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"​At the age of 10 I made the decision that I wanted to study and further my musical career under Claire Allen; however, little did I know that in the process I would gain not only a teacher, but a mentor, role model, and friend, all at the same time. Having worked with Claire for nine years, I am proud to say that I have grown in every way imaginable, from my technique and intonation, to becoming a self-aware and confident musician and young adult."  

​-Anastasia, 2022 Studio Graduate, now studying neuroscience at Virginia Tech
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The Allen Violin Studio Includes...
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     * Private lessons
     * Group Classes
     * Performance Opportunities
     * Guest Workshops
     * Support for parents and caregivers of young musicians
​     * A family-oriented musical community

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Lessons:
  • Allow the student to learn at their own pace from the teacher, with parental/caregiver support
  • Form the core of each student's musical education
  • Follow a modified-Suzuki curriculum that includes pieces from the Suzuki books as well as:
    • Scales
    • Etudes
    • Physical exercises
    • Repertoire from the Violin Music by Women anthologies
    • Repertoire from the Music by Black Composer anthologies
Group Classes:
  • ​Provide communal support for progress
  • Give students opportunities to connect and have fun together with their music
  • Build valuable ensemble skills
  • Offer performance practice opportunities
  • Reinforce musical and technical concepts from private lessons.
Performances
  • Solo Recitals
  • Community group performances
  • Group ensemble concerts
  • And more!
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"Our daughters, ages 5 and 8, have been at Allen Violin Studio for a couple years now, and we love it here! Claire strikes an impressive balance between setting high standards/expectations and pursuing them in a healthy way that recognizes kids are kids (and that every kid is different). Claire places a lot of emphasis on laying a strong foundation for their violin technique and listening and practice routine, which is helping set us up well for the long-term. We also appreciate the workshops, group lessons, recitals, and other activities that are part of the Allen Violin Studio in addition to weekly individual lessons, and our girls have learned a lot from these experiences. We'd highly recommend Claire and the Allen Violin Studio to anyone looking for a violin learning experience that is both rigorous and well-rounded! "
- Vinu Ilakkuvan & Senthil Sockalingam, current studio parents
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Student Performances