Almetus Music Studio

Contact

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If you are interested or have any questions about violin lessons you may contact Sarah at:

violicious25@yahoo.com

or you may also leave a comment below any of the links.

Traditional lessons

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Usually the traditional approach is best for students who are junior high, high school age and above. Much of the philosophy of the Suzuki approach is continued, but more traditional pedagogical means will be used.

Outline of general lesson:

Scales - 2 - 3 octaves

Etude - piece for working on technique

Current piece - can consist of 1 or more pieces focusing on finger dexterity (faster pieces) and/or a slow movement working on musical colors and phrasing, etc...

Supplementary piece(s) - such as orchestra music, supplementary music for auditions or upcoming festivals, etc...

I encourage focusing on one technical aspect in your daily practice time.

The Suzuki Method

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is a method that focuses on a positive learning environment, aural learning, group experience, ability development and the Mother-Tongue approach.

Positive Learning Environment: The student can enter into a learning environment where they are safe and are free to discover music.
Aural Learning: One of the main facets of learning a language is listening. Similar to learning a language music can be taught through aural emphasis: listening to classical music as well as assigned pieces. The importance of music in our environment is a significant aspect of the Suzuki Method.
Group experience: Similar to a school setting, Dr. Suzuki gave much emphasis in learning in groups. Children especially, find much motivation and enjoyment from learning with their peers.
Ability Development: The belief that anyone has the ability to learn. This ability is nurtured step-by-step.
The Mother Tongue Approach: Dr. Suzuki, the founder, approached violin education in the same way a child learns to speak a language.

Violin Lessons

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Violin Lessons

Traditional and

Suzuki Methods for violin

I offer 30, 45 and 1-hour lessons weekly

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For all beginners,
included in the lessons is an
eight-week introductory Suzuki violin course.

Biography: Sarah Almetus

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Sarah Almétus began studying the violin at the age of three. After playing with the San Jose Youth Symphony during her high school years she continued her musical studies at Biola University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Violin Performance. From there she went on to earn her Master's degree at East Carolina University and studied with Joanne Bath and Ara Gregorian.

In 2001 she moved to Houston, TX where she became a member of the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, taught privately and started a string program at two elementary schools in the Spring Branch School District. In 2006 she moved to New York and joined the faculty at the Hochstein School of Music in Rochester, NY. There she co-founded the East String Quartet who performed at various venues including Hochstein's "Spotlight on Faculty" Series and an Eastman composers' forum. On numerous occasions she had performed with "Ossia," a new music ensemble at the Eastman School of Music.

She now has an active studio in Davis where she currently lives since 2008 and has played with the Stockton Symphony Orchestra, the Folsom Lake Symphony, the St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra and the Stockton Opera Orchestra.