Violin Services in Rhode Island
This site provides information on violin music for memorial and celebration of life services, church worship, and private violin instruction. Whether you are planning a service, coordinating music for a church, or exploring lessons, you’ll find details on availability, listening samples, and next steps throughout the site.
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The short video below offers a brief overview and example of my playing.
Services Offered
Respectful, familiar, and comforting violin music for memorial services, celebration of life gatherings, and funeral services throughout Newport County and Bristol County, RI.
Solo violin performance for Sunday worship services, special services, and church events, working directly with ministers and music directors.
Private violin instruction in my Middletown home studio or in-home lessons in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, RI.
Meet David Dragone
Thank you for visiting. My name is David Dragone, a professional violinist based in Middletown, Rhode Island. I specialize in providing meaningful violin music for memorial and celebration of life services, as well as for church worship services throughout Newport and Bristol Counties.
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In addition to performance services, I offer private violin lessons for adults of all ages and for children age 7 and older, taught in my home studio or through in-home instruction in select Rhode Island communities.
Testimonials From Students
Our youngest son was only 4 years old when he expressed a real interest in learning how to play. We connected with Dave Dragone who patiently taught him to play at such a young age. David taught the basics while making it fun to learn. He took our son from beginner to playing songs like Bach's Double Violin Concerto and the Ashokan Farewell.
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John and Beth Burgess
Portsmouth, RI
My youngest daughter wanted to play the violin. She was receiving lessons at her elementary school with group lessons, and she wanted to progress more quickly. I found Dave Dragone, and he worked with her from 3rd - 12th grade. After a few years of classical training, my daughter said she wanted to learn some fiddle tunes too. They did both and she enjoyed it. She asked David to help her prepare her assigned music for an audition to the RI All State Orchestra, and she was accepted!
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Debbie and Paul B.
Portsmouth, RI