Philip Oja

With over 15 years of professional teaching experience, Philip Oja is well-known for his skill in instructing young musicians. His students have achieved great success, earning awards and acceptance into prestigious youth symphonies, ensembles, and music conservatories.

Additionally, Mr. Oja has an impressive background as a concert violinist. He has held positions with numerous professional symphony orchestras throughout the country, including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, and Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed in many public concerts as both a soloist and ensemble musician. As a chamber ensemble musician, he has participated in public masterclasses with renowned groups such as the Tokyo String Quartet and the Julliard String Quartet.

Mr. Oja received his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music degrees in Violin Performance from Irvine S. Gilmore School of Music and Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. He was instructed by acclaimed students of renowned violinists such as Paul Makanowitzky, Mischa Mischakoff, Dorothy DeLay, and Erick Friedman. He incorporates the pedagogical methods of Ivan Galamian, Suzuki, Paul Roland, and Jascha Heifetz into his curriculum, which emphasizes tailor-made instruction for each student's individual needs and strengths. He also places a strong emphasis on performance.

Mr. Oja offers a free trial lesson for new students, and his rates are $38 for a 30-minute lesson, $55 for a 45-minute lesson, and $70 for a 60-minute lesson. His private students get to participate in several performances each year, including formal recitals, festivals, and community concerts.