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Teaching with Encore since December 2022

S MERIDIAN, EAGLE

TRUDY KELLEY
(Violin)

Trudy began her private violin instruction at the age of three with Elizabeth Mills
in Pasadena, California, in one of the first Suzuki Programs in the United States. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki was present at her first violin recital. Later, when Trudy moved to Austin, Texas she was involved in the String Project Program at the University of Texas, which included two private lessons a week plus an orchestra and theory class on Saturdays. Her favorite instructors included Judd Sheranian, who was a graduate student. At Brigham Young University, Trudy was the principal of the BYU Symphony.

She, also, was the solo fiddler for the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble and
toured with them and participated in World Festivals. She has performed in front of
thousands of crowds and has been involved in playing her violin in small ensembles,
church worship, numerous orchestras and symphonies over the years.

Since she began her own musical education at such a young age, she has a great love and
affinity for the Suzuki Method. She completed her own Suzuki Teacher-Training with
Hiroko Primrose while in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has taught violin in public and private
schools and has taught private violin lessons for over 40 years.

She is currently a member of the Idaho Suzuki Association and plays her violin with Millennial Choirs and Orchestras.

She is married and has 5 children and 7 grandchildren. She loves teaching violin
students and enjoying her students' musical journey with them.
See Trudy's current availability
Check the availability for another instructor here.

​Join the Joy - Live the Excellence
We are one community and one mission, but two Treasure Valley locations for your convenience.
​

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Open an Encore near you

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NORTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER 
1045 S Ancona Ave #140, Eagle, ID 83616
Desk Hours:
​​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9674

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)
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SOUTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER
3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
Desk Hours:
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​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9622

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)


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  • Welcome
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • Instructors
    • Our Story
    • Our Founder-Director
    • FAQ's
    • Franchise Opportunities
  • Private Lessons
  • Class Types
    • Winter-Spring 2025
    • Theatre/Improv/Acting
    • Piano Alive / Uke Alive
    • Other Music / Bands
    • All Visual Arts
    • All Tech / Film
    • All Other/Hands-On Learning
  • Summer 2025
    • Summer 2025 Weekly
    • Summer Variety Camps (ages 5-10) at Meridian
    • Summer Special Topic Intensives at Eagle
    • Summer Youth Symphony 2025
    • Piano Alive / Uke Alive
  • Micro School
  • Broadway at Encore
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Community Arts Rave - June 14 2025
    • Teen Nights
    • Innovative Science Program
    • Recent Past Events >
      • Free Open Mics
      • Spring Day Camps
      • Spring Bouquet Workshop
      • Branch Weaving Workshops
      • Collage & Mixed Media Workshops
      • Musical Production Workshops
      • Fall 2024 Showcase
      • Gift Making Workshops
      • Cinematography and Editing Course
      • Date Nights (Creative Kids' Care)
      • Free Aspiring Authors Group
      • Rug Painting Workshop
      • Petals and Pumpkins
      • Pour Painting Workshop
      • Mary Poppins 2024
      • Purely Danika: Immersive Solo Concert
      • Rock Painting Workshop
      • Spring 2024 Showcase
      • Teen Glow Night
      • Valentine's Craft Night
      • Tony Segale Brush Lettering Immersive Workshop
  • Students / Signups
    • New Student Registration
    • Student Resources >
      • Current Student Portal
      • Spring 2025 Recital Signups
      • Policies + FAQ
      • Financial Help
      • Emerging Creatives Scholarship Application
      • Withdrawal Form
      • Merch
      • Promo Partners
      • Certifications
      • Musical Learning Styles
      • Songs that teach music
      • Shine Again
  • Services
    • Encore the Magazine
    • Recording Studio
    • Starrharrt Symphonic
    • Private Parties
    • Field Trips
    • Rental Instruments
    • Advertise with Us
  • Franchise
  • Contact
  • Spring 2025 Showcase