This past weekend, the North Florida String Festival brought together young musicians from across the region to showcase their dedication and passion for string music. The event, known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to artistic growth, provided a platform for students to not only perform but also receive invaluable feedback from seasoned professionals. Months…
DetailsA HUGE congratulations to students Himank Chaya, Simon Joos, and Donald Hinchman on their advancement to the University of Florida International Guitar Competition Semi-Finals! Himank, Simon, and Donald are part of MLE’s North Florida Suzuki School and study with Dr. Lougheed. Our hats are off to you! Keep up the great work!
. Due to the historic snowstorm, MLE will be closed from January 21 to January 23. We are prioritizing the safety of our students, families, and instructors during this time. MLE will reopen for lessons Friday, January 24.We appreciate your understanding and our instructors will reach out in regards to scheduling make-up lessons for the…
DetailsDate: August 17, 2024Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: 1344 Cross Creek Circle Join us for a fun-filled day at our Annual Open House! Whether you’re a music lover, a budding musician, or just looking for a fun family outing, this event is for you! What’s in Store: FREE Lessons: Try your hand at a…
DetailsWe are excited to announce that our executive director, Natasha Marsalli, was elected to the Florida Suzuki Association board of directors at last weekend’s general meeting. She has been serving as a member of the association’s Organizational Committee and as the Regional Coordinator for Northwest Florida and will continue in both of those roles while…
DetailsCongratulations to our wonderful student, 12-year-old Simon Joos (pictured on the far left) for his success at the 2024 Pensacola State College Guitar Competition. Simon is a student of Music Lessons Express’ North Florida Suzuki School where he studies with guitar program director, Dr. Ben Lougheed. Simon will be featured at the Pensacola Guitar Ensemble Spring…
DetailsNorth Florida Suzuki violin students Ethan Cannon (11th grade) and Pavit Patel (8th grade) represented their school, Florida State University Schools, at the 2024 Florida All-State orchestras in Tampa this past weekend. The 2024 Florida Music Educators Conference which hosts the All-State ensembles is one of the largest music education professional development events in the…
DetailsLast weekend’s Florida Guitar Festival drew competitors andclinicians from all around the country to Tallahassee. Prominently featured in the opening concert and masterclasses were our advanced guitar students from MLE’s North Florida Suzuki School. Students Antonia Nowels, Kabeer Aggarwal, Simon Joos, Jemmy Qin, Donald Hinchman, Terry Lin, and Himank Chhaya performed in masterclasses for…
DetailsAbout ten years ago, we started Tallahassee’s first Suzuki violin program with three young PreTwinklers and their wonderful parents. Today, we have the region’s only Suzuki school with an enrollment of about sixty students and four teaching staff who have trained with and are registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. With…
DetailsEarlier this month, some of MLE’s string students participated in the 2022 Leon County All-District Orchestra. All-District is an auditioned ensemble showcasing the best middle and high school students from the Big Bend region. Students come together for a week to work with elite ensemble coaches and conductors and then finish the week with a…
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