Suzuki Violin
Our Suzuki violin program begins with kids as young as three and teaches them and their parents how to progress from learning to hold the violin to playing advanced repertoire while building life skills that will serve them on any journey they take.
Who:
Students and parents ages 3-18 and their parents
Where:
Music Lessons Express Studio
(1344 Cross Creek Circle, Suite 3, Tallahassee, FL)
Cost:
$170+ per month for weekly private lessons and weekly studio classes
Suzuki Violin Program Schedule
PreTwinkle Studio Class, Wednesdays from 5:00-5:45
Book 1 Studio Class, Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30
Book 2 Studio Class, Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30
Upper Level Group Class, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-7:30
Have additional questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Meet our Violin Instructors!
Executive Director and Violin Instructor
Natasha Marsalli
Natasha is the executive director at Music Lessons Express, where she has taught since 2010. She holds degrees in music education and violin performance from Florida State University. Natasha is a registered teacher with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and regularly performs with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. When she is not teaching and performing, Natasha enjoys working in her vegetable garden, baking sourdough bread, hiking, and camping with her husband and four-year-old daughter. Learn more about Natasha HERE.
Violin Instructor
Erika Sciascia
Erika is a professional violinist and teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience studying the violin. She is a member of several professional orchestras, including Pensacola Symphony, Valdosta Symphony, and Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. She was recently appointed concertmaster of the Panama City Symphony. She holds B.M. and M.M. degrees in violin performance from FSU and a MAS in Musical Performance and Interpretation from the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland. Erika is registered to teach Suzuki Book 1 with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She enjoys baking, hiking, and visiting her family’s pet goats in her free time. Learn more about Erika HERE.
Violin and Viola Instructor
Hunter Sanchez
Hunter is a professional musician and doctoral candidate in viola performance at Florida State University. He holds a B.M. in violin performance and a B.M.E. in instrumental education from Oklahoma State University. He previously taught at the Oklahoma State Community Music School, where he completed registration in Suzuki Book 1 with Esther Fellows. Hunter is an active performer who plays violin and viola with orchestras and regional chamber groups. During his free time, he enjoys going to Disney World, collecting rare plants, and spending time with his two dogs. Learn more about Hunter HERE.
“We are so grateful to North Florida Suzuki School! When our son started violin lessons six years ago, we had no idea what a powerful influence it would have on our entire family. It has not only helped our son grow musically, but it has helped him gain the confidence to embrace challenging goals and the discipline to put in the hard work needed to achieve them. Ms. Natasha is an amazing teacher who knows exactly how to inspire and provide the right guidance to both students and parents to make it a learning, growing and bonding experience for the whole family.”