Did you know... that playing a musical instrument improves academic performance and one's overall success in life?!
"Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other because rhythm & harmony find their way into the secret places of the soul." -- Plato
Whitson String Studio, founded by Margaret Whitson, specializes in group and private instruction. It also provides the community with Whitson Strings, a hand-selected group of professional musicians available to hire for all types of private engagements and special events.
The Studio's instruction program offers students of all ages excellent classical training on viola, violin and beginning cello by developing the same foundational tools necessary to succeed in school and beyond. Studies repeatedly show that the commitment and discipline required to play a musical instrument are also the key ingredients to a successful education, career and life.
Margaret Whitson has an extensive background in music education & performance dating back to the 1970's when she joined her husband, the late William Whitson (Founder of the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra) in working with over 125 musicians a week. Since relocating to the Central Coast in 2003, Ms. Whitson has quickly become a highly respected and sought after professional musician and private string teacher in the area. Her various roles include Violist with the San Luis Obispo Symphony and her own ensemble, Whitson Strings, Viola Coach for the San Luis Obispo County Youth Symphony, Founder & Conductor of Debut Strings Orchestra, Instructor with the SLO County Strings in the Schools Program.
Please contact the Studio for more information and pricing.
