LCA Strings Program

Laramie Christian Academy × Cornerstone Music Studios

We are excited to continue growing the strings program at Laramie Christian Academy for the 2026–2027 school year!

This fall, LCA students will have two opportunities to study string instruments with Cornerstone Music Studios: Introduction to Violin for beginning students and LCA Orchestra for students ready to continue developing their musicianship in an ensemble.

Both courses begin the first week of September and meet twice each week on the LCA campus.

Choose your Course

Introduction to Violin

IA welcoming first step into string playing.

Introduction to Violin is designed for students who are curious about music and ready to learn a string instrument for the first time.

Students will learn on the violin, building foundational skills that can later transfer to violin, viola, or cello. No previous musical experience is required.

    • Students in 4th grade and above

    • Beginners and students with little or no previous string experience

    • Students who would like to explore a string instrument in a structured, encouraging group environment

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
    During school hours
    Laramie Christian Academy
    Begins the first week of September

  • $60/month beginning September 1

    *Includes instruction and course materials. DOES NOT include instrument rental.

  • Students will develop:

    • Proper instrument setup, posture, and care

    • Beginning violin technique and tone production

    • Foundational rhythm and music-reading skills

    • Listening and ensemble skills

    • Musical confidence and independence

    • The foundations needed for continued participation in orchestra

    Our goal is not simply to introduce students to the violin, but to give them a strong beginning from which they can continue growing as musicians.

Register for

Introduction to Violin

LCA Orchestra

The next step: making music together.

We are thrilled to introduce the LCA Orchestra this fall!

This ensemble gives continuing string students the opportunity to take the skills they have learned individually and use them where string playing truly comes alive: making music with other musicians.

Students will continue developing technique, music reading, listening, ensemble awareness, and musicianship while learning to rehearse and perform as an orchestra.

  • LCA Orchestra is open to:

    • Students who have completed Cornerstone Music Studios' Introduction to Violin course

    • Students with previous string experience who are admitted by audition

    Students with prior experience who are unsure which course is appropriate are welcome to contact Cornerstone Music Studios about placement.

  • Orchestra students may continue playing violin or, excitingly, may choose to transition to viola or cello!

    This gives students the opportunity to discover a new role within the string family while helping us develop the full sound of our growing orchestra.

    The Orchestra registration form will ask students to select their preferred instrument:

    Violin • Viola • Cello

  • Mondays & Fridays
    Durning school hours
    Laramie Christian Academy
    Begins the first week of September

  • $60/month beginning September 1

    *Includes instruction and course materials. DOES NOT include instrument rental.

  • Playing in an ensemble teaches skills that cannot be developed in quite the same way alone. Students learn to listen across the room, match their sound with others, follow a conductor, contribute to a section, and understand how their individual part fits into a larger musical whole.

    Just as importantly, students experience the joy and responsibility of creating something together.

Register for LCA Orchestra

Instruments & Rentals

Students will need an appropriately sized instrument for class.

We continue to recommend D&L Music for instrument rentals.

All students must be sized before the school year begins.

Children grow quickly, and an instrument that fit correctly last semester may no longer be the appropriate size. Every participating student—new and returning—needs to be sized or re-sized at LCA's Back-to-School Night on August 19 or 20.

Please do not assume that your student's instrument from last year still fits.

Students entering Orchestra who would like to switch to viola or cello should also be sized for their new instrument before arranging a rental.

We will be available at Back-to-School Night to help families determine the correct instrument and size and answer questions about rentals.

Once rented, instruments should be labeled with the student’s name and delivered to their LCA classroom teacher on or before August 31.

  • “What stands out about Cornerstone Music Studios is the thoughtful way Erin teaches. She’s clearly invested in her students’ long-term success, not just quick results. The foundation she’s given our child will last for years.”

    Happy Parent

  • “Erin has a gift for teaching children. She meets them exactly where they are and builds both skill and confidence. Our family has loved being part of Cornerstone Music Studios.”

    Parent of Musicians

  • “Violin lessons at Cornerstone are fun and challenging at the same time. I’m proud of how much I’ve learned, and I feel more confident every time I play.”

    Young Musician