As spring turns to summer, we have an exciting lineup of events coming up! In May, our string instructors in association with the North Florida Suzuki School (NFSS) will be hosting an excerpt masterclass both in person at our studio and over Zoom. Additionally, the Florida Suzuki Association will be hosting a senior recital. In…
A huge congratulations to all of the students who were chosen to participate in the Leon County All-District Orchestra! The concert was held at the Chiles Auditorium. Our very own Charlie Liem, Maxwell VanLandingham, Stafford VanLandingham, and Pavit Patel were amongst these musicians. Charlie and Pavit are students of Music Lessons Express Director…
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of four talented violin students from Music Lessons Express who have earned spots in the 2025 Leon County All-District Orchestra! Please join us in congratulating Pavit Patel, Charlie Liem, Maxwell VanLandingham, and Stafford VanLandingham on this achievement. The All-District Orchestra is a highly competitive honor ensemble with…
A huge congratulations to 6-year-old Julian Ugay-Coke for his impressive first-place win in the 7-10 year old age category of the Big Bend Community Orchestra Concerto Competition! Julian started lessons two years ago at the age of 4 with the North Florida Suzuki School program at Music Lessons Express, and currently studies under…
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…
Date: 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…
We 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…
Congratulations 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…
North 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…
Last 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…