Richmond Summer Beginner Violin Half-Day Institute
No violin or music reading experience necessary!
In its 30 year history, the GreenSpring Summer Music Institutes have provided training to hundreds of talented musicians from across the United States and around the globe. From the novice to the advanced student, musicians focus on individual goals and musicianship classes in a supportive and inspiring musical environment. In addition, they receive one-on-one lessons with our distinguished faculty. Special seminar topics and fun social activities keep students engaged while also piquing their musical interests. We know students are thrilled with our course offerings as 90% of our students have returned year after year!
Want to learn to play the violin?
Join us for an exciting week of discovering the violin together!
No prior music or violin experience necessary!
We invite everyone to celebrate with an end-of-week performance for families and friends!
2026 DATES AND INFORMATION
Richmond Summer Beginner Violin Half-Day Institute
August 3-7, 2026
Half-Day 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond, Virginia
No experience required! Violins provided on site.
Ages 5-8
$525
The Ultimate Summer Violin Experience!
The Richmond Summer Beginner Violin Half-Day Institute Includes:
Introduction to playing the violin
Music reading skills
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Aural Listening activities
Ensemble and performance opportunities
Violins available for use at in-person Institutes
Fun social activities, and more!
Already play the violin and ready for a challenge? Consider attending our Richmond Conservatory Preparatory Program or Richmond Summer Chamber Music!
Meet the Faculty
Kyrie Beiler
Kyrie Beiler, began her musical journey in Harrisonburg, VA, where her love for playing violin was born. After 14 years of playing, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in violin performance. She began teaching private lessons in 2024, and loves to work with students whether they are six or over sixty. She teaches a wide range of repertoire, and though her main style is classical, she loves to broaden her students’ experience by introducing pop, folk, and other alternative styles to their repertoire. She loves to incorporate technique, history, and theory as tools to equip students to approach any work with confidence. Kyrie is passionate about making music fun and accessible for everyone in a way that suits their learning style and pace.
Kyrie has been involved with coaching at chamber music workshops for middle and high schoolers, has taught group lessons, and has been on staff at Red Wing Academy music camp as well as a faculty member for GreenSpring's Summer Institutes.
She has been an active violin performer throughout her life, particularly in her university experience. Kyrie performed with honors receiving chamber ensembles, in numerous musical theatre productions in the pit, and served as concertmaster and principal roles in her university symphony orchestra.
Kyrie holds a Bachelor of Music Performance at Shenandoah University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and studied under Dr. Akemi Takayama. She enjoys hanging out with her cat and going on adventures in her free time!
Location
The Richmond Summer Beginner Violin Institute is located in historic Richmond, Virginia at our GreenSpring Fan location. Spend your summer exploring the historic downtown, learning exciting repertoire, and making new friends!
Tuition & Registration
August 3-7, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 5-8
$525