The UTSA String Project is a member of The National String Project Consortium, which was created in 1998 by the American String Teachers Association to help alleviate the string teacher shortage and to promote string education in public schools.

The UTSA String Project provides university music education majors the opportunity to develop skills needed to become successful artist teachers. Of course, a primary benefit of the String Project is to offer beginning through advanced level music instruction to community students at the Main UTSA campus on string instruments and classical guitar.

Because of the extraordinarily low tuition cost (about 4 dollars per class), the String Project does not usually offer scholarships. If you wish to apply for some financial assistance, please contact Majah.acton@utsa.edu

Thank you.

Parking at UTSA: The parking lots at UTSA are paid lots. There are two options to choose from when parking at UTSA.

• Pay as you go:
  • There are new pay spaces in each parking lot which are cashless.
  • There’s a QR code on the sign in front of the spot, and they pay for the spot on your phone. 
  • There is also a pay-to-park in the parking garage.

Classes offered:

Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Guitar class

• No prior knowledge is required for the beginning guitar class. We’ll teach you everything you need to know!
• Intermediate/Advanced Guitar class: at least one year of guitar instruction required for this level.

Beginning, Intermediate, and two levels of Advanced classes

• No prior knowledge is required for the beginning orchestra class. We’ll teach you everything you need to know!
• Intermediate Concert Orchestra class: at least one year of orchestra instruction required for this level.
• We have two levels of Advanced classes: Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras. For this level, an audition is required for new students only. (Returning students will be placed by the teacher). New advanced students, please submit audition here. We will then place you in the appropriate level of orchestra that is best for the student’s learning and growth.

If you are having difficulty using this form, you many email your audition directly to acton.stringproject@gmail.com.

Convocation will be on September 12th, 2025 at 5:30pm in the Recital Hall (located in the Arts Building).

Contact info:
Majah Acton
UTSA String Project Director
512-761-5666
majah.acton@utsa.edu