Developing young musicians.
Training exceptional music educators.
The String Academy at K-State is a new program that provides one-on-one instruction for students of all ages and levels of experience studying the violin, viola, cello, bass, or piano. The Academy is a teacher training program, where student musicians receive exceptional instruction under the guidance of apprentice teachers, supervised by master pedagogues.
The Program
Private lessons are a proven way to support the success of young musicians in training. The String Academy at K-State provides 12 lessons each semester culminating in a recital demonstrating the growth of all students in the program. Instruction is provided by advanced graduate and undergraduate string students at K-State under the supervision of Dr. Syneva Colle.
Lessons will be held weekly on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays afternoons and evenings beginning January 27, 2025. All lessons will be held in Nichols Hall on the K-State campus. The tuition for each semester is as follows:
30-Minute Lesson - $25/lesson - $300/semester
45-Minute Lesson - $37.50/lesson - $450/semester
60-Minute Lesson - $50/lesson - $600/semester
50-Minute Beginning Violin Class - $150/semester (Instruments Provided)
Tuition may be paid in one payment due no later than January 27, or in three equal installments no later than January 27, March 3, and April 7.
Any make-up lessons will take place no later than one week after the missed lesson. Teachers will not be required to make-up any lessons cancelled less than 12 hours prior to the scheduled lesson time.
Students receiving private instruction must obtain their own instrument and any required music.
Registration
Registration for lessons and beginning violin group classes is now open. Spots are limited, so don't delay submitting your registration for this fall.
Once you have completed your registration, please fill out and print off the String Academy Consent Form and return with your tuition payment no later than Monday, January 27.
Tuition & Consent Forms should be returned to the following address:
K-State String Academy, C/O Dr. Syneva Colle
109 McCain Auditorium - Manhattan, KS 66506
Meet Our Team
Dr. Syneva Colle, Faculty Coordinator & Teacher Instruction
Newly appointed instructor of cello at K-State, Dr. Colle is passionate about making music accessible to communities of all ages. As a Teaching Artist with the D.C. Youth Orchestra Program, she coached young musicians from elementary through high school ages. For twelve years she was on the faculty of the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, TN, providing music lessons free of charge to under-served students.
Suzie Johnston, Administrator & Violin/Viola Instructor
Suzie Johnston is a passionate teacher who focuses on child development through music. A teacher with over 26 years of private instruction experience, Johnston has received registered training in the Paul Rolland and Suzuki Pedagogy methods. She believes that every child can learn in a caring environment that is tailored to their individual learning style.
Questions?
If you have any specific questions about the String Academy, you can reach our team at stringacademy@ksu.edu.