Aleksi - Violin tutor - San Francisco
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Aleksi - Violin tutor - San Francisco

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Aleksi

  • Rate R2152
  • Response 9h
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    Number of students Aleksi has accompanied since joining Superprof

Aleksi - Violin tutor - San Francisco
  • 5 (3 reviews)

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  • Violin
  • Viola

Grammy Award–winning violinist and San Francisco Conservatory concertmaster offering personalized lessons focused on improving intonation, tone, and confident, expressive playing.

  • Violin
  • Viola

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Aleksi is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.

About Aleksi

Aleksi Zaretsky is a versatile violinist and teacher based in San Francisco. He is originally from Valley Cottage, NY. Aleksi has performed alongside the San Francisco Symphony, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, New Century Chamber Orchestra, SFJAZZ, the Monterey Symphony, Symphony Parnassus (as concertmaster), the Concert Truck managed by Opus 3 Artists and Ensemble Mik Nawooj. In 2023, he won a Grammy with the New York Youth Symphony for Best Orchestral Performance. Aleksi has recorded on the Pentatone and Avie record labels and has been featured on PBS, CNN, and KDFC. He has worked closely with producers at SONY Interactive Entertainment, and has performed at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Aleksi has played at Chase Center - home of the Golden State Warriors, and recently performed at the 2026 Super Bowl with Green Day.

Aleksi has performed with renowned artists of many genres including violinists Kenneth Renshaw, Simone Porter, Michael Cleveland and Joshua Bell, pianists Lara Downes, Susan Zhang, Awadagin Pratt and Rieko Tsuchida, conductors Michael Tilson Thomas, Edwin Outwater, Earl Lee, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Michael Repper, Kalena Bovell, Rafael Payare and Keith Lockhart, singers María Zardoya of the Marias, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Billy Ray Cyrus, as well as jazz legends Kenny Barron, Ambrose Akinmusire and Gerald Clayton.

Aleksi is pursuing his master's degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) under Simon James, with whom he also completed his undergraduate degree. He previously studied with Elizabeth Faidley in New York. As a chamber musician, Aleksi has received mentorship from the Telegraph, Esme, Shanghai, Ivalas, Kronos, Danel, Catalyst and American string quartets. At SFCM, Aleksi serves as concertmaster of the conservatory orchestra and leads interactive community engagement performances, bringing music to alternative local settings. He also teaches privately in San Francisco. Aleksi plays on a 1901 Rodolfo Fredi violin, generously on loan from the Chimei Museum in Tainan, Taiwan.

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About the lesson

  • All levels
  • English

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English

I help dedicated students improve quickly with clear technical guidance and a supportive, personalized approach. My students develop stronger intonation, more beautiful tone, and greater confidence in their playing.

As a teacher, I care deeply about my students' goals. I’m happy to meet everyone where they are at progress-wise, and tailor lessons specifically oriented towards their aspirations.

I believe a great technical foundation is vital to excel in repertoire, and make sure all of my students are set up well to succeed. While my main background is teaching classical music, I often incorporate a variety of genres with my students.

I teach dedicated students of a variety of ages and levels, from young kids to adults. I aim to help prepare for auditions, competitions, exams, performances, and the college/conservatory application process. I’m also happy to work with folks learning violin or viola as a hobby or passion.

As a mentor, I make myself available 24/7 to answer questions and help my students with anything related to music.

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  • R2152

Package rates

  • 5h: R10760
  • 10h: R21520

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  • R2152/h

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The free first lesson with Aleksi allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

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