Scott Grunsted Violin & Viola Teacher

"Scott Grunsted has been and still continues to be the best musical teacher I have ever had. He has an amazing ability to not only see the best of potential with his students, but is able to draw out that potential as one draws water from a well, and then uses that same water to grow the most beautiful flowers of persistence and skill. He is kind and patient and at the same time tough and a driving force, which makes a perfect balance of weight of what a true teacher is and should be. I am in my 30s and never played the violin before except only a few times as a kid and never picked it up until now. I started from nothing and by Scott's humble teaching I never thought I Could be where I am today, playing songs of various styles and forms. I can't wait for the years to come. Thank you Scott for seeing my potential and instructing me so I can become the best I can be. Playing the violin is the most fun thing I have ever done. Music is truly what feelings sound like and pluck every string of my heart. Your faithful student, Brandi"

"My daughter has been taking violin lessons from Scott for a few years now and he is the greatest teacher. He encourages her and has patience and keeps her interested, she loves the way he teaches. She has really advanced with his lessons."

"Scott Grunsted has taught violin and viola to our children for over a decade. We feel very privileged to have such an outstanding instructor. He is one of the most caring and dedicated teachers we know. He has sacrificially invested his life to training young people in the graceful art of stringed instruments. Scott is an inspiration to the string community of North Idaho."

"Scott is truly an amazing instructor! He is everything a teacher should be and more. My daughter leaves feeling confident, inspired, and determined to accomplish her goals. After I commented the other day on Lindsey Stirling being her inspiration, she replied, " Lindsey Stirling is not my number one inspiration, mom. My instructor is. ""