BEATRICE VALENZUELA (13)
House of Beethoven (Level 3) Student
Student of Desiree Ruhstrat, Timothy Hager


The String Department at New Music School is committed to providing the highest level of music education in a supportive and inspiring environment. From the very first lesson, students establish essential foundations in posture, relaxation, and intonation - core principles that create the technical stability necessary for long-term musical growth.

As students progress through our comprehensive curriculum, their studies expand to include the subtleties of tone production, vibrato, articulation, and phrasing - skills that shape refined, expressive, and confident musicianship at the highest levels.

Our distinguished faculty work collaboratively with department chairs to thoughtfully tailor the five-level curriculum to the individual goals and learning styles of each student. In addition to weekly lessons, students benefit from regular masterclasses and special sessions with internationally renowned guest performers and pedagogues, enriching their artistic perspective and performance experience.

String instruction is available for children and adults in both traditional and Suzuki methods, with lessons offered in violin, viola, and cello

STRINGS FACULTY
Violin · Viola · Cello · Guitar

Artist · Young Artist
College Preparatory · Suzuki

Starting at NMS

At New Music School, our priority is teacher-student relationship. Once you are ready to join, we will set up an initial private lesson with a recommended teacher, based on the information provided via this form and our discussion over the phone. After the initial lesson, you will have the opportunity to enroll in the curriculum program and/or try a different teacher until we find the right fit.

Beginning Students
Students who have been studying for less than 3 years will be placed with one of our foundational level faculty for lessons.

Intermediate Students 
Students who have been studying for 3-6 years will be placed with an instructor after discussions with our admissions coordinator, and review of the form submitted. Intermediate students will complete a placement jury at the end of their first semester to determine their curriculum house placement.

Advanced Students
Students who are at an advanced level will audition to study with an NMS artist or master level instructor based on their audition. Audition requirements are sent after we have discussed your student and their instrumental experience. Please fill the form out thoroughly.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school and encourage any questions.  Feel free to call +13126121969 with any questions when submitting the form for joining NMS. If you would prefer to email directly, you can do so at join@newmusicschool.com and our admissions coordinator will get back to you.

Student Inquiry Form