Violin / Viola

Individual Violin / Viola Lessons

Lessons starting at ages 3+ We offer a robust strings program designed to help violinists and violists excel through individual lessons. Our violin and viola department boasts an outstanding artist-faculty trained in both the Suzuki philosophy and other traditional methods.

Suzuki Repertoire

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

Designed to set families up for success! Parents learn strategies and approaches to help maximize students’ success on their musical journey in a supportive environment with other parents of budding musicians.

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 7–11

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!

Frontier Strings

Ages 8–18

Comprised of select violin students, Frontier Strings performs a variety of repertoire — pop songs, sacred music, fiddle tunes, classical show tunes, and movie music — all from memory. Members audition in and delight audiences with their stunt fiddling, dance moves, and hula hooping!

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.

Music Theory

Ages 4+

Theory students work with artist-faculty in classes that follow the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum. New students take a placement exam to be matched up with the appropriate class. Theory is like sunshine for musicians — we can’t thrive without it!

Tuneful Tots

Ages 0–4

An early childhood music class for children ages 0–4. This class provides a pressure-free space for kids to learn music through rhymes, songs, and rhythms.

Suzuki Strings

The Suzuki philosophy argues 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. Each semester culminates in a music carnival and performance by the Conservatory’s artist-faculty in full period costume — tights and all!

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 your musicianship and forge musical bonds with your peers in a supportive and dynamic summer music program for strings, piano, and voice students ages 9–18!