Solvang Conservatory
436 First Street, Suite 103A
Solvang, CA 93463 USA
Tel: 805-686-2824

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 childern 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.  Currently she performs regularly with pianist Beverly Staples and the Santa Ynez Valley Chorale.  

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.

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