Cello / Bass

Individual Cello / Bass Lessons

Individual Lessons starting at ages 3+ Offering deep, rich tones, the cello and bass’s size are matched only by the beauty of their sounds. We offer a robust strings program designed to help cello and bass students excel through individual lessons.

Rock Lab

Ages 12+

Rock Lab is a modern-band experience for vocalists and students who play guitar, bass guitar, drum set, or keyboard/synthesizer!

Growing Roots – Adult

Ages 18+

By way of carefully constructed curriculum, excellent educators, and continuous guidance on practicing habits, you will exercise both discipline and creativity that will help you enjoy making music for years to come!

Cello Choir

Ages 7+

This premiere cello ensemble is composed of intermediate and advanced cellists who play at a Suzuki Book 4 level or higher.

Suzuki Repertoire

Ages 5+

Suzuki group repertoire classes reinforce concepts and repertoire students learn in their individual lessons. These group classes also develop tone and ear training through fun games and activities. Students listen to their friends while playing in unison in a supportive, fun environment.

Parent Class

All Ages

Learn strategies and approaches to help maximize students’ success on their musical journey in a supportive environment with other caregivers of budding Conservatory students and String Sprouts.

Strings Chamber Ensembles

Ages 8+

Our Strings Chamber Ensembles program provides a structured coaching, rehearsal, and performance experience that facilitates high-level chamber music collaboration among students.

Conservatory Players Orchestra

Ages 6–12

Conservatory Players is a reading string orchestra program. Allegro is for string players who have some experience on their instrument. Brio is for returning Conservatory Players ready for the next level.

Fiddle Jam

All Ages

Drop in for this fun and educational jam session open to strings players. Jams will focus primarily on Mark O’Connor method tunes. All levels welcome!

Growing Roots

Ages 4–8

A one-year strings program for children ages 4–8 and their parents. Utilizing the String Sprouts curriculum, this class features unique compositions that keep kids excited to learn and practice basic music skills on their chosen instrument.

Master Classes

All Ages

Step up your musical skill level with an expert in your chosen area of study. The calibre of instructors give students more than just music education; it’s a chance for learners of all types to engage and network with world-class musicians and people.

Suzuki Strings

The Suzuki philosophy teaches every child can learn through the mother-tongue approach and immersion in music as a second language.

Collaborations & Partner Events

We love supporting Omaha arts programs! Click here to see the partnership performances and activities we’ve been working to bring to the community.

String Sprouts

Founded in 2013 by the Omaha Conservatory of Music, String Sprouts is a revolutionary music education program providing thousands of children with free lessons for violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Theory Tidbits

Theory Tidbits is a free online music history course for OCM students. For 12 weeks each semester, students engage with music theory through videos, readings, and other fun activities.

Music Rewind

Take your brain on a journey through time with Music Rewind, an online music history learning module spanning the whole academic year. Prepare to be inspired as you participate in weekly online lessons and quizzes about music from history’s greatest musicians.

Omaha Conservatory Suzuki Institute

A 5-day immersive experience with top-notch Suzuki teachers, sanctioned by the Suzuki Association of the Americas. For ages 0-18 of all skill levels!

SoundWaves

Grow musicianship and forge musical bonds in a supportive and dynamic summer music program for strings, piano, voice, winds, brass and guitar students ages 9–18! 

Musical Bridges Strings Festival

Explore connections in music with incredible guest artists. Join us for workshops, master classes, and more on October 19 – 23, 2021!

Stories From Childhood

Beloved children’s stories come to life in this delightful program featuring Omaha Conservatory Artist-Faculty!