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With over 30 years of live performance and teaching experience, professional violinist Jennifer Argenti returned from touring and realized the need for quality music lessons in the community. With a strong desire to always share her music and knowledge everywhere she goes, Jennifer has now made herself available in the North County San Diego area to teach both violin and piano in person as well as virtually. Her plethora of musical knowledge in various genres makes her a high in-demand instructor ranging from beginner students to advanced players. A background in Suzuki ear training and classical studies combined with fiddle, jazz and improvisational skills enables Jennifer to custom tailor music instruction towards each individual student's goals and needs. As an added plus for in-person violin pupils, Jennifer's ability to accompany students on piano during their lessons makes the learning experience that much more valuable.

Featured in concert by the legendary WILLIE NELSON and recipient of the Los Angeles Music Awards' prestigious 'INSTRUMENTAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR' award, Jennifer Argenti is originally from Maryland, graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts, studied violin performance at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Cleveland, OH, performs throughout the world and has continued her life-long study of violin at Mark O’Connor fiddle camps and Master classes. She studied blues/rock/jazz at the California College of Music and received a scholarship for jazz performance at the Colburn School of Music.  

​She has appeared in Nicki Minaj's Pinkprint movie, commercials, 'The Bachelor’, 'Swedish Hollywood Wives’ and WeTV's ‘My Fair Wedding’ and 'David Tutera Unveiled’.  

Past shows include performing w/ WILLIE NELSON, JR Richards of DISHWALLA, Michael Einziger of INCUBUS, IRATION’s Micah Brown and opening for LITTLE FEAT, THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT, LIT, THE MOTELS, WANDA JACKSON, BERLIN and grammy winning country artist TRAVIS TRITT.  
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Other passions include environmental conservation, animal ethics and surfing. She is an avid athlete and holds a WSA Champion surfing title and finalist title in the Quiksilver USA Surfing Championships.

To help decide what is the best fit for you or your child, listed are answers to commonly asked questions. Of course, you can always ask a question not listed by clicking HERE:

• My child has no experience. Is that okay? Absolutely! I welcome beginners.
• What ages do you accept? Ages 6 years and up. Seniors are welcome! Please ask about our senior discount.
• I noticed the Background Check Badge. What does that mean? Student safety is priority. This means I have been background checked and verified of the following for your peace of mind:

1. ​Identity Verification
2. National Criminal Record Database Search
3. Sex Offender Registry Search
4. State of CA Dept of Education's Mandated Reporter School Personnel Training

• Why are lessons 45 minutes and not 30 or 60 minutes? This is a GREAT question. I personally feel that 30 minute lessons are not long enough for most students*. By the time you get out the violin to tune or take out your music to sit down at the piano, you are already 5 minutes into the lesson, with 5 minutes at the end reserved for going over the coming week's assignment. This leaves just 20 minutes of real lesson time. Sixty minutes can be tiresome and lengthy but 45 minutes seems to be the perfect amount of time to accomplish everything needed to be done and still feel refreshed at the end of the lesson. ​

        * Exceptions will be made for younger students as well as those with attention or learning challenges.

• Your rates seem to be a little more than the average music studio lessons. Why?

1. ​Lesson packages at studios are usually only 30 minutes in length making the rates seem more affordable. My lessons are 45 minutes.
2. Many lessons that cost less are by less experienced instructors. With my extensive musical background, the knowledge and experience I bring to your lessons is priceless. 

• Do you come to our home or do I come to you? Lessons are conveniently located in my south Oceanside location or virtually online.
• Where do I go while my child has lessons? Glad you asked! I have a quaint seating area just for parents (your other little ones of course are welcome too!) or relax on the large lakeside deck and watch the ducks waddle by.
• What is the "BACK TO SCHOOL" Special? Please click HERE for the "BACK TO SCHOOL" Special.
• Will you help with preparing for auditions? I have a LOT of experience with auditioning and I absolutely welcome students preparing for their upcoming auditions.
• I don't want to study classical music. Is that okay? Of course! Though keep in mind there are always basics you need to learn first, but if you come to me with a song in mind, we will make that the goal of your lessons.
• Do I or my child have to have our own instrument? Students are required to have their own violin or piano/keyboard. However, if you do not have an instrument yet, I am happy to assist in acquiring one.
• You've performed all over the world and with some big name artists! Why are you teaching now? Yes, I am so very fortunate to have had such an amazingly full musical life. But now it's time to share my knowledge with others so they may start their own musical journeys!
• What methods of payment do you accept? Cash, check or Venmo or Zelle.

Thank you for your interest in the BACK TO SCHOOL Special! Rates are as follows and include:

• 1 month (4 lessons) of 45-minute private lessons for $260
• ​Registration Fee Waived ($60 Savings)!
• ​Valid for months August, September and October
• Please contact HERE for availability

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