Viola Lessons
OnSite | OnLine
About The Prindle School
The Prindle School is a music school in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts offering OnSite and OnLine private music lessons, classes, and ensembles.. We have over 40 faculty members offering music lessons on all instruments and voice in three convenient locations, as well as virtually via Zoom. Our faculty have a wealth of experience delivering exactly the right program of lessons for each individual client: young children as they begin their music journey, highly dedicated professional musicians, adult learners who hope to bring more joy into their lives, and everything in between. Our owners, Dan and Michelle Prindle, have 50 years of combined experience in music education. Dan holds a Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also teaches music theory and ear training at Williams College. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, is a Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in voice performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Meet Our Viola Faculty
Allie Schumacher
Allie Schumacher enjoys a diverse musical career as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher, and orchestral player. Currently earning her Masters degree at University of Massachusetts Amherst in the studio of Hyobi Sim, Allie fulfills a teaching assistant position and plays with the graduate string quartet as well as teaches both private students and chamber music ensembles. In addition to her concentrated focus on chamber music and pedagogy, she enjoys performing solo repertoire and playing with varied orchestral ensembles in the area.
