Elemental Strings
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April 24, 2013
This is an incredible and life changing music program for 5th graders. I could not believe the commitment level of my child because violin was really an after thought to her. She had been playing piano for years. After reflecting on how they captured her heart, part of it must be from the absolute respect they show to each an every student as an individual. This seems to come first, and the children reciprocate it fiercely. The love and joy of music inevitably follows. But if you ask my daughter, she says the best thing about elemental strings is that the teachers are epic.
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Life-changing
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2013
May 14, 2013
Elemental Strings has been a life changing experience for our daughter. She has been playing viola for nearly two years. Her time playing at school was fine, her time playing with her private teacher was fine too. But when she started with Elemental Strings, her attitude toward playing was completely transformed. She now plays with confidence and she is so proud of her abilities. She’s made wonderful friends who have similar goals along the way, the same kids she’ll be playing with in middle school and high school.
The teachers are so professional and respectful of the kids. They have high expectations of the students and it’s beautiful to see how well the kids meet their expectations.
May 13, 2013
My daughter is in 4th grade and is in the chamber orchestra. This program has been fantastic. The teachers are very talented, professional and dedicated. This is an incredible opportunity for children to experience playing with an orchestra. My daughter's skills have really improved and she is motivated to play. Highly recommended!
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2013
May 2, 2013
My name is Lydia Tseng. I am one of the violin coaches for Sinfonia and Music Director of the Prelude Program—an Elemental Strings program which was newly launched for fourth graders in the fall of 2012. Shortly after moving to California from the east coast, I was introduced to the program. Since the fall of 2006, I began occasionally working as a substitute teacher for the program, and I have officially been on staff as a permanent member since April of 2012. From the very beginning, I have been highly impressed with the level of learning available to the students. I teach privately in the Santa Monica area, and Elemental Strings is a program that I without fail encourage all eligible students to participate in. I have seen my own students light on fire with passion for their instrument as a result of their participation in the program. It also gives them the opportunity very early on to become familiar and comfortable with the audition process and also with playing in an orchestral setting. As a teacher, working with these students is often the highlight of my week. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work alongside very talented musicians and teachers. In addition, working with students who have an immense desire to learn more about music brings much joy to my spirit.
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Life-changing
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2013
April 25, 2013
My son participates in Elemental Strings. He loves loves loves to go to the program. It challenges him on his instrument and he gets to experience what it is like to play beautiful music as a group. This is a really well-organized program with obvious above and beyond dedication from the teachers. It will help to channel a diverse group of kids into the top orchestral programs in the Santa Monica schools by pushing them to excel. That is one reason it is needed here.
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2013
April 24, 2013
This program has completely inspired my son and has turned him into a musician. The instruction is excellent and the children have improved so much since September. We love the selections chosen for the concerts--the quality is beyond what you would expect 4th and fifth graders to play.
My son loves going to rehearsals--even though he knew no one at the start of the season. There's a friendly and fun vibe to the program yet it is also serious and focused. And all the students are into it.
Superb experience. My son is doing it again next year. Our best overall after school activity.
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2012
April 24, 2013
Excellent program. Superb musical instruction for kids of differing abilities and economic backgrounds. It is unbelievable how much better they sound now than at the beginning of the year!
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2013
April 24, 2013
An excellent organization that truly helps kids excel in music. It is an incredible opportunity for students to understand the dedication required to play in a high level orchestra - even as they love every minute of it!
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2013
March 23, 2013
This is the first year for our daughter Louise Koella at the Elemental String. She loves it and we do too! Great opportunity! Her private lesson plus the orchestra made her playing improve a lot.
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A lot
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Definitely
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2012
June 14, 2012
Our son was just beginning his music education a year ago when he joined Elemental Strings, and this program is a big reason why he has fallen in love with his cello, and with orchestral music generally. Imagine an otherwise normal ten year old who practices without being reminded, who wants to take part in every optional musical event available and go to every extra session offered, and who actually spends his strictly rationed personal screen time watching film clips of professional cellists on YouTube. The proof's in the pudding. Yes, Elemental Strings is a non-profit organization, and there are occasional appeals for volunteer help and contributions from those who can afford it . But no one's getting rich there, and what they give back to the students makes Elemental Strings one of the best deals anywhere. Strongly recommended.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2012
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