Rachel Alexander Private String Studio

Rachel Alexander Private String Studio It is the love of sharing my passion for music and the arts that has inspired me to open my home mus She has also studied under Ludmilla Stote. www.ViolinRLA.org

Violinist, Rachel Alexander is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College, where she studied with Laurie Smukler and Calvin Wiersma. Rachel holds her MA in Music Education (K-12) from Hunter College and was also a participant in the Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at The Juilliard School 2017 and 2021.
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​Her professional performance career includes performances throug

hout the Tri-State and Greater New York areas in such venues as Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, MoMA, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Pepsico Performing Arts Center, the Eastman School of Music and Symphony Space NY, NY. She can also be heard on movie soundtracks and recordings of several rock bands and singer/songwriters. Rachel is the founder of her own home studio located in the Ossining community where she provides private violin and viola lessons and chamber music coachings. Her students can be heard performing in their local music programs and youth orchestras as well as prestigious music programs including Manhattan School of Music Precollege and Ithaca College School of Music. She has also held faculty positions at the Larchmont Music Academy.

As a reminder, our studio is currently on a summer break. Lessons will resume for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, ...
08/17/2026

As a reminder, our studio is currently on a summer break. Lessons will resume for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, September 8th. Enjoy the season and don't forget to practice!

Thank you to all of my violin and viola students for a wonderful summer filled with your beautiful music! I am so proud ...
08/14/2026

Thank you to all of my violin and viola students for a wonderful summer filled with your beautiful music! I am so proud of the progress you all made during this season. I am looking forward to continuing our lessons come the fall. See you in September!🎻

🎻 Private violin and viola lessons for the 2026–2027 school year begin in just ONE month! I can't wait to welcome both r...
08/08/2026

🎻 Private violin and viola lessons for the 2026–2027 school year begin in just ONE month! I can't wait to welcome both returning and new students back to the studio for another exciting year of music-making!

Current studio families will be receiving all of the information needed to ensure a smooth start to the school year, including reminders about having the correct-sized instrument, all necessary supplies, and a solid practice plan in place.

Here's to another wonderful year of learning, growing, and making beautiful music together. See you soon!

As I prepare for another exciting school year of violin and viola lessons, I'm spending some time getting organized, sor...
08/07/2026

As I prepare for another exciting school year of violin and viola lessons, I'm spending some time getting organized, sorting teaching materials, filing sheet music, and making sure everything is ready for my students!

One of the many life skills music teaches is the importance of organization and preparation. Arriving at lessons with the proper materials and a plan helps students make the most of their time and sets them up for success both in music and beyond.

Here's to a year of beautiful music, good habits, and lots of learning!

As we prepare for the new school year, I'm excited to share that next month I'll be hosting my annual "Back to String Le...
08/04/2026

As we prepare for the new school year, I'm excited to share that next month I'll be hosting my annual "Back to String Lessons" Parent Zoom Meeting! 🎻

Clear communication between my studio and families is one of the best ways to help violin and viola students thrive. This meeting is designed to ensure we all begin the year on the same page.

📅 Friday, September 4th, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM (Zoom)

We'll discuss studio expectations, including practice routines, lesson preparation, attendance, scheduling, tuition policies, and more. While attendance isn't required, it is strongly encouraged for all studio parents. I look forward to kicking off another wonderful year of music-making together!

Tomorrow begins our last two weeks of violin and viola lessons for the summer session. Where did the time go!?! ☀Lessons...
08/02/2026

Tomorrow begins our last two weeks of violin and viola lessons for the summer session. Where did the time go!?! ☀

Lessons conclude on Thursday, August 13th, however, my private students and I are continuing the music making process until then. I want to make sure that all of my young string players feel confident in their skills for the new school year. See you soon and happy practicing!

Happy August! ☀️ We are officially entering the final month of summer break, which means it's time to start thinking abo...
08/02/2026

Happy August! ☀️ We are officially entering the final month of summer break, which means it's time to start thinking about the school year ahead!

To help my violin and viola students start the 2026–2027 school year off on the right foot, I always send home a list of required supplies. Arriving at each private lesson with the proper materials helps us make the most of our lesson time and keeps students organized and prepared for success.

If you're shopping for supplies, my favorite place to purchase all things strings is Shar Music (Sharmusic.com)! They have a wonderful selection of instruments, accessories, music, and everything your student will need to be successful throughout the school year.

Having these items at every lesson helps students stay focused, build good habits, and continue making great musical progress. I can't wait to see everyone back in the studio soon!

Shar Music

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, may we also reflect on the values of kindness, compassion, and unity. Wishing everyo...
07/05/2026

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, may we also reflect on the values of kindness, compassion, and unity. Wishing everyone a safe holiday filled with family, friendship, music, and hope for a more peaceful world.



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What a great week it's been! One of my favorite parts of summer is continuing to make music with my current violin and v...
07/04/2026

What a great week it's been!

One of my favorite parts of summer is continuing to make music with my current violin and viola students while also welcoming new young musicians to the studio.
Without the added pressure of auditions, concerts, or school performances, summer lessons give us the chance to slow down, strengthen our foundations, and focus on the skills that set students up for long-term success. This week we've been working on developing relaxed, rounded bow holds and building confidence with note reading—two essential skills for every string player.

My goal is that by the end of the summer, each student feels more confident in their playing, proud of their progress, and excited to begin the new school year ready for new musical challenges.

Here's to a summer of growth, learning, and making music together!

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