What We Do
You can be a part of the studio in three ways
1. A person can become a studio member. This student pays a monthly tuition. He or she will enjoy a weekly private lesson, access to group lessons, music technology, will perform on all studio recitals, and will receive a discount on his or her Spitfire enrollment fee if they decide to join this band.
2. A person can enroll in a group class. This person pays an registration fee and a flat monthly rate to participate in a group class. Students can re-enroll in classes offered each session. Each class will decide if it wants to play on the studio recital. Group class members may also enjoy a discount on his or her Spitfire enrollment fee if they decide to join this band.
3. A person can join the Spitfire Fiddle Band. This band has an enrollment fee once per session & practices every other Saturday morning. SFB plays on all studio recitals. Supplemental fiddle lessons offered to SFB members only.
1. Studio Members
Private Instruction
- Most Ages Welcome!
- Beginner to Advanced Levels
- Each student receives one private lesson per week. Lessons are taught year-round with designated weeks off per year.
- Beginning through advanced instruction is offered in violin, fiddle and viola.
- Beginning instruction is offered in guitar and mandolin.
- Private lessons offered in 30-minute, 45-minute and 60-minute intervals.
Group Lessons
- Group Lessons are offered every other month to those enrolled as students, and are included in the monthly tuition rate.
- They are split into “teens” and “kids” groups.
- Anyone taking lessons through Nissa’s Violin Studio is welcome to attend group lessons.
- Topics may include:
- Violin/viola Games
- Theory Concepts
- Music History
- Performing/Composing
- Chamber Music
- Instrument Maintenance
- Musicians & Composers
Recitals
- Spring & Summer Recitals:
- Each student performs a solo with accompaniment.
- Winter Recital:
- Students perform chamber music in duets, trios and quartets.
- Each group is coached by Nissa during scheduled rehearsals throughout December.
- The annual Studio Christmas Party follows this concert.
Music Technology
- Recording Capabilities:
- Students are able to record their playing and take home a CD at the end of the lesson.
- Some students choose to make full-length CD’s for gifts, fun, or personal advancement.
- For aural learning, individualized recordings are made for at-home practice.
- Sheet Music Capabilities:
- Finale software is used to document student compositions and make musical arrangements.
2. Group Classes
- Group Classes meet once per week for 40 minutes.
- Students may enroll in a class at the beginning of a session. See Brochure
- Small class size.
- Each class will decide if it wants to play on the studio recital.
3. Spitfire Fiddle Band
Nissa’s Violin Studio hosts the community-based fiddle group, The Spitfire Fiddle Band (SFB). This is a fun group designed to cultivate fiddle music within the community. Spitfire plays a repertoire of old-time fiddle tunes in a laid-back, yet productive setting. Learning resources are available on the studio web site. Outside of rehearsal practice and listening is required! [Read More...]
