The UKSP provides instrument instruction on violin, viola, and cello for children ages seven and up. The program's mission is to offer a comprehensive music education that includes instruction in various subjects related to string playing including technique building, performance, and music theory. The UKSP also provides a platform for the UK School of Music students serving as student teachers to gain valuable teaching experience.
The UK String Project is a member of the National String Project Consortium, an organization committed to the development and growth of string education across the nation.
The UKSP has a limited number of instruments for students who need additional financial assistance. Please carefully review the program information before registering, and contact Dr. Tze-Ying Wu with any questions.
The UK String Project is only accepting returning students this spring. If your student was hoping to start lessons with UKSP, please check back in the future to see about new student registration in later semesters.
Program Period: February 5 - May 4, 2024
Registration Deadline: January 14, 2024
Program Format: In-person instruction. Classes and lessons will meet at the University of Kentucky School of Music (465 Rose Street, Lexington, KY, 40506). Zoom lessons may be offered as an alternative if the scheduling or room availability is inconvenient for private lessons.
- Class Schedule
Each week, we offer:
- 50-minute group classes
- Group classes are arranged by instruments and playing levels. Below is a tentative schedule that may change based on enrollment and room availability.
- Cello A (Beginner) - Saturday 11 - 11:50 PM
- Cello B (Advanced) - Saturday 12 - 12:50 PM
- Viola (Mixed level) - Saturday 1:30 - 2: 50 PM
- Violin B (Intermediate) - Saturday 2- 2:50 PM
- Violin A (Beginner) - Saturday 3 - 3:50 PM
- Violin C (Advanced) - Saturday 4 - 4:50 PM
- Group classes are arranged by instruments and playing levels. Below is a tentative schedule that may change based on enrollment and room availability.
30-minute private lesson (time arranged between the teacher and the student)
The UKSP requires parental involvement for group classes and private lessons.
- 50-minute group classes
- Fees
- Lessons With Student Teacher, $155: includes weekly group lessons and all the other activities, with weekly private lessons with student teachers. This option is not available for cello for the Spring semester. Open enrollment for all other returning students.
- Lessons With Master Teacher, $230: includes weekly group lessons and all the other activities, with weekly private lessons with master teachers. Selective enrollment, please contact Dr. Tze-Ying Wu for approval prior to registering.
- Lessons with master teachers may be observed by UK students from the string methods class or UKSP interns.
- Program Calendar
- March 11-16, UK Spring Break, no classes or lessons
- March 23, no group classes, teachers attending a conference
- March 30, Solo Recitals, at 3p, 4p, and 5p, location TBD
- May 4, Spring Concert, 9:45a dress rehearsal and 11a concert at the Singletary Recital Hall
- Instruments
Students need to obtain their own instruments, however, the UKSP has a limited number of instruments for students who need additional financial assistance. Please contact Dr. Tze-Ying Wu for more information.
- Faculty
Master Teachers
- Dr. Tze-Ying Wu, violin/viola instructor, director of UKSP, and Assistant Professor of Viola and String Education at the University of Kentucky Tzeying.wu@uky.edu
- Ethan Young, cello instructor ethanyoung0315@gmail.com
- Madison Ebel, violin instructor, madison.ebel@uky.edu
Student Teachers
- Student teachers are trained and supervised by master teachers. The roster varies from year to year.
Please contact Dr. Tze-Ying Wu for any questions.
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