Christchurch
Violin Lessons | Online Lessons
Bio
Indiana Bell is an award-winning violinist and highly sought-after violin teacher, widely recognised for her exceptional artistry, engaging teaching style, and versatility across a wide range of musical genres. Known for her ability to inspire and develop young musicians, she maintains a thriving private studio and is regarded as one of the most promising emerging violin educators in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Currently a member of the 2025 New Zealand National Youth Orchestra and Concertmaster of the Christchurch Youth Orchestra, Indiana has built an impressive performance résumé that includes extensive solo, orchestral, and chamber appearances. Recent highlights include being featured as a soloist with the Liedertafel Male Voice Choir, performing in Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 2024, and touring the South Island with Christchurch composer Rakuto Kurano as part of his Chapter Five concert series.
Indiana completed a year-long performance music course at the University of Canterbury in 2024 with A grades across all subjects. That same year, she was awarded both the prestigious Liedertafel Male Voice Choir Scholarship and the Robert Perks Scholarship from the Christchurch School of Music, and served as Assistant Concertmaster of the Christchurch Youth Orchestra. Her performance work spans classical repertoire as well as fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, and contemporary styles—making her a rare and adaptable musician in high demand for both performance and teaching.
A graduate of the renowned Specialist Music Programme at Burnside High School, Indiana received excellence endorsements in NCEA Music each year and collaborated regularly with the University of Canterbury Strings and Professor Mark Menzies. She was Assistant Concertmaster of the award-winning Burnside Orchestra, participated in several nationally recognised chamber ensembles, and reached the Regional and South Island Finals of the NZCT Chamber Music Contest in her final year. In 2021, she was selected to perform as violin soloist for Galway Gal with Magna Voce at The Big Sing Regional Competition.
Her leadership roles have included serving as Concertmaster of the Christchurch Youth Orchestra, Assistant Concertmaster of the Burnside Orchestra, and co-leading the second violin section of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Virtuosi ensemble.
From a young age, Indiana demonstrated remarkable musicality and initiative—leading orchestras at Cobham Intermediate, receiving the Cup for Musical Leadership, and performing in the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival Orchestra.
Indiana’s formative experiences with The Bellbird Trio—a family chamber group performing at weddings, festivals, and community events—instilled in her a deep commitment to connecting with audiences and nurturing musical communities.
As a teacher, Indiana is known for her ability to foster technical excellence, expressive playing, and a genuine love for music in students of all ages. Her students thrive under her mentorship, and her teaching approach is grounded in empathy, rigour, and creativity. She continues to be a dedicated ambassador for music education in Christchurch and beyond.
Teaching Info
Lesson pricing:
30-minute lesson: $30
45-minute lesson: $50
60-minute lesson: $60
小提琴课 – 今天报名!
初学者，老少皆吉。
There is a 1/8 size violin available to try out and borrow which is suitable for students aged between 4 and 6 years old.
In my lessons, I believe that personalized learning is key. As your instructor, I prioritize patience and individualized attention to ensure each student progresses at their own pace. In our lessons, students can expect a supportive environment where their unique learning styles and goals are embraced. I tailor my teaching materials to suit each student’s needs, whether they’re beginners mastering the basics or advanced players refining their techniques. Through a combination of classical repertoire, fiddle tunes, technique exercises, and musical theory, I aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of the violin while nurturing a passion for music.
I am impressed by Indiana's dedication and passion for teaching the violin. She possessed exceptional knowledge and skills to effectively convey the techniques to my 10-year-old son, who had no music background. She always creates a positive and encouraging learning environment, which I appreciate. I have noticed that my son's weekly class with Indiana made him more keen on music and developed good listening skills. He gains more confidence and enjoys coming to the class because he finds Indiana friendly and easy to get along with.
