Nissa's String Academy

A great practice session can happen almost anywhere.

A quiet corner of the living room.
A shady spot on the porch.
A favorite chair by the window.
Even outside on a beautiful summer evening.

The "perfect" practice space isn't about having fancy equipment—it's about finding a place where you can focus, learn, and enjoy making music.

Where is your, or your student's, favorite place to practice?

Share a photo in the comments, we'd love to see it!

🎻☀️ Spitfire Fiddle Band Summer Session is here! ☀️🎻

Join us this summer for 8 weeks of old-time fiddle tunes, community music-making, and a fun, encouraging rehearsal environment at Nissa’s String Academy.

The Spitfire Fiddle Band is open to all ages and skill levels, with Monday night rehearsals beginning next week!

Whether you’re new to fiddling or already love the style, come make music with us this summer.

Enrollment is now open! 🎶
Learn more at nissasstringacademy.com/spitfire-fiddle-band

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

For generations, music has been part of Memorial Day observances—community bands, orchestras, and local musicians gathering to play in ceremonies and bring people together in reflection and gratitude. Many of these traditions grew in the late 1800s as towns marked what was then called Decoration Day.

As a reminder, the academy is closed as we observe the holiday and take a short break to begin the summer season.

Wishing your family a meaningful and restful day.

Summer is one of the best times to start (or keep going with) music. ☀️🎻

Schedules are a little more relaxed, there’s more room to explore, and students often make some of their biggest progress during these months.

Whether your child is continuing lessons or just getting started, we offer flexible summer options designed to fit your family’s schedule.

✨ New students welcome
✨ Summer-only lesson options available
✨ End-of-summer recital to celebrate progress

Spots tend to fill quickly once school is out—if you’re thinking about summer lessons, now’s the time to reach out.

Ready to get started? Call or email us to enroll!
📞 (402) 440-1473
💻 [email protected]

Summer lessons run June 1st, 2026 - August 9th, 2026.

You don’t have to be musical to raise a musical kid. 🎻

You don’t need to read music.
You don’t need to know how to tune an instrument.
You don’t even need to know if it sounds “right.”

What matters most is something much simpler:

Showing up.
Helping them build a routine.
Encouraging them on the hard days.

That’s it.

Some of the most successful students we see have parents who will tell you, “I have no idea what’s going on… but we practice anyway.”

And that’s more than enough.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to support your child in music, you're already on the right path.

Practice doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

Some days it’s smooth.
Some days it’s squeaky.
Some days it’s just showing up for 10 minutes, and that still counts.
And some days it's just fun.

Every practice builds something important! 🎻

Celebrate the hard work and growth of our students at our Spring Recital! 🌷

Join us Sunday, April 19 for a full day of music filled with courage, progress, and joy—including a special performance from our Spitfire Fiddle Band at the 7 PM recital!

Spring Recitals • Free & open to the public
🗓 Sunday, April 19
🕐 1 PM | 3 PM | 7 PM
📍 Saint Paul United Methodist Church

Our Adult Recital will take place at 5 PM (private event), also at the church.

Bring your family and friends and come support these dedicated musicians, we can’t wait to share this music with you! 🎶