Group & Private Lessons

Find the Right Class for You!

Stacey Rae Sinclair Music offers in-person music instruction in Northern Virginia and live, online classes to learners around the globe. 

Child taking an online violin lesson

Live Online Lessons

Now accepting new students! Learn violin, viola, fiddle, or even cello from the comfort of home. Try a virtual lesson, available for beginning through advanced strings players. Each private lesson is 30 minutes long. Your 1:1 lesson includes real-time teacher feedback and encouragement, taught through Zoom.
 
Looking for a group experience? Try Fiddle Fun, a live class for ages 9-14, taught through Outschool.com. Learn to play by ear and build your fiddle repertoire through a weekly tune-teach format. Subscribe for a new tune each week!

In-Person Private Lessons

Looking for in-person lessons? Stacey Rae Sinclair has limited openings for new private students in Clarke, Loudon, and Fairfax County, VA. Reach out to learn more about current openings for in-home instruction. Stacey Rae Sinclair is also a proud instructor at The Music Stores, with locations in Reston and Chantilly VA.

Child with violin teacher taking an outdoor lesson.
Stacey playing fiddle with River and Roots Fiddle Camp.

Summer Camps

Now enrolling! Start your summer with strings. Join fun mini-camps for ages 7-12. In Fiddle Fun, you’ll learn fiddle tunes the traditional way – by ear! Pick up new tunes and have fun jamming with friends. Beginners will love FUNdamental Foundations. Get ready for strings in school. Brush up and keep practicing or try a stringed instrument for the first time!

In-Person Group Fiddle Classes

Interested in joining an old-time, bluegrass or fiddle jam? Not sure where to start? Join Traditional Tune Thursdays, at Chantilly MusicLearn a new fiddle tune every week! Add to your repertoire while learning to play by ear. You’ll also learn music theory and fiddle techniques. Best of all, we are able to meet in person and enjoy music together. You’ll also learn jam etiquette and practice playing music with others in a friendly and supportive environment. Get comfortable playing with a familiar group so you can join any jam with confidence!
 
Each class can stand on its own, so you are welcome to drop in on an a-la-carte basis. You can also enroll monthly. Plan ahead for consistent practice and playing with a fun and familiar group. Call Chantilly Music at (703) 222-8986 to sign up. 
Playing music at a jam

Learn on Your Own Time

Looking for lessons that work with your busy schedule? Try an asynchronous course! Take on-demand lessons that work with any schedule. With plenty of teacher feedback and personalized instruction, you’re sure to find the right course for you!