Solvang Conservatory

violin for everyone

Goals

We take each student at their own pace, and every program is customized to the students unique skills and needs. That said, goal setting provides direction and encourages students to excel.  Here are some typical goal paths for students at the conservatory. 

To be a competent amateur musician by high school graduation – able to play standard string quartet literature.  This level of achievement would be fine for a music minor in college and shows a strong commitment to an artistic endeavor over a long period of time.

To be able to play Baroque trio sonatas by high school graduation.  This would not qualify you as a music minor, or as having made sufficient progress for a strong letter of recommendation for your college application.

To be able to read simple music accurately, with good intonation, and good musical expression.  Allows you to play simple folk music, church music, and duet literature.

To enter a major conservatory as a violin performance major

Progression

Complete the entire music major pedagogy by age 12