Violin Viola Cello Bass

From beginners to college-level preparation — with complimentary small-group String Ensembles. 

Our teaching method combines the leading string pedagogies into one coherent path: secure technique, beautiful tone, music reading, ear training, theory, artistry, and expression. We integrate reading from the very first lessons, so technique and musical literacy grow together.

We believe in exploring many styles of music. Alongside the classical repertoire, students discover a wide variety of styles, and we weave improvisation and composition into their lesson plans.

Evergreen Conservatory supports students preparing for ASTA Certificate Advancement, ABRSM graded exams, Colorado All-State Orchestra, Carnegie Hall NYO-USA, and college auditions. ABRSM is the internationally recognized benchmark taken in over 90 countries and is often considered by colleges and performing-arts high schools.

What Lessons Include

· Classical and supplementary repertoire across styles

· Interval ear training and movable-do solfège

· Music reading from the very beginning

· Scales, key signatures, and the Circle of Fifths, introduced from the earliest levels

· Music theory, artistry, and musical expression

· Improvisation, composition, and composer history

Recitals & Performances

Our recital themes support this curriculum. Each season brings a different kind of stage experience, with opportunities for solo appearances with piano accompaniment, ensemble pieces, and Strings Choir.

Summer Recital

A celebration of styles: pop and show tunes, movie and video-game themes, musicals and Broadway hits, fiddle and folk favorites, and jazz and rock songs — along with original compositions by our students.

Holiday Recital

All about holiday music, drawn from every genre and style.

Spring Recital

Often built around a theme and featuring program music — string-friendly favorites such as Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, Andersons' Plink, Plank, Plunk! and more. Students perform in chamber ensembles and with piano accompaniment, and the spring recital also features students who have taken part in festivals, competitions, and All-State.

Recitals provide an opportunity to feel successful. Performing gives your child the recognition they deserve for their hard work.

Growing String Players from the Earliest Years

Little Violin Virtuosos (ages 4–6)

Little Violin Virtuosos offers a joyful, Suzuki-inspired introduction. Through movement, rhythm games, singing, folk tunes, and carefully designed early-childhood exercises, young students develop musical sensitivity, coordination, and a genuine love of the instrument.

An 8-week Pre-Twinkle course prepares children for simple pieces and a smooth transition into private lessons plus complimentary ensemble.

Our Teaching Approach

Mimi Zweig String Pedagogy

Secure fingerboard navigation, systematic shifting, disciplined bow technique, and a learning environment where mistakes are information. Our teachers complete Zweig’s professional training and Summer String Pedagogy Retreat at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.https://www.stringpedagogy.com/

Shinichi Suzuki Method

Books 1–3 provide a carefully sequenced foundation. Guiding principle: character first, ability second.

Paul Rolland Pedagogy

Comfortable setup, balanced posture, freedom of movement, and efficient technique from the start.

Cello

Essential Elements, Suzuki Books 1–3, and Susan Moses Cello Pedagogy — an extension of Zweig’s principles adapted to the cello. Emphasis on beautiful tone first, natural body movement, and technique that serves expression.

Bass

· Upright: F. Rabbath’s Progressive Repertoire

· Electric: Roger Filiberto’s Electric Bass Method (Volumes I & II)

Curriculum Pathway (ASTA-Aligned)

Every student follows a clear, sequenced path — from first bow strokes to audition-ready artistry.

Beginner (ASTA Levels 1–3)

A foundation in note reading, rhythm, tone, posture, and basic technique. From the very first level, students are introduced to scales, key signatures, and the Circle of Fifths, so theory and technique grow together.

· Technical studies: I Can Read Music · Fingerboard Geography · Viva Vibrato · Fun with Positions

· Repertoire: carefully sequenced solos that reinforce new skills and foster expression

Core Components of a Beginner Curriculum

· Posture & Instrument Hold: balanced, relaxed setup for violin, viola, cello, or bass

· Bow Hold: a flexible, comfortable bow hold and straight, steady bow strokes

· Open Strings & Finger Patterns: clear tone on open strings, then basic finger patterns on the fingerboard

· Music Reading Fundamentals: note names on the staff, clefs, and reading in first position

· Rhythm: steady pulse, counting, and simple rhythms and meters

· Early Repertoire: folk songs, simple pieces, and first ensemble parts

· Music Theory Concepts: first scales, key signatures, and the Circle of Fifths

· Practice Skills: tuning, slow repetition, careful listening, and using a metronome

What to Expect in Lessons

· Structured Progression: each skill builds on the last, in a clear, step-by-step sequence

· Fun & Engagement: games, favorite tunes, and playing with others keep motivation high

· Creative Opportunities: improvisation, composing short pieces, and exploring different styles

· Measurable Progress: growth tracked through portfolios or assessments

Intermediate (ASTA Levels 4–7)

Advanced bow strokes, shifting, vibrato, double stops, and richer interpretation.

· Technical studies: Schradieck · Wohlfahrt · Trott Melodious Double Stops · Whistler Introducing the Positions

· Repertoire: solos, sonatas, concertos, and ensemble literature matched to each student

Core Intermediate Curriculum Components

· Technique: higher positions, smooth shifting, vibrato, and a growing range of bow strokes

· Scales & Arpeggios: two- and three-octave scales and arpeggios

· Applied Music Theory: Circle of Fifths, relative major and minor keys, and chord structure applied to the music students play

· Repertoire Expansion: works across the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary eras

· Functional Skills: sight-reading, improvisation, and playing by ear

· Musical Interpretation: dynamics, articulation, phrasing, and tone color

Advanced (ASTA Levels 8–10)

Virtuoso technique, mature interpretation, and preparation for college auditions, youth orchestras, competitions, and solo performance.

· Technical studies: Ševčík Op. 8 · Dounis · Preparing for Kreutzer · Kreutzer 42 · Carl Flesch Scale System

· Repertoire: major concertos, sonatas, unaccompanied works, and orchestral excerpts

College Preparatory (Pre-College) Strings

An intensive program for students preparing for university music-major auditions. Requirements vary by school, so each student’s plan is tailored to their target programs.

Audition Repertoire

Auditions typically include:

· A movement from a standard concerto

· A movement of unaccompanied Bach — the Sonatas & Partitas for violin, or the Cello Suites for cello and viola

· A contrasting work or étude

· Orchestral excerpts

Advanced Technique

· Three-octave scales and arpeggios in all keys

· A complete scale system in the style of Flesch or Galamian

· Advanced études such as Kreutzer (violin and viola) and Popper (cello)

Musicianship & Theory

· Sight-reading, as many programs include it in the audition

· Ear training

· Theory preparation for college placement exams

String Ensemble — Complimentary with Private Lessons

Small-group classes reinforce private lessons and build confidence, listening, timing, and teamwork in a supportive setting where every player is heard.

· Strings Choir (section playing)

· Creative learning through games and movement

· Regular solo opportunities with piano accompaniment

See our Group Class Schedule for current times.

Pathways & Recognition

ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (CAP) – String Audition

Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/colorado-asta-cap-registration

Colorado All-State Orchestra Auditions

Information: https://www.coloradoallstateorchestra.org/students

Carnegie Hall National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA)

For outstanding instrumentalists ages 16–19, the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America offers intensive summer training with world-renowned faculty and guest artists.

Information: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/National-Youth-Ensembles/NYO-USA/Apply/Orchestra

ABRSM Examinations

Evergreen Conservatory is proud to support students preparing for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) graded exams — the internationally recognized benchmark for music achievement, taken by candidates in over 90 countries. It is widely recognized by colleges, conservatories, and performing-arts high schools, and success in ABRSM exams is often considered for college credits. 

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