ASO String Academy

The mission of the ASO String Academy is to provide an opportunity for excellence in the pursuit of high-quality musical education, based on the methods and philosophies of Shinichi Suzuki, Mimi Zweig and Paul Rolland. This is a proven method for developing confidence, creative thinking, and a general work ethic that will assist students' musical and non-musical endeavors. The students of the Academy receive weekly group and private lessons, as well as performance opportunities throughout the semester.

The ASO String Academy is fortunate to have a faculty of world-class musicians and teachers.

New Student? Contact the director kwilliamson@arkansassymphony.org at time of registration.

Offering weekly private and group lessons for violin and cello

  • For violin, we accept students ages 4 -18.
  • For cello, we accept students ages 7-18.
  • Offering group and individual performance opportunities
    • Private lessons once a week (lesson length and teacher assignment determined by the instructor) *please check with instructor before registering for a new lesson duration
    • Teachers for the private lesson might be different from the group lesson

DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE DIRECTOR WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP OR FOR A COPY OF THE ACADEMY HANDBOOK

Fees (based on the length of private lessons)

Fees include all group and private lessons and activities in the semester

30-minute private lessons: $550

REGISTER FOR 30-MINUTE LESSONS

45-minute private lessons: $710

REGISTER FOR 45-MINUTE LESSONS

60-minute private lessons: $870

REGISTER FOR 45-MINUTE LESSONS

VIOLIN CLASS TIMES

  • Mondays
    • Book 1 Violin: Mondays 6:00 - 6:45 PM Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine
  • Tuesdays
    • Intermediate Class (Book 2-3): Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine
    • Advanced Violin & Viola Class (Book 4+): Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm Classroom 2 with Ms. Katherine

CELLO CLASS TIMES

  • Mondays
    • Beginner Cello: Mondays 5:00 - 5:45 PM Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
    • Book 1 Cello: Mondays 6:00 - 6:45 PM Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
  • Tuesdays
    • Intermediate Class (Book 2-3): Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo
    • Advanced Cello Class (Book 4+): Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm Classroom 1 with Ms. Jo

2025-2026 Schedule

Spring '26 Dates: Monday, January 12th - Sunday, May 3rd.
Make-up week: May 4th - May 9th.
Fall 2025 Schedule

Faculty Contact Information

Katherine Williamson

Director/Violin Instructor

Lauren Pokorzynski

Violin Instructor

Geronimo Oyenard

Violin Instructor

Joanna Klett

Cello instructor

501-666-1761, Ext. 121