Discover your musical potential with our one-on-one lessons program! Our knowledgeable instructors have the patience and insight to help you grow into a confident, inspired player.
Joel Beauchemin is a North Kingstown-based musician, teacher, and songwriter. With over 20 years of experience teaching in various private schools and music studios throughout Rhode Island. He is widely sought after as a violin instructor and multi-instrumentalist, specializing in children’s folk music and jazz/rock improvisation for teens and adults. Since 2016, “Mister Joel” has been facilitating preschool and family music workshops with his program Fiddle N ’Fun. When he isn’t teaching or gigging, he enjoys spending time with his wife, twin daughters, and two crazy hound dogs.
Nika Webster was born and raised in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where at 7 years old she was accepted into the Republic’s Specialized Music School for gifted children. Later, she attended the Kazakh National Conservatory, from which she graduated in 1993 with a diploma in solo performance, orchestral performance, and teaching. While still living in Kazakhstan, she played for the State Symphony Orchestra, the Presidential Chamber Orchestra, and the State Chamber Orchestra of Radio and Television. Since moving to Rhode Island to start a family in 2008, Nika has continued her passion for playing and teaching, participating in many local orchestras and providing private lessons independently and here at the Beekman Violin studio.
Cole has been studying violin for 12 years. As a student at North Kingstown High School, he participated in symphony orchestra all four years and was accepted into the RI All-State orchestra his senior year. Since graduating, he has played with the South Kingstown String Orchestra, Warwick Symphony Orchestra, and Beekman Violin’s Summer Chamber Session. He also continues studying violin and violin pedagogy privately with his instructor Hannah Beekman. He has been teaching at the Beekman Violin studio for 4 years and is experienced in working with beginner violin and viola students aged 8 and up.
When he is not teaching, Cole also works in the Beekman Violin workshop as apprentice to Mr. Steve Beekman, where he studies violin repair and restoration.
Jess Paeratakul began his cello studies at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) during high school and went on to graduate from Louisiana State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Music. While in Louisiana, he performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony and the Acadiana Symphony. He has also been active in chamber music, playing with ensembles for weddings, church services, and other events. In addition, Jess has performed in pit orchestras for musical theater and opera productions, as well as contributed to recordings for local bands. Currently, he serves as principal cellist with both the Ocean State Pops Orchestra and the Narragansett Bay Symphony.
Nate started playing the cello when he was in 4th grade and participated in school ensembles as he was growing up. As an adult, he has enjoyed playing with the Rhode Island College orchestra, the Bristol Community String Project, and the South Kingstown String Orchestra. He has been teaching at the Beekman Violin studio since 2022. His approach to teaching is student focused and tailored to individual needs – he is always happy to help students work on challenging school music, learn a new technique, or prepare for All-State auditions.
When Nate is not teaching cello, you can find him teaching middle school social studies in the North Kingstown Public Schools, and biking or hiking with his family.
Jordan has been playing violin for 16 years and is currently studying music performance at UMass Darthmouth, where he studies under Emma-Lee Holmes Hicks. In addition, he participates in the Rhode Island College Orchestra and Fall River Symphony, as well as chamber ensembles through Beekman Violin. He is an avid and enthusiastic performer and teacher, and enjoys working with students of all ages.
No rehearsal 11/11 or 11/25
Standard tuition: $75
Beekman Violin studio student discount: $37.50
Get together and make music with others like you, who are learning to play for the first time or returning after many years away. Learn basic ensemble skills that you can take into more advanced ensembles – or just enjoy the experience of making music with others!
Want to join? Email hannah@beekmanviolin.com to sign up.
Leave your instrument at home for an evening of playing string trios, quartets, and quintets using instruments from the Beekman Violin collection. A great opportunity to make new friends, explore new music, and play new instruments!
This event is free. Advanced sign up required. 3+ years playing experience and/or previous chamber music experience recommended.
Future dates will be posted as they are scheduled.
If you are a teacher and would like to be included in our referral list, please contact us!
1058 Kingstown Road
Wakefield, RI 02879