Faith Salander Violin Studio

12/14/2025

My heart is so full after our winter recital yesterday 🤍❄️
Watching my students walk onto the stage with courage, focus, and confidence was such a beautiful reminder of why I love teaching. Behind each performance are weeks of practice, moments of frustration, breakthroughs, and so much growth.

I am incredibly proud of every single student - not just for how they played, but for their bravery and dedication. I truly feel like I have the best job in the world! 🎻

*a few students are not pictured*

11/11/2025

Save the cooking for Thanksgiving and spend Tuesday, November 25th with us at Culver's in Peru between 5-8pm. Say hi to your favorite IVYSO player, meet IVYSO board members, and spread the word about orchestra opportunities in our community all while helping us keep music education accessible and affordable.

If you'd like to volunteer, send us a message for the sign up link and when to arrive for a brief training.

10/27/2025

Julia finished learning her Twinkles! She is already working on learning Lightly Row and doing a fantastic job 🎻 Way to go!

Maestro & Mi Music Academy

09/29/2025

Charlie is learning his Twinkle Theme bowing! He’s doing a fabulous job learning to play the violin 🎻

09/23/2025

Today was a big milestone! One of my new students learned her very first bow hold. It’s amazing how something so small is the beginning of a whole musical journey! 🎻🤩

09/22/2025

We’ve had so much fun learning this new song! So many happy moments and celebrations 🎉

09/16/2025

Learning about a gentle bow hold = better tone and less tension. 🤩

09/05/2025

Norah is working on her “Song of the Wind” previews and doing a fantastic job! New songs are always so exciting 🎉

09/01/2025

I had the pleasure of performing at Gaetano’s Vault last night, and it was an absolute delight. The crowd was fantastic, and the food and service is always wonderful.
Comment your song suggestions and requests! Gaetano’s Vault

07/31/2025

07/27/2025

07/23/2025

Tickets on sale now and available at the door! Peoria Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and international performer Marcia Henry Liebenow, accompanied by Ji Hyun Kim, headlines this celebration of our area’s most famous classical musician! Also featured is the Manderley Strings Quartet and the students of the IVYSO. Join us 8/2 at 4pm!