Violin Studio

Violin or Viola Lessons
Stephen Finley
String Education Specialist
Stephenfinley@gmail.com(518) 248-0529 

My name is Stephen Finley.  I am located in the Buffalo area in Kenmore, NY.  I am currently a graduate student at the University of Buffalo in the School of Education and the School of Music.  I also operate a small private violin studio from my home.  

●First Lessons are free.

●I have 10 years of experience teaching violin.

●Experience teaching in private and public school settings.
●Able to teach children or adults.

●30/45/60 minute lessons times available.

●Located in Kenmore, NY.  Willing to travel in the Buffalo area.(Restrictions Apply)

●NYS Certified to teach Music

Other Qualifications
I attended the Crane School of Music where I earned a Bachelors of Music in Education.  

I spent half a year teaching elementary and middle school orchestra before moving to the high school level.  At a high school in the Syracuse area and directed two orchestra and taught string lessons for a year fulfilling a leave replacement before moving on to graduate school.

I have taught private lessons since 2004.  I have also performed in several orchestras.  I participated in the Averill Park Strings and Winds, RPI Symphony Orchestra, Newburgh Symphony Orchestra, Crane Symphony Orchestra, and University of Buffalo Symphony Orchestra.

Give me a call or email me for more information about violin or viola lessons.


Stephen Finley
String Education Specialist
Stephenfinley@gmail.com(518) 248-0529