The Readiness Strings program is designed to introduce students ages 6-9 to the joy of playing a string instrument. Students choose either violin or cello as their primary instrument of focus. The Readiness Strings program provides the following for students:

  • weekly small group technique classes on their primary instrument (violin or cello)

  • weekly ensemble time including both violinists and cellists (Readiness 2 Students)

  • weekly semi-private lesson with a Studio String mentor (Readiness 1 Students)

  • a weekly musicianship class to work on ear training, note reading, rhythms, and other musical skills

  • an instrument to check out for the school year

  • performance opportunities throughout the community

  • access to local concerts and other cultural events

Studio Prep

The Studio Prep program is for beginners ages 10-18. Students in this program will still receive weekly technique, ensemble, and musicianship classes as listed above, but will be learning their chosen instrument with peers of a closer age. The program’s smaller class size will allow students to connect with one another and progress at a more accelerated pace.

Meet our instructors:

Dr. Channing Paluck, Musicianship & Lead Instructor

Artur Korotin, Violin

Ethan Blake, Cello

Virginia Mills, Violin

Sophia Klin, Violin

Rita Monahan, Violin & Cello

Schedule

Readiness 1: students, ages 6-9, who have never played a string instrument before

Tuesday: 4pm-6pm ~ Thursday: 4pm-5pm ~ Friday: 4pm-4:30pm or 4:30pm-5pm

Readiness 2: students, ages 6-9, who have at least one year of experience on their instrument

Tuesday: 4pm-6pm ~ Thursday: 4pm-6pm

Studio Prep: students, ages 10-18, who have never played a string instrument before or who would like additional practice prior to moving up to Studio Strings.

Tuesday: 6pm-7pm ~ Thursday: 5pm-7pm

All Readiness classes take place in ROCmusic’s Suite in the Department of Recreation and Human Services building:

57 St. Paul Street

Rochester, NY 14604