Violin and Viola Studio of Sydney Johnson

04/11/2026

Happy day *67* of 100 DOP! 😉

04/01/2026

🎼There's still time to register for spring lessons and perform in the spring recital on May 30!🎻

🎼New student enrollment for the spring session is open now, and students ages 3 and up who register before April 15 will have the chance to perform their first violin recital at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center on May 30!🌷

🎼All new students receive a 25% discount on their first four private lessons. Sign up for spring lessons at the new student registration form: https://forms.gle/PUmn34HEPM3nTXP49

🎼I offer optional “meet the teacher” consultations to prospective families, free of charge, to discuss what you can expect from Suzuki lessons, where to obtain an instrument, and how you can schedule your first lesson! Fill out the form linked below to schedule an in-person or virtual consultation: https://forms.gle/ah9YDW57WZvEWumb9

🎼Learn more about me and my studio at sydneyjohnsonlessons.com! 😊

✨“Music exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart”- Shinichi Suzuki✨

03/09/2026

Traveling during spring break? You can (and should! 😉) still practice, even if you're traveling without your instrument! 🎻

Here are some alternative practice assignments to do if you're traveling this spring break!

Alternative Practice Assignments! As stated in my 100 Days of Practice Challenge guidelines, you are permitted up to 5 of alternative practice in the event of travel, illness, or separation from in…

02/10/2026

Love seeing students come up with colorful, creative ways to keep track of their practicing! 🎻🌈 Share yours and tag the studio page (Violin and Viola Studio of Sydney Johnson) to have your practice chart featured next!

✨A reminder that students participating in the 100 Days of Practice Challenge must complete all 100 days before May 15.✨

This means...

✨By February 24, you must complete at least 20 days of practice to finish on time.
✨By March 16 you must complete at least 40 days of practice to finish on time.
✨By April 5, you must complete at least 60 days of practice to finish on time.
✨By April 25, you must complete at least 80 days of practice to finish on time.
✨You must complete 100 days by May 15!

Be extra mindful of this practice timeline as we approach spring break season! Up to five days, in the event of travel or illness, there are alternate practice assignments available. See the practice challenge guidelines or speak with me for more information and resources.

Happy practicing! ☺️🎻🎼

01/30/2026

Sign up for winter lessons today! 🎻✨ FREE "meet the teacher" consultations are available to new students, as well as a 25% discount on your first four lessons!

New student registration form:

Thank you for your interest in music lessons! My name is Sydney Johnson, and I am a Suzuki violin and viola teacher of ten years based in Lincoln Park. I'm so excited to welcome you to my studio! To get started, please fill out this form to schedule your weekly private lessons, group class, and read...

01/24/2026

Mozart and Beethoven hope you’re all staying warm this weekend! Weekend lessons and group classes will meet in person but virtual options are available! 🎻❄️

01/13/2026

🎉Get ready! This Thursday, January 15 is the start of 100 Days of Practice! 🎼

All participants have until May 15 to complete 100 Days of Practice, and have until February 4 to register (current private lesson students are automatically registered!)

Students who complete the challenge will be recognized on stage at the spring recital and invited to a special 100 Days of Practice Club ice cream party! 🍦

The registration link will open for responses 1/15: https://forms.gle/wfwTxUfWPiPh3KvK7

Happy practicing! 🎻 😊

09/18/2025

There's only a week and half left in September to sign up for a free trial lesson and receive a 25% discount on your next four lessons! Sign up for a free trial today at https://forms.gle/6SihR627zCbKd2b4A 😊🎻

09/03/2025

Exciting news! All September long, new students can sign up for a free violin lesson! This month only, instruments will be provided so that new students can try out a real instrument to fully experience violin lessons! 🎻✨

Learn more about signing up for a free violin lesson and receiving 25% off your next four lessons by filling out the form below:

Thank you for your interest in violin lessons! I'm excited to offer a free trial lesson to all new students this month. All students who pursue additional lessons with my studio will be eligible for a 25% discount on their next four lessons! Learn more about violin lessons at sydneyjohnsonlessons.co...

08/19/2025

Fall registration for private violin and viola lessons is now open! I’m so excited to welcome new students to my studio on Thursday afternoons and Saturdays! 🎻✨

Fall private lessons begin September 4, and run through December 13!

All new students are eligible for a 25% discount on their first four lessons, and can request a free 30-minute “meet the teacher” consultation to discuss any questions and get to know me and my studio before your first lesson!

Sign up for fall private lessons today by filling out the form below:

Thank you for your interest in private lessons! To get started, please fill out this form to register and schedule your lesson. All new students will receive a 25% discount on their first four lessons! New students may also opt in for a free 30-minute in-person or virtual "meet the teacher" consulta...

08/18/2025

Come check out the latest Instagram post! 🎻✨

08/15/2025

Come join us today for violin lessons and crafts! 🎻☺️