About Us
Where Technique Meets Adaptation—Violin for Every Body
Hello from us!
Clear Guidance, Confident Playing
Wang-Hiller Violin Studio is a private, home-based and online learning space led by violinist and doctoral candidate Amy Wang-Hiller in Denton, Texas. We specialize in adaptive, inclusive violin instruction for students of all ages and abilities—from young beginners to adult learners, and from hobbyists to pre-professional musicians.
With over 15 years of teaching and performance experience, Amy brings a unique blend of conservatory-level training and lived disability experience to every lesson. The studio offers personalized, goal-based instruction that supports technique, expression, and sustainable progress—especially for disabled, neurodivergent, or injury-recovering students.
Whether you’re starting your first scale or preparing for an audition, this studio is a space where your musical goals are honored and your learning style is respected.
Lessons Offered
- Beginner to Advanced Violin Instruction
- Adaptive Techniques for upper body weakness, injury recovery, or disability
- Audition Coaching (All-State, youth orchestras, college prep)
- Adult Beginners & Returning Musicians
- Technique Support for string players with EDS or other neurological challenges
Our sessions foster technique strengthening, musical expression, and continuous progress.
- Our sessions foster technical growth, expressive playing, and sustainable progress.
- Each lesson is grounded in adaptive technique, where tone is built from momentum, and musicality flows through continuous, intentional motion.
Commitment is key, and through a supportive partnership, we build a plan where success isn’t just possible, it’s personalized.
Who are lessons designed for:
Why Choose Wang-Hiller Studio?
- Doctoral-level violin training with adaptive expertise
- Teaching rooted in lived disability experience
- Former UNT Violin Teaching Fellow (2016–2018)
- Compassionate, student-centered instruction
- Quiet, distraction-sensitive environment
- Trusted by families with neurodivergent and disabled students
Your Music Questions, Clearly Answered
Get helpful answers about lesson options, scheduling, teaching styles, progress tracking, and how we support violin and viola learners at any level.
What instruments do you specialize in teaching?
We only teach violin and viola, and we have scheduled classes for beginners, people who are coming back to learn, and experienced students. Our sessions foster technique strengthening, musical expression, and continuous progress.
Do you offer virtual music lessons?
Yes, we provide virtual sessions that can be changed to fit the needs of students who want to learn from home. All you need is a stable internet connection, your instrument, and a commitment to grow.
Who are your lessons designed for?
Our lessons are great for students of all ages and backgrounds, whether you’re learning to play an instrument for the first time or getting ready for a school audition.
How do you structure your lessons for beginners?
We begin with the basics: how to hold the instrument, how to bow correctly, and easy rhythm exercises. We go at a steady pace so that students can gain confidence early on.
What makes your studio different from other music programs?
We have qualified teachers who focus on clear instruction, active listening, and meaningful progress in a friendly setting. Every student gets the care and attention they need.