the music that I love and holding 2-3 annual recitals. If you are looking for a great violin teacher, talk to Jinny now.
My 8-year-old daughter has been learning violin from Jinny for the past 7+ months, and has dramatically been transformed into a musically-oriented and stable kid in many aspects: She used only to listen to Kidz Bop and has expanded her musical enjoyment to classical genre as well, esp. strings in general (e.g. by requesting me to play violin music in a car, which never happened before); is now comfortable in reading sheet music (which I couldn't make happen before); is able to stay focused for 45+ minutes, which is helping her with other static activities such as reading, writing etc. (she used to complain about boredom and physical pain about being in a static position more than 10 minutes); got her self-esteem boosted up since she gets a sense of accomplishment herself by witnessing how she gets disciplined enough to show up and also how she improves; and last but not least, got to express and regulate her emotions through music.
I am convinced that all the above were possible because Jinny, with her delicate sensibilities with people, ceaselessly studies pedagogical approaches (not just in teaching violin techniques though I was impressed with her attention to detailed movement and tension of each finger knuckle as well as muscles of my daughter's back and shoulder etc., but in engaging children with lessons and her and assessing their needs) and enhances herself.
To our family, Jinny's violin lessons have become such an integral part for our child to get her life organized and a sense of calm, which gives the whole family a therapeutic effect in this challenging time.
Book In-Person Lessons
To best tailor our program to meet your needs, I'm keen to learn more about your interests and aspirations. Please indicate your interest in any of the following areas:
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Participating in all-state auditions or competitions
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Joining youth or school orchestras
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Preparing to major or minor in music at college
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Applying for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) Pre-College Program
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If you are currently undecided about your goals, that’s completely fine
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Or maybe you're interested in diving deep into the mechanics of violin playing to truly master the instrument
I would be grateful if you could contact me via email to discuss further. My schedule primarily consists of weekly lessons with my students, but I assure you that we can find a suitable time slot for you. Once I receive your response, I will inform you of the available times that could work for both of us.
The Importance of Practice
Practice is essential for mastering the violin and achieving your musical goals. By committing to a regular practice routine, you can build the muscle memory and technical skills needed to play with confidence and precision. Practice also helps you develop your musical ear, allowing you to hear nuances in tone, intonation, and rhythm that can take your playing to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our expert instructors can provide the guidance and support you need to make the most of your practice time. Learn more about our violin lessons and start practicing with purpose today!
Proper Bow Hold Technique
Looking to improve your bowing techniques on the violin? Our expert instructors can help you develop the skills needed to produce a beautiful and expressive sound. By mastering the fundamentals of bow hold, bowing pressure, and bowing direction, you can create a range of tonal colors and dynamic variations that bring your music to life. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, our personalized approach to instruction can help you achieve your goals and unlock your full potential as a violinist. Learn more about our violin lessons and start your musical journey today!
Teaching Philosophy
Students don’t just learn pieces — they build the technique to play them.
Through a structured curriculum combining etudes, exercises, and repertoire, students develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and consistent results, including acceptance into top programs such as Juilliard, Tanglewood, Colburn, SFCM Pre-College, and SFSYO.
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