Group Classes

Group is an integral part of the Suzuki method and is required for all of my students age 10 and under. (Older students need to be in an orchestra or chamber group.) Students form community, watch each other learn, review concepts from the individual lesson, play games, learn to perform, learn ensemble skills, and so much more.

2025-2026 group schedule

Preschool Group Class Schedule: monthly on Thursdays 8:15-8:45 AM

September 18, October 16, November 20 (or 18 combined with elementary class), December 4, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 21 (or May 19 combined with elementary class), June 4

Book 1 Group schedule: monthly on Tuesdays 3:45-4:30. Preschoolers playing beyond the Twinkles may attend this one too, for no extra charge!

  • early September: Boulevard Park informal performance (TBD)
  • group classes @ Lisa’s studio: September 16, October 14, November 18 – recital prep, December 2, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 19 – recital prep, June 2

Middle/High School Group  – exact day/time TBD based on schedules.

  • November 18 or 19; recital prep
  • January 13 or 14; Solo & Ensemble prep
  • May 19 or 20; recital prep

Alexander Technique Opportunities

The Alexander Technique is a mind-body awareness practice that is standard in most major music conservatories. It is a powerful way to regulate your nervous system, improve postural and movement patterns, and bring more lighteness and ease to your daily life. I teach the AT to people from all walks of life and woudl like to extend a perk to full-time violin students (AND PARENTS!) – enjoy one free group class per quarter if you’d like! Otherwise $30/adult or $15 for full-time students. Limited to 8 participants. Middle/high schoolers may substitute an AT class if they cannot make the other recital prep dates. 

Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:15: September 24 (free community class), October 29, November 12, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 15, May 20.

many of my private AT students have morning lessons, so a morning group is also possible by arrangement.