Amanda Kerr's Suzuki Violin and Fiddle Studio

May 3, 2026

     After two very lovely recitals, and with just one week left of the Spring Semester, I am realizing I need to send Summer Lesson information out ASAP! With the recitals out of the way, this is a lovely time to take lessons at a discounted rate, and use lesson time to focus on new projects as desired by the individual students. Although weekly lessons and group classes are optional over the summer, I would like to remind all of my current studio families that at least 4 summer private or group lessons will be required to secure a spot in the studio in the fall. (Or only 3 if you attend Suzuki Institute!) In addition to helping support the costs of keeping my studio running, an entire summer without lessons would be detrimental to your child's playing ability.    

     If you are a current studio family, you have a number of ways to sign up for summer lessons. The first being just to fill out the form at the bottom of my website. Additionally, you can log into my studio Portal and register for any of the available lesson times on the calendar. Finally, if you happen to be in the studio, you are also welcome to use the paper sign-up sheet down in my studio to sign up for summer lessons. Unlike the Fall and Spring semesters, Summer lessons are scheduled first-come-first-serve and are somewhat limited in availability due to the number of camps and performances I am committed to this summer. 

     In addition to lessons, the number of amazing music camps happening here in Anchorage (and beyond for those who are willing to travel) can be an incredibly inspirational experience where your young musicians can have the opportunity to make new violin friends from other studios, and work with world-class musicians and teachers. If you'd like to attend a camp with yours truly, might I recommend the Anchorage Suzuki Institute (June 1-5), the Cordova 4-H Music Camp (July 13-17), or the Alaska String Camps for Elementary (July 25-27), Middle School (July 28-31), and now High School (August 1-4).

     A couple of dates to mark down in your calendars now (so we don't forget by the end of the summer) are the 2026 Fall Semester Registration Due Date on August 8th, and the Mandatory Fall Parent Meeting and Potluck. I am also hoping to get us signed up for a set at the Alaska State Fair (hopefully the same day as the Fiddler's contest.) If that comes through, the parent meeting will be followed by a rehearsal for that performance. 

     For the all the scheduled dates as of now, you can check out the schedule page on my website, or log into the student portal to view the calendar there. 

    As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. I hope everyone has a lovely summer filled with music, fun, and hopefully some sunshine. I thank you all again for all the work you do as parents/caregivers to get these amazing young musicians to lessons, and all the support given to keep them practicing at home. It has been so lovely to experience the result of that hard work in the form of the beautiful music made and the sense of accomplishment and joy that comes from the students.