Knoxville Suzuki Academy

07/03/2025

02/26/2025

KSA book graduation - February 22nd.
Saturday's recital was a delight. Congratulations to all of you for expressive performances! KSA Students proudly displaying their certificates.

02/18/2025

Wesley Baldwin Performs February 20

Dr. Baldwin will perform February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Powell Hall in the Natalie L. Haslam Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd.

He will be performing with pianist Tracy Cowden. Dr. Cowden is the University of Texas San Antonio Music School Director.

This concert is free and all KSA families are encouraged to attend

02/12/2025

Adam Ayers Performs February 15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Adam Ayers, KSA cello teacher will be performing in a Knoxville Chamber Music Society concert Saturday, February 15 at 7 p.m.

The concert is free and will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Northshore Drive. Performing with Adam are Devan Jaquez, flute and Rachel Loseke, violin.

A reception and artist meet and greet will follow the concert. KSA students and families are encouraged to attend this wonderful evening of music.

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02/06/2025

OPPORTUNITY

Nashville Suzuki Institute for Strings – July 13-18 (see attached poster)

KSA string students age 4-17 are invited to be part of this exciting Suzuki Institute just 3 hours from Knoxville.

The five daily classes for students in Suzuki Volumes 1-5 are Masterclass, Repertoire, Technique, Fiddle, and Music and Movement. Students in Volume 6 and above will have Chamber Music in lieu of Music and Movement. All students must be accompanied to the Institute by a parent or guardian.

Cost is $598 and scholarships are available by application.

Registration will be open February 3. See

The Suzuki Method is a unique method of music education based on children's acquisition of speech. Originating in Japan, the Suzuki Method is now one of the most influential and popular methods of music instruction in the world. Aspects of the method include: early-age instruction, parental involvem...

02/03/2025

Suzuki Book Graduation Recital: February 22, 1 pm, FUMC Joy Room
Performing will be students who have recently completed one of the Suzuki books. A reception
will follow the performance. Come support your fellow students in performance.

01/23/2025

Violin vs Viola

Physical Differences

Full-size violins come in standard dimensions: 23 to 23.5 inches in total length and 14 inches in body length. Violas don’t have a standard size, but adult models tend to be 1 to 4 inches longer than violins in total length. No matter the dimensions, each violin has the exact same range of pitch and the same is true for violas.
The viola is the heavier of the two, due to it requiring more wood to make the instrument.
Violas have thicker strings than violins.
Violas have larger fingerboards.
Sound and Play Style Differences

Violas require more finger dexterity than violins since the musician’s fingers must be spaced farther apart while playing viola.
The viola has a deeper sound register, which is a lower pitch.
Bowing a viola requires more physical effort and pressure than a violin, but both instruments can produce rich, luxurious sounds.
Violas use the alto clef, often called the C clef. Violins are played in treble clef.
Viola strings are C, G, D and A. Violinists play the G, D, A, and E strings.