Rachel Alexander Private String Studio

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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.

Her professional performance career includes performances throughout 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.

10/15/2026

🎻 100 Days of Practice Challenge: Week 3!

We are officially three weeks into our 100 Days of Practice Challenge! Now is a great time to check in and make sure we are staying on track and practicing to the best of our ability.

Remember, consistency matters more than the number of minutes you practice each day. Focused, intentional practice, even in small amounts, helps build musical progress, confidence, and discipline over time.

Take a moment to review your weekly assignments and revisit the practice schedule you created a few weeks ago. Is it still working for you? If not, let's make adjustments as needed to set ourselves up for success!

Small minutes matter, every note counts, and progress comes one day at a time. Keep going, we've got this!

10/14/2026

A Fall Studio Reminder 🎻

As we move further into the fall season, we unfortunately begin to see more illness both at school and at home.

If your child isn’t feeling their best on the day of their violin or viola lesson, please let me know as soon as possible, preferably by 10:00 AM on the day of their lesson. We can arrange to meet virtually or reschedule for a later date.

My goal is to keep our studio running smoothly while prioritizing everyone’s health and well-being. Thank you for your communication, flexibility, and consideration as we navigate this season together!

Wishing all of my musical families a healthy and happy week! 🎶

10/13/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

Today we honor the original stewards of this land and celebrate the vibrant cultures, wisdom, and traditions of Indigenous communities. May this day inspire us to listen deeply, learn with open hearts, and create music that reflects respect and gratitude.

I look forward to playing the violin and viola with you tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th.

10/03/2026

🎻 Happy Friday! We’ve officially completed our first full week of the 100 Days of Practice Challenge!

You’ve created your practice schedule, made your goals, and taken those first steps toward building a consistent routine. After a long week, it can be tempting to take a break, and sometimes rest is exactly what you need. But remember, consistency is what creates progress. Even just a few focused minutes of practice can make a difference, and those small minutes really add up over time.

So take a moment to recharge when you need to, but keep moving forward. Every note counts. Every day matters. Every bit of effort adds up.

10/02/2026

October's Studio Newsletter ❤📰🎻

09/28/2026

🎻 Our First Studio Outing of the School Year! 🎻

Next Sunday, October 4th, our studio will attend a performance by the Balourdet String Quartet, presented by the Friends of Music Concert Series, featuring works by Brahms, Novack, and Beethoven.

One of the most valuable experiences we can give young musicians is the opportunity to see and hear professional musicians perform live. Listening to recordings is wonderful, but there is something uniquely inspiring about being in the room—hearing the sound of the instruments, watching how musicians communicate with one another, and experiencing the energy of a live performance. These experiences help young musicians connect what they are learning in their lessons to the larger world of music.

As a studio community, I also believe it is important that we support live music and experience performances together. One of my goals is for our studio to attend at least one live performance together each school year, and I’m so excited to begin this tradition!

Details:
📍 Location: Sleepy Hollow High School Auditorium
🕝 Meet-up: 2:30 PM in the lobby
🎼 Performance: 3:00–5:30 PM
🎟️ Students: Free admission with a participating adult
🎫 Adults: Please purchase tickets through the Friends of Music Concert Series.

I’m truly excited to share this experience with my students and families—and to give our young musicians the chance to be inspired by outstanding professional string players!

09/22/2026

🎻 The 100 Days of Practice Challenge is BACK! 🎻

Starting Wednesday, September 23, 2026, our studio community will come together for 100 consecutive days of practice, ending on New Year’s Day!

This challenge isn’t about practicing for hours—it’s about building consistency, creating healthy routines, and having a clear focus each time you pick up your instrument.

A practice packet will be emailed to families this month with helpful tools and ideas to keep everyone on track.

✅ Choose a practice time that works for your schedule
✅ Set 1–2 small goals for each practice session
✅ Focus on something specific—bow grip, shifting, intonation, note reading, etc.
✅ Celebrate the process and keep going, even on the busy days!

Let’s cheer each other on and make these 100 days a musical journey together!
And remember, if you need a little extra help or encouragement along the way, I’m always here to support you!

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Briarcliff Manor, NY
10510

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http://www.ViolinRLA.org/

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