
Strings
String Lessons At The Conservatory
Wisconsin’s Top String Program
The experienced faculty of the String Department work with students on balanced posture, beautiful tone production, accurate intonation, and musicianship skills. At the same time, students master a sequential body of musical repertoire. The String Department offers instruction in both solo repertoire and chamber music to beginners through advanced players of all ages.
Ages: All Ages
Locations: Bayside/Fox Point, Downtown Milwaukee, Brookfield, Online
Strings LESSONS EXPLORE STRING PROGRAMS 2023-24 SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

New Student Lesson Discount
$215 for six 30-minute lessons
In-person and online Zoom lessons give you access to more than 90 skilled faculty members for any instrument and genre. Join a community of more than 10,000 students and schedule your first lessons today!

String Lessons At The Conservatory
What You Can Expect
In addition to our comprehensive Suzuki program for young students, Conservatory instructors are available to teach students of all ages – from pre-teen to adults – violin, viola, cello, harp, bass, double bass, and more!
- The String Department’s mission is to help students achieve technical proficiency on their instruments.
- We offer customized instruction whether you’re a beginning Suzuki student, preparing for a youth orchestra audition, or dusting off your instrument after years of inactivity.
- In addition to classical string training, students can pursue fiddle music or jazz bass.

String Studies At The Conservatory
Suzuki String Packages
Group classes & private lessons are together an essential component of the Suzuki Method. The method treats music education in the same way that people learn to speak their native language; through listening, imitation, and repetition in a positive, nurturing learning environment. At the heart of the Suzuki philosophy is the idea that everyone has talent and can become a successful, sensitive, and caring person through the study of music in the Suzuki method.
To register for your Suzuki package, please call Student Services at (414) 276 – 5760.

ONLINE APPLICATION OPENS JANUARY 5, 2023
Scholarship Auditions 2023-2024
Through generous financial support of our donors, the Conservatory annually awards merit scholarships to new and current students. These merit scholarships are meant to reward accomplishment, effort, and to encourage our talented students to further their skills. The Conservatory’s scholarship auditions provide a wonderful opportunity for students to have a professional assessment of their abilities within a positive and supportive environment.
Auditions for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on March 5, 2023.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS
* The online application for New Students will be available on January 5, 2023. Current Conservatory students should request a scholarship audition application from their private lesson instructor.

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Jazz & Contemporary Music
The Conservatory’s new Jazz & Contemporary Music offerings will continue to preserve and share the unique heritage of American Jazz — a longstanding WCM tradition — while celebrating its proud heritage that is ever present in the music of today.
JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CLASSES JAZZ PREP PROGRAM FOR AGES 9 – 18

For Ages 9 – 14
Strings Beginnings Package
In addition to individual music lessons and classes, kids & teens can enroll in several comprehensive packages that include a group class, private lesson, and music theory component.

For Students with 2+ Years of Experience & Beyond
Intermediate & Advanced Programs
Students with at least two or more years on their instrument can enroll in an ensemble or audition for the Advanced Chamber Music Institute and the Honors Jazz Institute.

Music Education For The Community
Community Partnerships
Does your school, church, early childhood center, public library, senior center, or community organization have a need for quality music education programs in the Milwaukee area? The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music offers community programs to match your need!