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Music Lessons for Orchestral Strings, Piano, Classical Guitar, Ukulele and Music Theory Multi-instrumentalist and performer for Greater Alaska!

SESM Spring Recital 2026 05/10/2026

The Superhero Spring Recital is posted! Enjoy 🎻❤️🎶🎹
https://youtu.be/hvpcak6Ckcc

SESM Spring Recital 2026 Welcome to the premiere music studio in the Alaska Matanuska Susitna valley for orchestral strings, classical guitar, ukulele and piano! Ages 7+ seniors are ...

Karen Tuttle, Wilhelm Reich & the Pectoral Muscles: Violin and Viola Technique 05/06/2026

Mastering the Essentials: The Path to Inherent Technique
For those looking to dive deeper into their sound, true improvement begins with the fundamental principles of physical technique. I have shared these concepts for decades because consistent growth requires us to take notice of what is happening in both the mind and body. Achieving daily balance is not just a goal—it is a requirement for excellence.

You can enhance the quality of your performance by focusing on the natural physical movements and core principles required to operate your instrument with precision. Refining your foundation involves three key pillars:

• Refining Mechanics: Polishing fundamental actions, including posture, positioning, and breath control, to ensure every movement serves the music.

• Inherent Efficiency: Utilizing the body’s natural leverage and tension-free movements to produce a clearer, more resonant tone.

• Structural Consistency: Establishing a solid base of habits that allow for reliable, professional sound production every time you play.

Reading the attached article to dive deeper- https://rozannasviolins.com/blogs/rozannas-blog/karen-tuttle-morton-herkskowitz-and-releasing-armor?fbclid=Iwb21leARoctNjbGNrBGhvM2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHoBk7jbIAS31UCBr8IxP22ptbFXLF-oJWptYczWwWw4YjSpXaL9UhoMDxRF-_aem_CYdTQA7-kZuT9fBao8Gulw

Karen Tuttle, Wilhelm Reich & the Pectoral Muscles: Violin and Viola Technique How violist Karen Tuttle's Coordination technique and Reichian somatic theory converge on the pectoral muscles — and what string players can do to release tension and free their bow arm.

String Essence School of Music - Workshops 05/03/2026

Join us for two days of ensemble fun this July with two full hours each day of playing, learning, and making music together with the String Essence Cello Choir this summer!
Open registration starts at 1pm on July and ends July 22nd at 1pm.
String Essence School of Music - Workshops https://share.google/839oI5OREuOtmd6hV

String Essence School of Music - Workshops Summer Cello Choir Join us for two days of ensemble fun this June and July with two full hours each day of playing, learning, and making music together! *_JUNE_* WHEN: Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th from 1–3 PM PRICE: $100 for both days (includes tax and materials; CC fees not inclu

05/02/2026

Don’t Just Move Your Body—Shift Your Mindset.

This Mental Health & Stress Awareness Month, Athena is leveling up the definition of "fitness."

True strength isn't just about how much you can sweat; it’s about how well you can breathe through the chaos. It’s time to trade burnout for balance and physical grit for mental resilience.

Start your mental reset at String Essence and sign up today!

ATHENA.MYMUSICSTAFF.COM

Concours International de Violon Marie Cantagrill 04/18/2026

Concours International de Violon Marie Cantagrill This Competition is open to the public and offers an opportunity for beginners and advanced violonists to meet and present their best work to a jury of professionals and to a caring audience...

04/02/2026

Practicing mistakes doesn't make you better. You need String Essence
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03/13/2026

Receiving the Best of 2026 Award for Music Instructor in the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough is more than a milestone for String Essence—it’s a celebration of the students, families, and community who make this studio what it is. This recognition, presented by BusinessRate and powered by Google Reviews, reflects years of dedication, creativity, and shared musical growth here in the Valley.

Athena Schreur is the sole force behind String Essence. From the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip to the heart of Alaska, Athena has spent 30 years turning a lifelong passion for music into a premier, one-woman powerhouse of education, performance, and brand design.

Welcome to the premiere music studio in the Alaska MatSu valley for orchestral strings, classical guitar, ukulele and piano! Ages 7+ seniors are welcome at the String Essence School of Music (SESM), come join us! ATHENA.MYMUSICSTAFF.COM - STRINGMUSIC.BIZ



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Musical sensation: Presentation of newly discovered Bach works // 75 years of Bach Archive Leipzig 11/21/2025

After 320 years, 2 more Bach compositions are revealed! 🧡🎹 🎶
https://www.youtube.com/live/vDGRpqDq-M4?si=SezP_MEGQagbu-KU&fbclid=IwY2xjawOM3xlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7lR6yo0QtXliozy84MHzjioy9mg6fzsrWFgSxehTRA5W5aXTwYtAwQ9oWxig_aem_npayzo3LYNpnPUTo_vlbkw

Musical sensation: Presentation of newly discovered Bach works // 75 years of Bach Archive Leipzig Musical sensation in Leipzig! On Monday at 3 p.m., two previously unknown solo works by Johann Sebastian Bach will be presented to the public for the first t...

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280 N. Willow Street
Wasilla, AK
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Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
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