The Cincinnati Music Academy Strings Department is the newest addition to CMA. The teachers that comprise the strings faculty offer lessons in violin, viola and “upright” string bass. Students range in age from nine years old to senior adults, and in experience from beginner to advanced.

Instruction is also available on violin for very young children — as young as age three — using the world-famous Suzuki method.

More information

If you have questions that aren’t answered here, or would like to inquire about violin, viola, cello or bass lessons for your children or yourself, please write strings@cmamusic.org or call (513) 956-9373.


Teachers

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James Braid,
Violin and viola

Member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and faculty member at the School For The Creative and Performing Arts. Well known performer and teacher. Traditional violin and viola lessons to students age 8 and up, all levels. James specializes in preparation for orchestral auditions, in conjunction with the standard solo repertoire.

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Rebeccah Parker Downs,
Cello

For more than eight years, Rebeccah has taught students of all ages and levels of advancement. In addition, she is currently principle cellist with the Springfield (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra, and has performed in concerts in the United States and Europe with her husband, pianist Benjamin Downs.

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Matt Holt,
Acoustic and electric bass

Matt teaches bass with a strong emphasis on practical skills, including ensemble playing, reading music, improvisation, and listening skills, and enjoys teaching students of all levels and aspirations.

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Jenna Potts,
Violin

Jenna has many years of successful teaching experience. She enjoys teaching all ages using both Suzuki and traditional approaches with the goal of developing solid technical skills and beautiful musicianship.

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Eliza Thomason,
Violin and viola

Ages 3 and up, all levels. Suzuki and traditional methods. Private and group lessons. Students will learn by ear and the foundations of note-reading from the very beginning through the nurturing and supportive Suzuki philosophy.

 

 

 


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