Violin Lessons

Steve Pruss
Violin & Viola teacher
Bachelor of Music from The University of Nebraska Omaha
Aspen Music Festival
cell 402-480-3586
[email protected]
Violin & Viola Lessons
Private lessons are offered at your home, at 5028 Corby St. Omaha, NE 68104 or online.
Steve Pruss has enjoyed a career as a concert violinist and chamber musician. He was a soloist with the Omaha Symphony, Hastings Symphony, University of Nebraska Omaha Orchestra, Orchestra Omaha, Cherokee Symphony, and the winner of the OAYO (Omaha Area Youth Orchestras) concerto competition. Steve Pruss earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Nebraska Omaha where he graduated in 2024. He attended the Aspen Summer Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, the Summer String Institute in Bloomington, Indiana, Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory, Rocky Ridge Music Center, and the National Music Festival. Steve's teachers include Naoko Tanaka, Manuel Ramos, Ahra Cho, Anne Nagosky, Erin Aldridge, Caroline Chin, Jessica Mathaes, Yang Liu, Karen Strittmatter Galvin, Dr. Mary Perkinson and Olga Smola. Recently, he performs with the Lincoln Symphony and Sioux City Symphony.

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2025-2026 Schedule

It is alright to start in the middle of the semester.

The fall semester includes 19 private lessons and 9 group activities August 12th-December 22nd



Group Lessons Musical Sunrise Ensemble is from 10:30-11:15 for younger students and Musical Starlight Ensemble is from 11:15-12:00 for advanced students. Rehearsals taught by Melissa Pruss take place at St. Wenceslaus 15353 Pacific St. in the Choir Practice Room. There are a thin set of stairs up to a door marked private entrance. Always leave this door open so that others can get in. Go up the stairs inside and to the left. The Choir Practice Room in located behind the altar of the new church.



Group Lesson Dates: August 23 & 30

September 6, 13, 20, & 27

October 4 & (18 wear Halloween costumes)



Private Lessons are offered at your home, 5028 Corby St. or online.



Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 27th no lessons



Thursday Students will only have 18 private lessons and will have a lower price in November than listed below.



Solo Recital Saturday, October 25th

11:00 Younger and 12:30 Advanced

St. Cecilia Cathedral Cultural Center

701 N. 40th St. room 201

Dress formal for performers

Rehearsals room 201

Musical Starlight Ensemble

(Advanced)9:00-9:45

Musical Sunrise Ensemble (Younger)9:45-10:30

Solo piano rehearsals will be all morning in

Room 208



Winter Break December 22nd-January 3rd no lessons



The Spring Semester includes 20 private lessons and 10 group activities January 4th – May 25th



Group Lessons: January 24, 31

February 7, 14, & 21

March 7, 21, & 28

April 11





Solo Recitals Saturday, May 9

11:00 Younger and 12:30 Advanced

St. Cecilia Cathedral Cultural Center

701 N. 40th St. Omaha, NE 68131 room 201

Musical Starlight Ensemble 9:00-9:45

Musical Sunrise Ensemble 9:45-10:30

Solo Piano rehearsals all morning in room

208



Easter Break Sunday, April 5th no lessons



The Summer Semester will start on May 26th



Semester Payment

Payment for the semester is due at the first lesson of each month. There will be five payments in the fall semester (August-December) and five equal payments in the spring semester (January-May).

The monthly fall tuition for August is:



*for 15 minute lessons: $41.25

*for 30 minute lessons: $82.5

*for 45 minute lessons: $123.75

*for 60 minute lessons: $165


The monthly tuition (September-December)&(January-May) is:



*for 15 minute lessons: $55

*for 30 minute lessons: $110

*for 45 minute lessons: $165

*for 60 minute lessons: $220





All lessons from the beginning of Book 3 and up will be at least 45 minutes in length. I highly recommend one-hour lessons for advanced students. I need this time to cover the necessary material. I can also give two lessons per week or two-hour lessons to students who are interested in them. Venmo, checks payable to Steven Pruss or cash are accepted.



Annual Studio Fee

Payment for the Studio fee is due the first week of September. Every student, even if they have siblings taking lessons must pay the studio fee. It is not an optional fee.



* $115



Studio Policies

Illness and Vacation

There will be no make up lessons or refunds for lessons missed due to illness, inclement weather, or vacations. In the event of extended illness or injury I will make reasonable arrangements on a case by case basis. When a lesson is forgotten or if other activities conflict with the lesson, it will not be refunded or rescheduled. I do keep track of missed lessons and offer you times of other students who have cancelled in advance.

When I have schedule conflicts because of the symphony schedule, you can request a make up lesson if there is time for one. The monthly fee will be lowered when I cannot teach the student.

Attendance at group lessons is essential. There will be no make up lessons for missed rehearsals. Students inspire each other and become friends at group lessons. Playing for each other and with each other helps prepare students for recitals.