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Our students recently showcased their hard work at the annual year-end concert held at Montclair State University. The evening featured a diverse range of performances, including piano duos, conductorless chamber music, solo cellists, and our own piano students accompanying the recitalists. We were also honored to have a former student as our special guest soloist, Jayden King, making the concert truly memorable!

If you missed the event or want to relive the magic, watch the video below. Feel free to share these wonderful performances with your friends and family.

It's official! We are thrilled to announce that our year-end concert next year will be held at Carnegie Hall.

Mark your calendars for June 23, 2025. We can't wait to share all the wonderful music planned for this event.

About Elizabeth Chang

Elizabeth Chang, violinist, enjoys a multi-faceted career as performer, teacher, and arts administrator. Her performing career has taken her to more than twenty countries and her chamber music appearances have included collaborations with many of today's leading artists. She is currently professor of violin at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a member of the violin and viola faculties of the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School, and Artistic Director of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.

For more information, visit https://www.elizabethchang.net/

We are taking a short summer break from Monday, July 1st, through Saturday, July 6th. No regular lessons will be scheduled during this time.

Regular lessons will resume on Monday, July 8th, as we kick off our Summer Mode, which runs from July to August.

Please note that there are no group lessons during the summer months. Group lessons will resume in October. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected].

If you are interested in music lessons this Summer, check out our Summer Programs for this year! If you have any questions or would like to sign-up, please send an email to [email protected].

6 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

Ignite the musician in you with cello, violin, voice, or piano!

Six lessons in the summer are a great way to kickstart your musical journey or recharge your musical skills. 

With the option of one to two times a week, the flexibility will easily

fit into your summer routine while enjoying learning or honing a musical skill!

• Level: Beginners - Advanced

• Ages: 3 and up

• Lesson Type: Individual

• Dates Program Is Offered: June 24-August 12th

• Lesson Frequency: One-Two Times a Week

CELLO ROOKIES SQUAD

A new instrument and new friends make a great combination! This course is an ideal opportunity, especially for those who want to get to know and try the cello alongside other cello Rookies!

• Level: Introductory - Beginners

• Ages: 7 and up

• Lesson Type: Group

• Dates Program Is Offered: July 8th-25th

• Lesson Frequency: M and Th (twice a week)

• Lesson Duration: 45 mins each lesson

LITTLE VIVALDI’S

This is a great way to start one’s musical adventure on the violin, an elegant and expressive instrument. This class will include games, artistic activities, and musical coaching that will incorporate basics and foundations in violin playing, spark musical ideas, and learn how to produce beautiful sounds and

tones from this lyrical and popular instrument!

• Level: Beginners

• Ages: 4-7 years old

• Lesson Type: Group

• Dates Program Is Offered: July 29-August 2

• Lesson Frequency: Daily for One Week

We are thrilled to engage in community outreach programs this summer at local nursing homes, with the goal of making music accessible to all and fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts within our community.

Join us in making a positive impact through the universal language of music, as students volunteer through our Community Outreach Program at Brightview Assisted Living, Wayne, NJ this August.

Additional details will be made available shortly.

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