It's never too late. Group labs for teens and adults who want to learn a string instrument from the ground up, in a supportive, low-pressure setting.
with Christine Faught
For adults who want to learn violin from the ground up. We develop essential violin skills using the Suzuki method as a guiding framework, drawing on other approaches as they serve the group.
Tone, listening, rhythm and healthy beginner technique come first. Questions are welcome, curiosity is encouraged, and mistakes are part of learning. No musical experience needed.
with Anne Burns
For absolute beginner violists, folks with some viola experience, and students switching from other instruments. We cover note reading, learning a new clef, how viola technique differs from violin, and musical discovery.
The only requirement is a desire to learn the viola. Join us for fun and friendship.
Want to learn cello? Tell us where and when you’d like to meet in the Adult Strings Interest Survey.
First years
Learn your instrument with your group, one term at a time.
When you're ready
Join a high-school-level community orchestra of teens and adults.
Term dates, days off and every class are on the Classes page.
We start a new group when enough people are interested in a town and time and a qualified teacher is available, usually no more than once a year per instrument. The current labs are for their existing students, so the survey is the way to get the next one started.
Questions about registration? Email our registrar. registrar@