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Early registration ends Oct. 31 Our friends at Willamette Violin Academy are holding a special 2019 Suzuki Violin Workshop. Styled after a Suzuki Summer Institute, participants perform in group classes, music analysis workshops, popular music improvisation lessons, masterclasses, a parent talk, and an information session on instrument selection and care. Internationally renowned clinicians deliver a … Read More
Please join Jodie and Meagan in welcoming ESMA’s newest Suzuki violin teacher, Elyse M. Walters! We’ve been talking with Elyse for nearly a year now. She was born in Klamath Falls, and today lives in Creswell with her husband, two daughters (one of who was born in July!), and two French bulldogs. You can learn more about … Read More
Workshops, masterclasses, group events & parent talk, all levels, Feb. 24 My friend and colleague Kara Eubanks at Willamette Violin Academy has helped organize a wonderful all-levels Suzuki workshop on Sat., Feb., 24. (And yes, this is the same day as the recital, but it starts later in the day. Sometimes you really can do … Read More
Despite all the smoke and heat, I hope you had a good Labor Day weekend and that back-to-school week is off to a good start for you. Quick reminder: ESMA is closed this week, and Fall Term begins Mon., Sept. 11. Here are some important dates for you: Fall Term: Sept. 11-Dec. 16, 2017 Little … Read More
How concerts inspire musicians of all ages Welcome to Practice Corner! Whatever the season, there are live music performances you and your child can attend. From summer concerts outside, to going to a jam or concert anytime of year, live performance excites and inspires musicians of all ages. There’s nothing like seeing how music gets … Read More
Summer Term is almost here, and registration is open! During summer we change up both lessons and Little Notes classes: Suzuki Violin Lessons Lessons are available Tuesday–Thursdays throughout July 11–Aug. 31. Sign up for lessons based on your summer schedule. 4-lesson minimum required of all violin students (but more is better). No group class during … Read More
Are you interested in helping Jodie with Little Notes classes, or do you know someone who would be? ESMA is hiring a part-time assistant for our Little Notes classes. Description The Eugene Suzuki Music Academy is a highly regarded music school that features baby and toddler music learning. Founded by Jodie St. Clair in 2009, … Read More
ESMA has been growing and growing lately, and we are so glad that now there’s not just one violin teacher… there are two! Meagan Ruvolo is now accepting students to her Suzuki violin studio. Meagan’s Teaching Philosophy Having been a Suzuki student from the age of 4 and then studying the Suzuki philosophy long-term at … Read More
Every winter, our local Eugene Saturday Market moves indoors to the Lane Events Center and becomes… Holiday Market! We like to take some time on a Saturday in December to play music for people at the market (also known as busking). Join us on Sat., Dec. 10, 1–2 p.m., to play Suzuki songs and a … Read More
Summer violin fun! ESMA and other local Suzuki studios have put together a special Suzuki Violin Festival in the Park, sponsored by the Eugene Suzuki Strings Association. Join us on Saturday, July 23 10:00-11:30 at Washington Park (2025 Washington St., Eugene, OR 97405). This festive event will feature playing violin together, fiddle tunes, prizes and … Read More