Arrabida Violin Academy

Inspiring masterclasses, concerts, and time off in one of the most beautiful places in the world

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About us

A unique violin academy

Set in gorgeous Portinho da Arrábida in Portugal, in parternship with the orphanage Casa do Gaiato, IVAA offers the highest level of violin lessons and ensemble practice paired with time off by the sea

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what we offer

individual lessons

violin ensemble

concerts

coaching with piano

swimming and nature

full board

stay with incredible views steps from the sea

Meet our faculty

Our teachers

Eliot Lawson, violin professor

Luis Pacheco Cunha, violin professor

Jill Lawson, pianist and coach

Lev Adamov, violin and ensembles

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