**** Update: Second Semester - Rehearsals for Winter Festival AND "Suzuki Ensembles" ****
In addition to private lessons, children significantly increase their musical ability by attending our group lessons, which we call Workshop. For the 2025-2026, we are trying something new! These are our "Suzuki Ensembles"! We are opening our Ensembles to all string instruments - violin, guitar, cello, viola, bass - and will focus on group ensemble work, to increase the students experience in working together with other instruments. Workshop and group lessons are wonderful opportunities to learn and "make music" with other children in a supportive, non-competitive environment. They are an integral part of the Suzuki Method™.  

​Participation in Workshop increases a child's musical repertoire, orchestral skills, and knowledge of music reading and theory.  Attending Workshop also helps children develop long-lasting friendships with others who are traveling a similar musical journey.
​Our classes that we had in the past are listed below, to show some of the elements that we focus on. Classes accommodate students of every age and ability level.  

Winter Festival Rehearsals and "Suzuki Ensembles!"

5:45 - 7:10 pm 

Rehearsals for the SMAC-LA/SMPLA Winter Festival will be held on Mondays, January 26th and February 9th, 5:45 - 7:10 pm, 5619 Lindley Ave., Tarzana.

​ALL ages and abilities are welcomed to join in! Violin, guitar, cello, viola, bass. 
"Suzuki Ensembles" is a new program offered by SMPLA and open to all string students who are learning, or willing to learn, Suzuki repertoire regardless of which private teacher they are studying with.

It is open to ALL violin, guitar, cello, viola, and bass players, regardless of age or ability. The pieces chosen will have something for everyone.

In addition to reviewing arrangements of Suzuki pieces, we will be rehearsing Bach, Vivaldi, music tunes, fiddle, and world music.  

Rehearsals will be held twice monthly in March, April, and May 2026, with multiple public performances and a final concert. Rehearsals and concert will be Mondays, 5:45 - 7:10 pm, 5619 Lindley Ave., Tarzana.

Parent Forums

8-9pm designated Mondays on Zoom

Topics include: Building Resilience in Children (and Parents!)

Outcomes

  • The children will develop a sense of community in music
  • They will build connections through music to their peers, parents, and teachers
  • They will learn to play in groups and follow a leader
  • They will develop stage presence
  • They will learn about working toward a polished performance
  • Ultimately the children will learn that music is a gift we can share with others to lift them up
  • And finally they will be prepared to move onto other music ensemble experiences, such as full orchestras, fiddle classes and ensembles, and / or family celebrations​
  • Children and families will cultivate life-long learning in music for many years to come​