HeartStrings Institute for Music

09/29/2026

The first stage of our new website is just about complete! we're so excited about our new phase of after school classes. If you're interested in having us come to your school or coop, we're just a quick message away! www.heartstrings.music

10/23/2024

Hello Heartstrings. Apparently the Slover library is closed to the public. Just finding this out now. Will have to cancel class today.

09/18/2024

Hello Heartstrings.

Heads up, despite leaving 2 hours for a 1 hour morning commute, I still may be a few minutes late to my 10am class today.

Apparently this rain is causing quite a few delays.

Rest assured, I’m on my way. Today we’re focusing on strumming patterns. See you soon! - Mr. Wes.

09/11/2024

That day has finally come! At LAST!! We'll be on the 3rd floor of Slover Library.

Ukulele Explorers at 10:00am
Guitar Essentials at 11:00am
Piano Ensemble at 12:00pm

See you there. - Mr. Wes

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09/09/2024

Attention parents and students of Christopher Farms Elementary. Here is the sign-up link for the Wednesday after school ukulele class.

Class is open to 3rd through 5th graders. Ukuleles provided

Registration is now open for CFES students in grades 3-5 for ukulele classes! No prior experience is necessary. These classes will be taught by Wesley Stevenson from the HeartStrings Institute for Music. Registration is open until Tuesday, September 10. When: Wednesdays, September 18 - November 20,....

05/31/2024

Hey It's Wesley here. I believe I have responded to all those who had reached out for information regarding our homeschool program this coming Fall at Slover, BUT... if you have not heard back from me, please reach out and I'll get you the information you need. - Mr. Wes

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04/11/2024

Psst! I'll try to keep my voice down but um...

IT'S OFFICIAL! HEARTSTRINGS IS BACK AT SLOVER LIBRARY THIS FALL!!

Yep, the one and only guitar and ukulele ensemble in Hampton Roads is making its long-awaited return on Wednesday mornings this September.

So, if you have a couple cool cats that love to make music as much as I love to teach it, reach out so we can forward you some information about our upcoming program. - Mr. Wes

04/02/2024

It was a packed house, standing room only. 24 performers and an unbelievable atmosphere. It was our Spring Performance Celebration at Windsor Meade. What a night to remember!

Special thanks go out to our performers, parents, Windsor Meade and staff, and all of you who have supported us over the past several years. THANK YOU - Wesley and Mari Ann Stevenson.

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas HeartStrings family! I hope you and your family are having a great start to the Christmas/Winter Break.

So many exciting things coming up in 2024. The recitals in March and Dec, the introduction to group piano classes, the return of the HeartStrings Ukulele Ensemble, the online video catalogue to name a few...

This past year was filled with so many great memories for sure, and still 2024 is shaping up to be our best yet :-)

Mr. Wes will be back in action Monday, Jan 8th, and Ms. Mari Ann will return at the start of the new year.

Merry Christmas! - The Stevensons

09/13/2023

As mentinoned before, this semester begins our study of JS Bach. Here are 10 facts about the world-renowed composer and yes, there will be a quiz at the end of the month :-)

Parents please share with your little ones. There are a lot of words and phrases that they won't know, but I will be sure to go over that in class.

♫ Buy “The Best of Bach” (MP3 album) on the Official Halidon Music Store: https://bit.ly/2PI6VQm🎧 Listen to "Bach: Essential Classics" on Spotify: http://sp...