Allen Violin Studio

07/31/2025

There are two spots open for new private students in the studio calendar for the 2025-2026 school year - 3:30 pm on Monday or Wednesday. These would be the perfect times for a middle schooler who can come right after school, an elementary schooler with an early release time or who is able to leave school a little early, or a homeschooler.

Learn more and book your free consultation call on our website!

Private violin studio in Northern Virginia offering private and group lessons to students of all ages.

07/26/2025

Please enjoy this performance of "The Duchess of Devonshire's Reel" by Ignatius Sancho from our Celebration Concert!

You can find this arrangement in Volume 1 of Music by Black Composers - we love it!

07/24/2025

Join our studio at the City of Fairfax Regional Library on Saturday, August 9, for a special violin storytelling event - details at the link!

Students from the Allen and Price Violin Studios will present a concert of popular movie favorites combined with a reading of The Paper Bag Princess, by Robert Munsch. Come dressed...

07/20/2025

AVS alum Ethan is halfway through his master's degree in violin at NYU and unfortunately lost his job recently, meaning he needs emergency financial assistance to be able to continue and finish his degree. Ethan is a wonderful musician and person and the music world needs him!

If you are able to give, any amount will be helpful!

https://gofund.me/4607e2a0

07/16/2025

I'm now booking consultation calls with prospective new families! Learn more about my studio at the link and book yours today!

http://www.claireallenviolin.com/violinlessons.html

07/12/2025

I'm so excited to be offering some new violinists and their parents/caregivers the opportunity to get started with violin this fall!

http://www.claireallenviolin.com/beginning-violin-class.html

06/23/2025

The 2024-2025 Allen Violin Studio. I loved working with all these wonderful students this year!

06/23/2025

We had nine AVS students attend Blue Ridge Suzuki Camp this past week along with their families, and Ms. Claire taught as part of the faculty! See if you can spot us all in the grand finale Twinkle at our last concert!

06/07/2025

Free concerts for children this summer!

FREE CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT SERIES BEGIN SATURDAY, JUNE 14!! ☀️🎉
School's out soon and we've got the perfect way to kick off summer break with the kiddos. 🎶🎸 Check out the line up of kid friendly concerts and events across : https://bit.ly/2KNlqzn

06/03/2025

Almost 20 years ago, in 2007, I took my Every Child Can and Suzuki Book One teacher training after I had finished my freshman year of college. Today, I completed my training for Books 9 and 10. It’s been a wild journey, and some days I feel very Suzuki and other days I don’t, but I am so grateful for everything I’ve learned and the encouragement of my teacher trainer to take what I’ve learned and use in a way that makes the most sense for me and my students. I am grateful to have even more tools in my teacher toolkit - I can teach “Suzuki” for really little kids, but I can also do scales and etudes all day long to help build a solid advanced technique. For most of my students I find a blend that works best for them.

So what’s next? I’m taking a violin and Timani class this month, and then, well, who knows? That’s the beauty. I don’t know what I don’t know yet, but I’m excited to find out.

05/04/2025

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04/30/2025

Great podcast episode for people supporting young musicians in practice - a must-listen this week!

This week our guest is someone who really inspires me as a teacher: music eductor, pianist, podcaster, author and more from Ireland: Nicola Cantan.  Links in this episode: Nicola Cantan’s Website: Find Christine’s Books on Bookshop.org