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.

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.

Michael Ronstadt,
Cello
Michael is an accomplished performer and recording artist. He is a member of several groups and ensembles, and takes pleasure in performing new works as well as the traditional repertoire.

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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