Fiolin- og Bratsjundervisning i Ålesund
Hei, jeg er Matthew Olyver
— en britisk musiker og lærer som bor i Ålesundsområdet
sammen med min kone og vår lille datter.
Jeg tilbyr vennlig og strukturert undervisning i fiolin og bratsj for barn, ungdom og voksne. Jeg reiser hjem til elevene og tilpasser hver time etter individuelle mål.
Jeg har et LRAM-undervisningsdiplom og en PhD i musikkkomposisjon fra Royal Academy of Music i London, og har over 10 års undervisningserfaring fra både Storbritannia og Norge.
Jeg tilbyr også undervisning i komposisjon, musikkteori og portefølje-/opptaksforberedelser.
Contact Me
Get in touch to arrange lessons or ask any questions.
Lessons & Pricing
30 mins
375 NOK
60 mins
750 NOK
90 mins
1125 NOK
Travel cost: 5 NOK per km (Norwegian standard rate).
Latest Reviews
Jen B
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20 May 2026
I highly recommend Matthew! I've just started viola lessons with him and I've been very pleased. He listened when I told him what I was looking for and has been able to provide exactly that, while being very kind, prepared, and focused on helping me efficiently reach my goals.
Scott
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30 April 2026
“Amazing tutor, very encouraging and practiced working with all levels. As a very beginner adult learner, I am getting huge value from Matthew's style, patience, and deep knowledge of theory. He can make things really simple and slows it down when you struggle, and then dives deep and can answer any question on abstract musical ideas. Good tips and tricks and can contour the lessons to every learner's style. Highly recommend, cannot accurately capture how great these lessons are. Best tutor I've had hands down.”
Kim
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17 March 2025
“Ive recently joined in receiving lessons from matthew after not playing since i was a child and he has been really helpful and made me feel comfortable with lessons online. Hes patient and really friendly . He also plays beautifully and makes the lesson go smoothly with ease . bringing back my passion for the violin so im really glad i came across matthew.”
Anh
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13 February 2026
“Great tutor, he's easy to understand and is very patient with me. Started violin not long ago but I'm already doing well. Very good, I recommend for Violin.”
FAQ
Do you teach online as well as in the Ålesund area?
Yes — I teach online and offer in-person lessons anywhere in the Ålesund area.
Which languages do you teach in?
Lessons are primarily delivered in English for clarity. I am learning Norwegian quickly and working toward fluency — Norwegian is available on request.
How do payments work?
Payments are made by simple invoice per session. No long-term commitment required.
What do lessons include?
Lessons are tailor-made for each student.
For violin and viola, this includes:
• A wide variety of pieces suited to age and level
• Developing strong, confident technique
• Clear guidance on posture, bowing, tone, and intonation
• Learning to sight-read notation fluently
• Scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises for steady long-term progression
I also offer composition lessons, music theory tuition, and exam preparation for students who wish to develop those areas alongside their instrumental learning.