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Young Violin Program

Instructed by Christine Johnson, this program is for children ages three through eight.  Students receive two types of instruction—a twenty-minute individual lesson and a thirty-minute group class lesson. The Young Violinists present solo and/or group recitals during the fall and spring semesters.

The instructional content and activities include

  • Learning children’s songs and pieces in the Suzuki style

  • Reading notation (separate from playing the violin)

  • Counting rhythms

  • Beginning theory

  • Practice performing

  • Group playing

Tuition for the Young Violinist Program is calculated at the pro-rated charge—see Program Information