Historic Video of Violin Class based on the teaching of Paul Rolland The Alpert Studio is pleased to offer a new program of group violin and music instruction designed to introduce young students (and their families) to the study of the violin. The classes will be offered in our Rancho Cucamonga, CA studio beginning in [...]

Kinderfiddle preparatory music and early violin program presented by Foothill Suzuki Strings Can you imagine a violin program that meets the needs of a 3 year old and at the same time professional performing artists? A revolutionary new program is being used across the country and will soon find its way across the globe. It [...]

Have you ever tried to play a cello outdoors in freezing weather? Playing a string instrument is challenging under any circumstance, but a quartet of America’s concert artists rose to the challenge. The performers braved the elements, actually playing their instruments, though they were playing along with their own prerecorded version of the piece. Performing [...]

Master Teacher Darcy Drexler explains the finer points of violin vibrato to seven year old Academy student Margaret Knox. Every summer, string teachers from across the country (myself included) make a pilgrimage to Milwaukee. They’re here to observe what is arguably one of the finest models of string education in the world. For teachers, it’s [...]

Thinking about violin lessons for your child, age 5-11? Click HERE to Register Foothill Suzuki strings is pleased to offer a new group class: Violin in your Family: an introduction to Suzuki instruction. Presented by conservatory trained, professional performing musicians, this 8 week class is designed to let your family experience the world of Suzuki [...]

Fifty-six years ago, a handsome young Edwardo made the long journey to Mexico City with his new bride. It was their honeymoon, and though he had little money in those early days, he wanted to take her to the most elegant restaurant in town. And so he did, and he thus marked the beginning of [...]

Dear FSS Students and Families: Just a quick last minute reminder that our Spring final concert is almost upon us! Here’s the schedule for the remainder of the term, April 10 no classes, (Spring Break) April 17 regular class April 24 regular class including dress rehearsal Saturday April 26, 4:00 PM final concert, and reception [...]

Spring 2008 Now in session New Classes: Little Stars In addition to our regular group classes and ensembles we will once again be offering our Little Stars program for children ages 4 to 7. It’s a great way to introduce kids to music, and a perfect preparation for structured string lessons. Class content includes pitch, [...]

Just a quick reminder for currently enrolled FSS students: Please attend this week’s class dressed in concert attire, white tops/shirts and black slacks/skirts. Plan to arrive by 4:45 p.m. to allow time for tuning. We will video tape four songs for our Disneyland performance audition application. Immediately following at 5:30, our monthly recital will commence. [...]

Dear Students, Friends and Colleagues: Our second year of Foothill Suzuki Strings group classes are set to start on Thursday, September 13. We’ve got some exciting news to share, including new faculty, new classes and a completely revised class structure. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon! NEW CLASSES: Little Stars, a class designed to [...]