Dr. Valerie Prebys
Violin & Viola Specialist
BM · New England Conservatory
MM · Indiana University
DM · Florida State University
ABOUT DR. VAL'S TEACHING
Dr. Val brings over 28 years of teaching experience and roots deep in Tallahassee's musical community to every student. She believes that dedicated study of the violin allows children to develop strengths of character that benefit them in all areas of life, and she is committed to making that journey a joyful one.
TEACHING FRAMEWORKS
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SAA registered training
Suzuki Pedagogy
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Repertoire sung & internalized
Do-re-mi Solfège
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Montessori, Suzuki, & Kodály learning
Kaleidoscopes for Violin
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STEM principles combined with Musical Arts
"String Theory" · STEAM
The Juilliard School · Harvard University · New England Conservatory · Vanderbilt University · NYU · Indiana University Jacobs School of Music · Washington University in St. Louis · University of Virginia · Penn State · University of Florida · Florida State University
VALERIE'S STUDENTS HAVE GONE ON TO STUDY AT
Above all, Valerie cares deeply about the wellbeing as well as the progress of her students. Her studio is a warm, nurturing space where children are free to follow their passion and curiosity, and where every family feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Dr. Val is sensitive and adaptable to all learning styles, and her studio is proudly neurodiversity-friendly. Her "String Theory" Music Theory curriculum brings STEAM learning into every lesson, connecting the physics and mathematics of sound directly to the violin — so students don't just play music, they understand it.
At the heart of Valerie's teaching is Kaleidoscopes for Violin — an innovative framework developed by Elise Winters that unites the Suzuki "mother tongue" approach with rich, integrated musicianship. At the core of every student's learning, they sing all of their songs in "do-re-mi" solfège, building a deep, intuitive musicianship from the inside out.
Neurodiversity-friendly
STUDIO VALUES
All learning styles
Parent partnership
Whole-child care