Interested in learning to play a musical instrument? We offer weekly lessons with instructors who are Music Lessons for All Ages
Interested in music lessons?
Our instrumental instructors are specialists on their instrument. We offer weekly music lessons on campus at EMU. Student placement is determined by schedule. Students may choose 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons at the discretion of the instructor. Private and group music lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, guitar; Suzuki violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano and flu
10/06/2025
On September 27th, some of our Suzuki violin students were thrilled to collaborate with Staunton Suzuki Studio on a Community Suzuki Workshop Day! Students of all ages and levels participated in musical group activities, played games together, and made some new friends! The afternoon finished with a short musical showcase for family and friends!
Thanks to all of the teachers that made this event possible!
09/04/2025
There's still space in our Pre-School music class for children ages 0-3! We would love to see you there!
Pre-School Music Classes — Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Teaching music, understanding children.Music & Play is an exciting music program with classes available for ages infant to 6 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Our classes are taught by instructors Lindsay Lam and Hannah Shultz in Harrisonburg, Virginia, through Eastern Mennonite Univers...
08/27/2025
We're thrilled to welcome Daniel Esperante to the SVPM faculty as our new flute instructor! He brings a wealth of educational and performance experience to our program and we're excited to have him on board!
Daniel still has space for a few students in his studio! You can learn more about him at our website below and also inquire about lesson availability.
https://www.svprepmusic.org/our-faculty
08/26/2025
Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras — Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras The Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras provide a unique, high-level orchestral experience for advanced pre-collegiate wind, brass, strings, and percussion students of the greater central Shenandoah Valley area. There are three different ensembles....
04/24/2025
Miriam Rhodes is one of our wonderful violin instructors! Don't miss her and the other talented musicians this Friday!
Have you heard? For the first time in its six-year history, three student-musicians have won the annual Concerto/Aria Competition!
Join violinist Miriam Rhodes and pianists Rafael de Tablan and Naomi Kratzer—alongside the EMU Orchestra—for the Concerto/Aria Concert this Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. Catch the concert in person (free admission) or via livestream at: https://bit.ly/3YKZ5Yp
You won't want to miss it!
03/12/2025
It's almost time for SVYSOs Spring Concert! We hope to see you there!
SVYSO is excited to present its Spring Concert on Sunday, March 23rd at 5:30pm in Lehman Auditorium! This concert will feature both Sinfonia Strings and the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony.
We hope to see you there!
01/22/2025
Check out our brand new website! This will be home base for all SVPM programs moving forward, collecting all registrations, calendars, and events into one convenient website!
Look it over; you might discover something new about the programs we offer!
Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Your musical journey starts here! Instrumental Lessons Suzuki Program Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras Harrisonburg City After School Strings Pre-School Music Classes
12/06/2024
See you tomorrow!
11/11/2024
We're so excited about this fun concert! Plan to stop by Central Library downtown and hear some delightful holiday tunes during Winter Wonderfest on December 7th!
09/23/2024
String players, don't forget to sign up for your audition! We can't wait to see you all soon!
Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony
09/19/2024
Our very own Sharon Miller, registered Teacher Trainer with the SAA, is hosting a session of Every Child Can (ECC) next weekend at EMU!
ECC is the perfect introduction to teachers and parents who are curious about the philosophy behind the Suzuki Method. We'd love to see you there!
Details and registration info can be found here, on the SAA website.
Every Child Can – Suzuki Association of the Americas This course will be held on Friday, September 27 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm EDT and on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
09/13/2024
Registration for our brand new Composition and Theory Seminar is still open! Sign up today to reserve your spot for this exciting opportunity!
This class is open to brand new composers and intermediate composers alike!