String Project
Low-cost, high-quality instruction on orchestral stringed instruments
The mission of the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre String Project is to offer low-cost, high-quality instruction on orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass. The program supports existing public school string programs and provides string education to those enrolled in schools where no program is available. An additional purpose of all String Projects in the country is to offer supervised teaching experience to music majors, to better prepare them for teaching in K-12 classes or for offering private instruction.
The String Project offers classes on Saturday mornings and private lessons seven days a week. Students will perform in a concert at the end of each semester.
The ASU String Project is a member of the National String Project Consortium and won the Robert Jesselson String Project Consortium Award for the nation’s most outstanding String Project in 2005.
2026-27 instruction
The ASU String Project is pleased to be able to offer in-person and virtual private lessons and in-person Saturday classes. Virtual instruction will be via the Zoom platform, and the teacher will provide a link for students to click.
For information about String Project classes and lessons, and to meet some of the teachers, please click here.
Registration for fall semester Spring Project classes and private lessons is now open.
Registration for spring semester opens in January.
Register for fall private lessons
Information meeting for parents and new students (required):
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7-7:30 p.m.
Music building, 5th Floor Recital Hall
Come meet the teachers! You may bring registration forms to this meeting. Please allow extra time for parking.
Download the flyer (English and Spanish)
Scholarships and information
The String Project's goal is to provide low-cost, high-quality instruction. Our tuition rates are kept as low as possible: $10.00 per class and $17.00 per lesson.
Scholarship applications MUST be submitted no later than Sept. 8, 2026.
To apply for a scholarship:
- Complete a Scholarship Application (English and Spanish).
- Include the name of your school orchestra teacher or another music teacher.
- Attach proof of need (for example, eligibility for free/reduced lunch and statement about your situation).
- Submit your application here no later than September 8. After we receive your application, we will email a discount code to allow you to complete your application for the reduced tuition.
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 480-965-2659
Mail: Margaret Schmidt
ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre
P.O. Box 870405
Tempe, AZ 85287-0405
Scholarship applications and lesson schedules must submitted by Sept. 8. If you submit your application and lesson schedule after Sept. 8, we cannot guarantee that you will be accepted for private lessons.
Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.
Where can I find more information about classes and lessons?
Information meeting video about lessons and classes.