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Aleksi
- Rate $221
- Response 9h
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Number of students Aleksi has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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$221/hr
1st lesson free
- 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
Lesson location
Recommended
Aleksi is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
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.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
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.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Aleksi is one of the kindest and best violin teachers I have ever worked with. His dedication is quite special, and I am grateful to have worked under his guidance.
As a colleague Aleksi Zaretsky is one of the hardest working, most professional and charismatic people I’ve ever met. He is a well respected performer/teacher in the bay area music scene and puts the utmost care into his students. I would highly recommend working with Aleksi to anyone looking to take music lessons and dramatically improve their skills!
I worked with him for many years since 2021 and I can say he is an absolute gem. He is super detailed in his teaching, very musical and has an excellent understanding on violin playing. Mr. Zaretsky helped me getting into my dream school (top music school) and has always been super attentive, supportive and one genuine kind human.
I also had the opportunity to play along with him at a local orchestra and I was blown away by his enthusiasm, talent and professionalism. For sure an extremely solid musician and teacher if you want to improve a lot faster.
If you see this Aleksi I just want to say thanks again, you are the amazing :)View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $221
Pack prices
- 5h: $1105
- 10h: $2210
online
- $221/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Aleksi will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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