East Community Center
Summer Beginning Violin Class
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Class Details

Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Level: Beginning — no experience needed
Tuition: $190 for the session
Location: East Community Center 5933 S Fairfield St, Littleton, CO 80120

About the Class

Join us for an exciting introduction to the violin! With over 25 years of teaching experience, Lisa Appleton is licensed Music K–12 through the Colorado State Board of Education and holds a degree in Music Education from the University of Denver. Emphasizing the fun in playing an instrument, each class is tailored for student success by combining traditional note reading and Suzuki methods. Scale study, sight-reading, and modeling techniques for home practice build student confidence.

“The mission of my program is to build community, develop student social emotional skills, and make the world a more beautiful place.”
— Lisa Appleton

• First class will be an instrument demonstration day for students and parents
• Violins available to loan — no instrument? No problem! Contact us for details
• Beginning cello or viola? Contact Lisa — she may be able to fit you into the class

The Perfect Gateway to Orchestra

Lisa’s beginning violin class is designed to complement LCMA’s Summer Orchestra Program. Students who start here will build the foundational skills — posture, tone, and bow technique — that set them up for success when they’re ready to join the Intermediate or Advanced Orchestra.

Class Schedule — Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

May 28 – June 4 – June 11 – June 18 – June 25
July 2 – July 9 – July 16 – July 23 – August 6

End-of-Summer Concert

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Littleton High School Theater or Newton Middle School Stage (TBD)
Performing: Violin, Orchestra, Guitar, Choir & Jazz

Meet Your Instructor
Lisa Appleton

With over 25 years of violin teaching experience, Lisa Appleton is a Licensed Music educator (K–12) through the Colorado State Board of Education and holds a degree in Music Education from the University of Denver.

Lisa’s classes are designed to make learning the violin fun and achievable. She combines traditional note reading with Suzuki methods — giving students both literacy and a strong musical ear from day one. Each class includes scale study, sight-reading, and practical techniques students can use to practice confidently at home.

Lisa’s mission is simple: build community, develop social-emotional skills, and make the world a more beautiful place — one bow stroke at a time.

Questions:  Contact Lisa Appleton at .