St Peter’s Community Arts Academy offers lessons for violin and viola in the Suzuki style and a Strings Explorers class for young children.

Suzuki lessons are offered to students (ages 3+) and at all levels. The Suzuki method developed in Japan by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki is based on the premise that all children are born with a high potential for learning, and given the opportunity and proper environment, any child can learn to play an instrument. Students in the Suzuki program learn to make music using the “mother tongue” approach, which focuses on listening and imitating, just as they learn to speak. Parents in the Suzuki violin/viola program have vital roles in the educational process. A parent is required to be an active participant in the lesson and at group class and to help structure practice at home. The weekly group classes supplement the private lessons and are an essential part of the Suzuki program. The group classes give students opportunities to experience the joy of playing together and for one another. Lessons are scheduled individually with Suzuki-certified instructors.

St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy has a collaborative relationship with Stringed Instrument Services in Fairport, NY for affordable pricing to rent a violin or viola in the appropriate size for the student.

Please contact Julianna Gray, at for placement and scheduling instructions before you enroll in a violin or viola lesson.

PRICING: Student enrollment is for the year (36 weeks or 36 lessons), but we post the fees to your account quarterly, every 9 weeks. Quarterly pricing is listed below. All tuition fees are paid in the Family/Student Portal.

30 Minute Lesson = $362.25
45 Minute Lesson = $544.50
60 Minute Lesson = $724.50
Strings Explorers = $144

ENROLLMENT (36 Weeks = 36 Lessons): Enrollments are annual, and the student is expected to participate for the school year.

Please note to enroll, the button below will take you to your Family / Student Portal.  You will “enroll” by searching for Violin > Lesson Minutes > Instructor Name > Day of the Week. If you have not yet established your Registration / Account Set-up with our school, you will have to do that before you can enter the Family / Student Portal.