Private
Violin
The cornerstone of our studio. Rigorous, joyful instruction grounded in tone, posture, and musicianship — for ages five through adult.
Instruction
Programs & Instruction
Private study across the string family, plus the ensembles and musicianship that turn players into musicians.
Private lessons
One instrument, one teacher, one path.
Weekly private instruction is the heart of the academy — tailored to each student’s age, level, and aspirations.
Private
Viola
The warm voice at the heart of the ensemble. Dedicated viola pedagogy, alto-clef fluency, and a repertoire all its own.
Private
Cello
From first open strings to the great concertos. Lessons that build a singing tone and a confident, relaxed left hand.
Private
Double Bass
The foundation of every string section. Arco and pizzicato instruction across classical and jazz idioms, with bass-sized everything.
Private
Harp
A rare specialty on the North Shore. Lever and pedal harp instruction in a calm, resonant studio with instruments provided.
Ensembles & musicianship
The music that happens together.
Group classes and coached ensembles deepen every student’s ear, literacy, and joy in playing with others.
Ensemble
Chamber Music
Coached quartets, trios, and duos. The art of listening, leading, and breathing together — culminating in seasonal salon concerts.
Group
Foundations
Our early-strings group class. Rhythm, ear, and first instruments in a playful cohort that turns curious children into musicians.
Group
Theory & Musicianship
Sight-singing, ear training, and the architecture of music — the literacy that lets every student grow faster at the instrument.
How study works
A clear path, thoughtfully paced.
Placement & first lesson
We begin by understanding the student — age, experience, and goals — then match them with the right teacher and starting point.
Weekly lessons
Choose 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons. Most students study weekly across a fall, winter/spring, and summer term.
Ensembles & class
As students progress, group musicianship and chamber music add the dimensions a private lesson alone cannot.
Performance & assessment
Seasonal recitals, juries, and masterclasses mark progress and prepare students for auditions and exams.
Levels
Every student, met where they are.
Foundations
Ages 4–7 and absolute beginners. Building rhythm, ear, and a love of the instrument.
Developing
Fluency in reading, shifting, and tone; first ensembles and recitals.
Advancing
Repertoire, technique, and musicianship for serious students and exam candidates.
Pre-conservatory
Audition preparation, concerto study, and mock auditions with faculty.