Portillo Violin Studio

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Ever wanted to learn violin? This holiday season is the perfect time to start!

Jingle All the Strings is a fun, low-pressure class for kids and teens with zero violin experience required. In just 6 weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of violin, from how to hold the instrument to playing their first songs, and build toward a joyful goal: performing Jingle Bells by the end of the class!

📅 6 weeks, starting the first week of November — wrapping up mid-December
🎻 Separate classes for ages 5-7 and ages 8+
🎵 No experience necessary
🎻 Bonus rental violin included with class enrollment
🎵 Learn to play Jingle Bells
👩‍🏫 Taught in a small-group setting, so every student gets personal attention

It's the perfect low-commitment way to try violin, make a little holiday magic, and see if your child catches the music bug, just in time to play a song for the family this season!

Each class is limited to just 10 students — enroll today to grab your spot before it's gone! violinav.com/signup

09/04/2026

Make this a musical school year! 🎻

Our beginner strings classes are designed to make getting started simple. Just show up, learn step-by-step, and enjoy making music each week.

✨ Once-a-week classes
✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ No experience needed

Ready to learn more? Visit violinav.com to see current class options and enroll.

09/02/2026

Maybe you've always wanted to learn the violin.

Maybe your child has been asking for lessons.

Maybe you're wondering if you're "musical enough."

You belong here. 🎻

Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to music after years away, there's a place for you at Portillo Violin Studio.

🍂 Fall group classes are now enrolling for children, teens, and adults.
🎻 Private lessons are also available for those who prefer a personalized one-on-one experience.

The hardest part is getting started. We'll help with the rest!

Message us or visit violinav.com to learn more.

08/31/2026

Thinking about learning violin? Fall is the perfect time to start! 🍂🎻

Join our FREE Meet the Violin Family session to try the violin, ask questions, and see what beginner classes are all about. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262285940870060

No experience needed. Limited spots available. Signup required.

08/24/2026

Many people assume they need to learn to read music before learning to play the violin. And this is the way it's very often approached by teachers - a sort of unspoken rule that says "you can't play it if you can't read it". That's how I learned, and it was my approach for the first 10 years I taught music.

But 10 years into my teaching career, I met a master teacher who convinced me to try another way. I was skeptical, but I just happened to have a new student starting the next day, and I thought, why not test it out?

That "test" was so successful, I never went back to the traditional method of focusing on reading first.

Reading first isn't how we learned our first language. We listened, imitated, spoke, and built confidence long before we ever opened a book. The Suzuki approach applies that same idea to music learning: first develop listening skills, instrument skills, and musical understanding, then connect those skills to the written page.

At Portillo Violin Studio, we use a Suzuki-inspired approach that helps students build real playing skills from the very beginning. Students learn through listening, demonstration, repetition, and simple songs that are already familiar to their ears. This allows them to focus on how to hold the instrument, create a beautiful sound, and play with confidence before worrying about decoding notes on a page.

That doesn't mean we ignore music reading! In fact, we begin introducing note reading earlier than in a traditional Suzuki program through a gradual "rote-to-note" process. Students first learn a musical pattern by ear and experience, then connect what they already know how to play to the written notation.

The result? Students aren't trying to learn everything at once. They build strong playing skills and musical confidence first. Then, when note reading is introduced, it has a foundation to grow from.

🎻 No music reading required to start.
🎵 Listening and playing comes first.
📖 Reading follows with understanding.

Interested in learning violin? Beginner classes for children, teens, homeschoolers, and adults are enrolling now.
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08/18/2026

Curious about violin lessons? This is for you! 🎶

Sign up for Meet the Violin Family, a free 30-minute introductory event for children, teens, and adults who are interested in learning a string instrument!
There are 4 sessions to choose from, offered from the end of August into the beginning of September.

During this hands-on experience, you'll get to:
🎻 See and compare the violin, viola, and cello
🎻 Learn how these instruments are similar and how they're different
🎻 Hold a violin and try making your very first sounds
🎻 Discover how string instrument lessons work for students ages 4 through adult
🎻 Meet the instructor and ask questions about lessons and classes

This is designed for prospective students who would like to explore the instruments before enrolling in lessons. Whether you're considering lessons for yourself or your child, this is a great opportunity to learn more and experience the playing firsthand!

Space is limited to keep the experience small and interactive, so advance registration is required. Reserve your spot here: https://form.jotform.com/262285940870060

08/13/2026

Many parents tell me: "My child gives up when things get difficult."

Learning an instrument teaches something powerful: Progress comes from small, consistent effort. You don't accomplish everything at once, but you move forward bit by bit.

Music students also learn that mistakes aren't failures—they're just part of learning!

And that lesson often extends far beyond music. 🎶

08/11/2026

📍Local in-person class for ages 5-8 at 20th St West & Avenue L in Lancaster
🎻 Violins provided in class
👍 Small class sizes - max of 10 students!
🌟 Learn more and enroll at violinav.com

08/08/2026