Transforming Lives Through Music
High-Quality String Education Inspired by El Sistema for Boston’s Inner City Children
Boston String Academy (BSA) is a non-profit organization providing rigorous string instrument instruction to children in under-served communities. The program is based on the Venezuelan El Sistema philosophy that utilizes music as a vehicle for social change.
BSA aims to provide instruction of the highest quality, laying a musical foundation that could take a child to college or conservatory. Instruction of this caliber is something traditionally available only to higher income students whose parents have the means to purchase private instruction. The BSA program makes mastery of a string instrument reachable by eliminating obstacles that stand in an inner city family’s way.
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TESTIMONIAL
Their approach to playing, their approach to personal contact with their instruments which is so important at an early stage. If one learns correctly how to maneuver an instrument so to speak from the beginning, they really have a huge advantage over their span of their musical careers. This would be an ideal program for any kid.
IRINA MURESANU
Violin Prefessor at University of The Boston Conservatory
I left the concert feeling uplifted artistically and spiritually, recognizing that I just witnessed the best possible outcome of music education.
CYNTHIA PRICE-GLYNN
Dean of Harp/Guitar at the Boston Conservatory
They are not only talented as teachers, but also have critical leadership skills that reflect an ability to mobilize resources to achieve their passion for teaching and enrich the arts community in Boston. Because of their success at this program, they have an established fan base of students and parents eager to follow their dedicated methods. Their model is a solid one and should be shared with the larger world.
ERIK GREGORY
PHD
I have been observing and have experience with a lot of schools and string programs which has nothing to do with what you have. It is so impressive. I was in such an impression for many days that I cannot forget these wonderful kids. How well they organized, how well they play, and it is very important that they get a lot of attention from their teachers.
SOPHIE VILKER
Violin professor at new England conservatory
What a terrific thing you have done. The students show clearly that you are teaching them well; they are infused with love of music, love of playing…they are disciplined, well-trained, motivated…you are teaching them in such a well-rounded way. It is very exciting!
JUDITH EISSENBERG
Profesor of music at Brandeis university and Boston conservatory
It has been an honor to mentor this program. The progress that the children have shown is outstanding and the dedication and quality of these teachers is exceptional and truly irreplaceable. I have very high hopes for their future
RICTOR NOREN
Violin and viola professor boston convervatory and New England conservatory
Their approach to playing, their approach to personal contact with their instruments which is so important at an early stage. If one learns correctly how to maneuver an instrument so to speak from the beginning, they really have a huge advantage over their span of their musical careers. This would be an ideal program for any kid.
IRINA MURESANU
Violin Prefessor at University of The Boston Conservatory
I left the concert feeling uplifted artistically and spiritually, recognizing that I just witnessed the best possible outcome of music education.
CYNTHIA PRICE-GLYNN
Dean of Harp/Guitar at the Boston Conservatory
They are not only talented as teachers, but also have critical leadership skills that reflect an ability to mobilize resources to achieve their passion for teaching and enrich the arts community in Boston. Because of their success at this program, they have an established fan base of students and parents eager to follow their dedicated methods. Their model is a solid one and should be shared with the larger world.
ERIK GREGORY
PHD
I have been observing and have experience with a lot of schools and string programs which has nothing to do with what you have. It is so impressive. I was in such an impression for many days that I cannot forget these wonderful kids. How well they organized, how well they play, and it is very important that they get a lot of attention from their teachers.
SOPHIE VILKER
Violin professor at new England conservatory
What a terrific thing you have done. The students show clearly that you are teaching them well; they are infused with love of music, love of playing…they are disciplined, well-trained, motivated…you are teaching them in such a well-rounded way. It is very exciting!
JUDITH EISSENBERG
Profesor of music at Brandeis university and Boston conservatory
It has been an honor to mentor this program. The progress that the children have shown is outstanding and the dedication and quality of these teachers is exceptional and truly irreplaceable. I have very high hopes for their future
RICTOR NOREN
Violin and viola professor boston convervatory and New England conservatory
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