Ina Strings Studio

Violin and Viola Lessons

The Ina Strings Studio offers Suzuki and traditional violin and viola lessons for students of all ages.

Lessons are available online or in person on the East and West sides of Madison.

I offer weekly individual lessons geared for each student's age, ability, and goals. Lessons are available at two locations in Madison, Wisconsin: on the east side on Richard St and on the west side on Seybold Rd. I also provide online lessons on request.

My approach to teaching is a unique blend of my own European and American education, mixed with principles of the Suzuki philosophy and Paul Rolland teaching. I draw upon many years of experience as a teacher and a performer to apply a variety of music and teaching tools that help each student achieve their best potential.

I am passionate about teaching and feel that a friendly, personalized learning environment is important. My emphasis is on developing essential instrumental skills, such as proper posture, technique, beautiful tone, and musicianship. The ultimate goal is for each student to become not only a good musician but also a well-rounded person by learning character-building skills including discipline, time management, independent thinking, patience, and self-esteem.

Teaching Studio

Studio Emphasis

• Suzuki violin and viola

• Traditional violin and viola

• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels

• Ages 5+ (including adult)

Lesson Focus

• Learn proper technique

• Continued instrumental skill development

• Music theory and solfège

• WYSO audition preparation

• College audition preparation

• School orchestra repertoire assistance

Areas of Distinction

• Training in multiple traditions (American, Bulgarian/Russian, German)

• Registered training at Suzuki Association of the Americas

• Pursues ongoing professional development

• Member of Independent String Teachers of Madison, American String Teachers Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki Association of Wisconsin

• Accomplished performer (Madison Symphony Orchestra, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra)

Contact me for tuition rates

My studio is full for the Spring Semester. Please check back after May 15 for the next semester schedule.

Fall Semester

Bulgarian-born violist Ina Georgieva has taught violin and viola privately for almost 15 years. She holds bachelor's degrees in viola performance from the National Academy of Music (Bulgaria) and Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt–Weimar (Germany), and a master's degree from Texas Christian University (USA).

Ina received her training in the Suzuki method at the American Suzuki Institute with Nancy Lokken and Beth Titterington and the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute with Liz Arbus. She has also done pedagogy work at Indiana University with Mimi Zweig.

She is on the faculty of Suzuki Strings of Madison and coaches chamber music at Farley's House of Pianos. Ina is also a member of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. She was previously with Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Sofia State Opera (Bulgaria), Theater Erfurt (Germany), and New Symphony Orchestra (Bulgaria).

About Ina