CERTIFIED TUNELARK INSTRUCTOR

Nathan G.

Instruments:

fiddle
viola
violin

Nathan teaches video chat lessons from his studio in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Nathan Groot is a violist and a music teacher at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and Arts. He holds a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Georgia and a master of music degree from Miami University. Nathan has performed internationally as a soloist in Bulgaria and Austria, recorded for television soundtracks in Nashville, and recorded with Kishi Bashi for a music documentary. He is also active in advocacy and research on socioeconomic levels, representation, and music. He is a founding member and the director of partnerships of Lift Music Fund. Nathan has years of experience teaching classical violin and viola as well as folk and fiddle, from beginner levels through college and graduate school. He teaches high school and university-level orchestra, theory, music history, applied lessons, music research methods, and a performance-focused studio class. His lessons generally include an even mix of technical materials and appropriately challenging repertoire. Nathan creates an encouraging, welcoming, and safe learning environment where each student feels supported.

Nathan is a Certified Tunelark Instructor in Fiddle, Viola, and Violin

Nathan has been background-checked and vetted by Tunelark’s admissions team.

Videos from Nathan

What Nathan's students are saying

"My daughter loved taking violin lessons with Nathan. He was patient and made salient points when recommending things for her to practice between lessons. In addition, watching his live performance online gave my daughter an idea of what is possible. Nathan is a great instructor, and I would recommend him to anyone." ~ Julie W.

"Nathan is an extraordinary violin instructor. He has patiently taught my daughter how to read music and play the violin over Zoom. He has engendered in her a desire to continuously improve her skills while creating a safe space for her to make mistakes. His pedagogical skill as a music instructor is top-notch. She has looked forward to their weekly sessions for the last two years, and we are delighted that she is continuing her studies with him." ~ Brenda C.

"I have been taking violin lessons from Nathan for over a year. I always admired how beautiful the violin sounds, so at 51, I decided to begin learning how to play. Nathan is a patient teacher with a fun-loving personality. He is professional and easy to work with, and his love for music is contagious and inspiring. I recommend Nathan as a teacher to anyone interested in learning strings for themselves, no matter their age or skill level." ~ Kelly C.

"I am a 75-year-old senior living in a very musically active retirement community in Central Florida. I recently switched from violin to viola and wanted lessons to make me comfortable with the transition. Nathan helped with specific exercises and gave me tips on bowing that encouraged relaxation bow distribution. He is very knowledgeable, and I recommend his expertise to a musician of any age." ~ Mary W.

Book a trial lesson

Trial lessons are $25 off, and you can book one for yourself or for a child.

About Tunelark:

A diverse community of exceptional teachers.

Tunelark connects students with world-class educators for 1-on-1 virtual lessons. Teachers in our community have been hand-picked from a large pool of applicants, and every teacher has been vetted and background-checked.

The instructors you’ll choose from range from young beginner student specialists to Juilliard grads and Carnegie Hall performers. They all have two things in common: They are experienced music educators, and they are talented musicians in their own right.

Our vision is to help our students connect with their intrinsic love of music and follow their curiosity to grow as musicians and people.

The power of 1-on-1 lessons

Nothing beats learning directly from an expert musician. The right teacher can inspire us, guide us, and answer our endless questions as we reach forward to master musical skills.

The convenience of home

Learning from home via Zoom is relaxing and extremely convenient. Scheduling lessons is easy and flexible. Learn from the comfort of your at-home practice environment.

Virtual lessons: effective & fun

1-on-1 video chat lessons have been proven to be extremely effective. Communicating via video chat requires more focus which leads to better results.