Charlotte Loukola

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About Me

I’m a very kind and empathetic person who loves to get to know my students on a personal level in addition to getting to know their playing style! I understand that people learn in a variety of different ways and I’m good at quickly seeing what is the most effective way for each student to learn. Making sure my students enjoy their time in their lessons is very important for me. I usually work best with students that can easily focus on the task at hand and are motivated to improve.

I completed pedagogical studies at Sibelius Academy during my undergraduate degree. With vast experience teaching in both English and Finnish, I am best at helping guide intermediate to advanced students with their technical and musical journey. When I teach, I focus exactly on what each student needs in the stage of their development that they are at. I have a wide set of tools to work on improving technique and helping people find a relaxed technique to help avoid injuries. I also really enjoy helping students find their own voice as an artist and helping them express their musical ideas.

My Musical Education Background

I'm a Finnish American violinist with my M.M. in Violin Performance from the Juilliard School (studying with Professor Masao Kawasaki) and Sibelius Academy (studying with Professor Réka Szilvay). I have my B.M in Violin Performance from both the Cleveland Institute of Music (studying with Professor Ilya Kaler) and from Sibelius Academy (studying with Professor Réka Szilvay). I have competed internationally winning violin competitions both in the US and in Europe. I'm a musician deeply passionate about the connections I can create with other people through mutual interest in music. This is why I have found music festivals especially rewarding. Some festivals I have attended include Heifetz International Music Institute, Aspen Music Festival and School, Keshet Eilon International String Summer Masterclass and Saluzzo Opera Academy, to name a few.

I am a versatile musician, having served as concertmaster and assistant concertmaster in several different orchestras, including the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Saluzzo Opera Academy Orchestra, the Juilliard School Orchestra, and Protestra Orchestra. I'm very passionate about chamber music, having performed at Carnegie Hall with a quartet and having won prizes with the ILO quaretet in several different competitions both nationally and internationally. I have also attended the Juilliard School’s Winter Chamberfest and Musica Mundi Chamber Music Festival to further my education in chamber music.

I began my violin studies at the age of 3 using the Suzuki method. After my family moved back to Finland from the US when I was 7, I continued my musical studies at the pre-college department of Sibelius Academy under Professor Merit Palas throughout high school.

Lesson Rates

30 mins ~ $40

45 mins ~ $55

60 mins ~ $70

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

Intermediate/Advanced, ages 10 and up

Service Area

Chantilly J
New York, NY

My daughter started taking lessons with Charlotte to help prepare for a big performance coming up. I noticed a clear difference in my daughter's practice motivation. We are looking forward to a new semester studying with Charlotte!

Alex J
West Palm Beach, FL

I switched to Charlotte a little ove a year ago and I have not regretted it! She makes me feel so comfortable in every single lesson, and all of her lessons are filled with so much helpful information. Her tips have helped me improve my technique and now I feel comfortable playing pieces I wasn't comfortable with before.

Rita S
West Palm Beach, FL

Charlotte is a very kind and competent teacher. She helped me improve my technique and I look forward to continuing my studies with her. Highly recommend her!