Wedding Pictures (if you`re interested...)

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post a few pictures from the wedding. You may need to view them from the website as apposed to the e-mail. Let me know if the slideshow doesn`t work.  There may be a video coming soon of me actually playing at the wedding.

The family pictures demonstrate the three divisions in my family. This has been the only time my entire immediate family have been in the same place at the same time so it was quite an accomplishment and it meant the world to me

We had a simple and short outdoor ceremony and the reception consisted of coca-cola decor, burger buffet with salads and chips, a pop station with lemonade and iced tea, hamburger cupcakes and sugar cookie fries for dessert as well as an incredible assortment of the best pies you`ve ever had and the most beautifully laid out fruit tray and carved watermelon (that was a surprise!)

Wedding Day

It was such a wonderful weekend. We were so lucky with the weather as Sunday turned out to be a nice sunny day. We had a small outdoor wedding, and the afternoon consisted of good food, good music, and of course our inescapable family drama. All in all, Steve and I are so happy with how everything turned out. Thank you to everyone who was thinking about us on the weekend.

Just a few updates as we head into the final lessons before summer:

I have misplaced my Suzuki Violin Book 4. I don't think my name is in it, and it won't have any markings. Could everyone please take a look through your books especially those in book 4 or higher and let me know if you seem to have an extra copy. Thank you!

I look forward to seeing everyone together on Saturday June 1st at 2:00 at Sharon's house for the pool party! Please bring your swim suit, violin, and let me know if that are any snacks/treats that would be convenient for you to bring. Just a heads up, I will be playing at a wedding in Byron until 3:00 but will get the to pool party as soon as I can.

Let me know if you did not receive a registration package for summer/fall. Registration is due by June 2nd.


When I started this post, I thought there were a bunch of things I needed to tell you all. I think I'm just in wedding withdrawal. It feels strange not to have lists of things to do. If I think of anything else I'll let you all know. 

As we head in to the summer months, take some time to make some practice play charts! The summer is more about continuing to play the violin than it is about practice. Pick up your violin and do some review, play with a friend or sibling, put on a recital for family members or friends, compose your own song, try playing your favorite songs on the radio, buy a fiddle book and learn some fiddle tunes, take your violin with you on vacation; play at the cottage, on the beach, in a different country! Just keep playing!

Notice about Parking & E-mails

Hi everyone, I have just been informed by the condo board that a complaint has been made about the amount of traffic during my teaching hours. Specifically, my neighbour seems to think that the visitor spot in front on her unit is her spot. Regardless, do not park in the spot to the left of my red Mazda. If my car isn't there you can part in spot #64, otherwise the spot to the right of my car is fine as well as any other visitor spot. Also, for parents picking kids up after lessons, please do not idle in the lane way but pull into a parking spot.

Please do not reply to these posts from your inbox. The mailing address that sends these posts to you is not mine but is a do not reply address. I do not want to miss any of your messages so still send all your e-mails to amylewis5355@gmail.com.

Registration for Summer & Fall

Finally! Some spring weather! I hope everyone has been out enjoying the sun this past week.  I'm looking forward to many more days like this as we wind down with lessons before the summer. Just a few updates as we head into the next 4 weeks:

All lessons scheduled on Thursday May 16th - Monday May 20th, will be cancelled due to the fact that I will be getting married! As much as Steven and I are keeping things simple and relaxed, I know that I am going to be swamped with last minute preparations and with family members travelling into London for the long weekend. I will make up these lessons the first week of June. Thank you in advance for your understanding. 

Pull out your calendars! Here is my summer lesson schedule:

Thursday June 20th

Wednesday June 26th

Thursday July 4th

Thursday July 11th

Thursday July 18th

Wednesday July 24th

Thursday August 22nd

Thursday August 29th

Sign up will start Thursday of this week. You can choose from times between 9:00-12:00 and 3:00-7:00. You can either sign up on the sheet provided in lesson, or send me an e-mail with your time request. Everyone must sign up for two summer lessons as two are included in your paid tuition. All other summer lessons start at $25/half hour, however, if you sign up for 3 or more additional summer lessons, the rate is reduced to $15/half hour.

Please let me know if you absolutely cannot make any of these dates work. I do not mind considering other lesson days as long as people are committed to attending summer lessons.

Also, please consider your schedule for September. If you would like to change your current lesson time, now is the time to let me know to reserve your spot for the fall. 

Registration for the fall will be out soon and will be due June 2nd! I cannot guarantee lesson times for the fall unless registration is paid by the due date.