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Part of that education involves the violin. "All of our students learn how to play violin, K thru 5th grade," said music teacher, Maddison Erskine. It's more than just learning to play.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Ryan Evans doesn’t know how to play a violin, but he’s delighted his 4-year-old daughter is about to learn. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity,” Evans said.