Welcome to MusicLIVE Violin!

Registration for Summer Session is open! All classes are held at the Pease Conservatory of Music, either in Studio 5 (Saturdays) or downstairs in the Geery Theater (Wednesdays)

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, scholarships are available for all levels.  To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the scholarship application form, or contact ingrid.tracy@sacima.org with questions. 
SUMMER 2023
Back to Basics with Fiddle Tunes - This is a multi-level "Re-introduction Class" to violin for students that have been away from their violin and are ready to come back, or any student who would like a refresher on the basics in a fun group environment. This class will focus on posture & positions, tone production, beginning note reading, and fun fiddle tunes!   Wednesdays 400 -4:50 in the Geery Theater, June 14- July 26   Tuition $180
The  Twinkle Class   an 8 week introduction to violin for our littlest musicians! This is a full parent participation class and is open to children ages 3-5.  This class uses home-made practice violins and bows until students are ready to move to real violins.  Students have fun repeating this class until they are ready to move into the Star class. Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:15  in the Geery Theater.  Next session begins September 6 - registration available soon 
The  Star Class - an 8-week continuation of the Twinkle class for students ages 3-5, also open to first time students with previous musical experience or by teacher approval.  Students will need to have their own violins for this class.  (See Instruments & Accessories) 
Wednesdays 11:30 - 12:15 in the Geery Theater.  Next session begins September 6 - registration available soon 
 Both the Twinkle and Star classes are parent participation classes, and parents need to be present throughout the entire class plus  commit to daily home practice together with their child.  Parents do not have to have any musical knowledge or need their own instruments!  These classes are all about having fun with the violin while learning proper form & skills. Singing, rhythm games, and simple songs build skills and confidence!  Students can repeat each session as many times as needed before moving on to the next levels. 
The Mozart Class   (Fall 2023) - a new beginning class for grades 1-3.   (16 weeks)  No experience is needed for this fun class! Students start the session on real violins (as opposed to practice violins like the Twinkle Class) and learn note reading from the very start.  We play fun songs while learning basic skills necessary for beautiful playing.  Parents are encouraged to stay for class and participate in home practice. Videos are available to help practice correctly.  Students will be measured for proper instrument sizes on the first class, so no instrument is necessary at the start. 
Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:45    Next session begins Sept. 6
Suzuki Group Class  (Fall 2023) - It's more fun to play together! This class is for young violinists who are currently taking violin lessons (private or group) and would like additional practice and play with their peers.   Wednesday afternoons - Suzuki books 1 -3 , time TBA
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River City String Club - Youth  (Fall 2023) - The famous string club is getting back together!  We play movie music, fiddle tunes, and beautiful classics.  Recommended level is Suzuki book 2+ or the equivalent. Advanced String Club is by invitation / audition only.  1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7 pm.  Classes start in September - enrollment coming soon. 
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Adult String Club (Fall 2023) - Grab your instrument and come play!  This is a very beginner friendly string club where we will learn and play fiddle songs and easy tunes together.  More advanced parts and harmonies will be available for players that need a challenge!  2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7 pm. First meeting is in September,  info TBA 
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COVID Update:  Our intermediate & advanced level classes are still unavailable while we recover from the past years.  We hope to be able to offer a full range of classes again soon, and in the meantime please check out the above class list, or contact Ingrid at ingridpeters@sacima.org to discuss your options. Thank you! 
The Vivaldi Class    
Intermediate .  Classical repertoire, skill & technique exercises, theory, and fiddle tunes too! Vamoosh book 1.5 with Suzuki repertoire and fiddle tunes too! To enroll in this class, students should be able to: 
  • maintain proper hand and body positions while playing
  • Produce a clear sound with good intonation.
  • ​Have basic note-reading skills (pitch and rhythm) in the keys of A and D Major. 
  • Tune their own instrument 
The Beethoven Class  ​
Intermediate / Advanced . Classical repertoire, skill & technique exercises, theory, and fiddle tunes too! To enroll in this class, students should be able to: 
  • maintain proper hand and body positions while playing 
  • Produce a clear sound with good intonation
  • Be able to play musically with articulation and dynamics. 
  • Have a solid understanding of note reading (pitch and rhythm) in the keys of A, D, G and F Major.  
  • Tune their own instrument ​ ​
Advanced Ensemble / Advanced Technique Class  ​
The focus of this class will be skills, technique, etudes, & theory,.  At this point, students are expected to be participating in a community ensemble (String Club, SacIMA Chamber Ensembles, SYS, Camellia, or their own school ensemble) Students must have completed all previous levels or have had comparable instruction to enroll in technique class.  New students wishing to join this class will be asked to demonstrate their abilities in a brief online evaluation.