Experienced tutor in Violin in Mechanicsville, Dennis offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Dennis is patient and very kind. He has a great understanding of the learning materials and it really enhances my lessons. His instruction has made learning the violin a very rewarding experience.

Mr. McEntire was my daughter’s first violin teacher. He is a kind, patient, and knowledgeable instructor. He was especially patient when my daughter asked about advanced skills she had seen others perform but was not quite ready to do herself. He taught her proper playing techniques and gave her a solid foundation on which to grow her abilities.

Dennis is a great teacher. He has taught my daughter from when she first started into middle school. She excels in her Strings class. She is comfortable playing solo, in duets, and within the orchestra. He is patient in his teaching. He expects his students to practice and teaches them best ways to practice. I recommend him for lessons for all levels.

Mr McEntire is the kindest, most patient man on the planet!

He launched my daughter's violin career when she was only 5 years old and guided her through five of the Suzuki Violin Books. She always looked forward to her time with Mr McEntire and we were both sad when he suggested that we find a teacher to "take her to the next level".

She is now 19 and has an impressive resume of performances and accomplishments (including Virginia Governor's School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Virginia South Central Senior Regional Orchestra, and the Hanover All-County Orchestra Concertmaster.)

We were so fortunate to have had Mr McEntire as her teacher and champion to build such a great foundation for her music as well as her personal development through those formative years.

THANK YOU!!!!!

I enjoyed learning beginner violin with Mr. McEntire. He taught me to play the violin using the Suzuki method and the lessons were thoroughly organized. I can’t wait to learn more! He’s very patient and is extremely knowledgeable in violin playing. I am very pleased!

Dennis McEntire has been teaching our daughter for 7 years. His patience and guidance have encouraged her and inspired her to play songs that she felt were too difficult. He lets her work on a piece of music at her own pace and reviews the parts that give her trouble. He has recitals ,which are not only a great opportunity for family to see how much the students have learned, but also a great confidence builder for them. She is learning to play an instrument that she enjoys and learning about music theory in the process. We are very happy with Dennis and look forward to hearing more music that she learns with his guidance.

Mr. McEntire is very patient and always offers great advice on the violin! I am so grateful to have him an instructor and highly recommend!

His violin, teaching skills and his patience with the students. Great violinist and a fantastic teacher.