Solvang Conservatory
436 First Street, Suite 103A
Solvang, CA 93463 USA
Tel: 805-714-0775
diane@solvang-conservatory.org
Welcome to the web site of the Solvang Conservatory! We are
located in Solvang, California, approximately 40 miles northwest
of Santa Barbara. The Conservatory is a private music school under the direction
of Diane Byington. She teaches violin, viola, and cello to students age 5
through adult and Music Together ® classes for
children from
birth-kindergarten and their parents.
Diane Byington holds a B.M. in violin performance from the University of
Southern California, a M.A. in performance practice from the University of
California at Riverside, and a Certificate in Kodaly from Holy Names College in
Oakland. She is a Music Together Center Director. Her main teacher
has been Alice Schoenfeld. Prior to moving to Solvang in 1986 she was active
as a freelance musician in the Los Angeles area and taught at the Colburn
School, the Claremont School of Music, and the Inland Suzuki Music School.
The Solvang Conservatory Philosophy
Our approach to music is based on the belief
that musical expression is an essential component of the human
experience and that all children are born with the capacity to
develop into fine musicians. It is the responsibility of the
parents and teachers to create an environment within which each
child may grow to know and love music. Attention is given to each
of the components which help a student become successful in
music: development of aural ability, good practice habits,
support of the family, mastery of technique, peer support,
performance opportunities, love of music and concert attendance.
Our goal is to provide a musical education of the highest quality
for our students.
Student
Information For current students only: Private lesson times, etc.
