Last weekend, our students and teachers had a wonderful time at the 2026 Tall Grass Prairie Fiddle Festival! 🎻
We’re so proud of everyone who participated, performed, and represented Nissa’s String Academy throughout a full day of music-making and competition.
Junior Division 🏆
🥇 Hazel Bakan — 1st Place
Senior Division 🏆
🥈 Hadley Bakan — 2nd Place
🥉 Keni Steward — 3rd Place
Flat Picking Division 🏆
🥈 Hadley Bakan — 2nd Place
🥉 James Bakan — 3rd Place
A special shoutout to Jackie and Grace, who also performed in the Junior Division and did a lovely job!
We were also honored to have John and Jason Shaw performing as guest artists throughout the festival, while Nissa Arrey served on the panel of judges.
It’s always encouraging to see our students sharing music, supporting one another, and being part of the fiddle community. Congratulations to all! 🎶
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Music lessons in Lincoln, NE. Private lessons and chamber music in Lincoln, NE. Violin, Fiddle, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele. All ages welcome.
All-inclusive membership. Beginner to advanced levels. Three recitals per year. Fun and positive learning environment in a modern facility.
05/28/2026
🎻☀️ Spitfire Fiddle Band Summer Session is here! ☀️🎻
Join us this summer for 8 weeks of old-time fiddle tunes, community music-making, and a fun, encouraging rehearsal environment at Nissa’s String Academy.
The Spitfire Fiddle Band is open to all ages and skill levels, with Monday night rehearsals beginning next week!
Whether you’re new to fiddling or already love the style, come make music with us this summer.
Enrollment is now open! 🎶
Learn more at nissasstringacademy.com/spitfire-fiddle-band
05/25/2026
Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.
For generations, music has been part of Memorial Day observances—community bands, orchestras, and local musicians gathering to play in ceremonies and bring people together in reflection and gratitude. Many of these traditions grew in the late 1800s as towns marked what was then called Decoration Day.
As a reminder, the academy is closed as we observe the holiday and take a short break to begin the summer season.
Wishing your family a meaningful and restful day.
Celebrate the start of summer with a well-earned break. ☀️🎻
The academy will be closed May 23–29 as we head into Memorial Day weekend and the first full week of summer vacation.
After a busy spring season, this is a great time to slow down a bit, enjoy the sunshine, and spend time together with family.
If you can, keep your instrument nearby, just a few minutes of playing here and there helps keep everything feeling fresh.
We’ll see you soon, refreshed and ready for a great summer of music-making!
05/16/2026
Summer is one of the best times to start (or keep going with) music. ☀️🎻
Schedules are a little more relaxed, there’s more room to explore, and students often make some of their biggest progress during these months.
Whether your child is continuing lessons or just getting started, we offer flexible summer options designed to fit your family’s schedule.
✨ New students welcome
✨ Summer-only lesson options available
✨ End-of-summer recital to celebrate progress
Spots tend to fill quickly once school is out—if you’re thinking about summer lessons, now’s the time to reach out.
Ready to get started? Call or email us to enroll!
📞 (402) 440-1473
💻 [email protected]
Summer lessons run June 1st, 2026 - August 9th, 2026.
05/07/2026
You don’t have to be musical to raise a musical kid. 🎻
You don’t need to read music.
You don’t need to know how to tune an instrument.
You don’t even need to know if it sounds “right.”
What matters most is something much simpler:
Showing up.
Helping them build a routine.
Encouraging them on the hard days.
That’s it.
Some of the most successful students we see have parents who will tell you, “I have no idea what’s going on… but we practice anyway.”
And that’s more than enough.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to support your child in music, you're already on the right path.
04/22/2026
Practice doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Some days it’s smooth.
Some days it’s squeaky.
Some days it’s just showing up for 10 minutes, and that still counts.
And some days it's just fun.
Every practice builds something important! 🎻
Academy Closed: April 20–26
A quick reminder, our Spring Recital is this Sunday, April 19, 1 PM, 3 PM and 7 PM at Saint Paul United Methodist Church. We can’t wait to celebrate all the hard work our students have put in.
After a full and exciting recital week, the studio will be closed for a short break.
This is a great time to recharge, enjoy the weather, and spend time doing things you love.
If you can, keep your instrument nearby, just a few minutes of playing here and there helps keep everything fresh. But rest matters too.
We’ll see you soon, ready for the next stretch of music-making.
04/09/2026
Celebrate the hard work and growth of our students at our Spring Recital! 🌷
Join us Sunday, April 19 for a full day of music filled with courage, progress, and joy—including a special performance from our Spitfire Fiddle Band at the 7 PM recital!
Spring Recitals • Free & open to the public
🗓 Sunday, April 19
🕐 1 PM | 3 PM | 7 PM
📍 Saint Paul United Methodist Church
Our Adult Recital will take place at 5 PM (private event), also at the church.
Bring your family and friends and come support these dedicated musicians, we can’t wait to share this music with you! 🎶
Happy Easter from Nissa’s String Academy. 🌷🎶
For centuries, music has been a part of Easter—filled with themes of hope, renewal, and new beginnings.
It’s a reminder that music isn’t just something we practice—it’s something we feel, share, and grow through.
Wishing all of our students and families a day filled with rest, joy, and maybe a little music too. 🎻
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