Teeny Violini students making music together

Teeny Violini — Teaching Colorful Music

In partnership with

New Canon Chamber Collective logo
Sanctuary of the Arts logo
Marjorie & Rodney Fink Family Foundation
Arts Access Miami logo
The Miami Foundation logo
Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation / Pérez CreARTE logo
Avocado Elementary logo
Redondo Elementary School logo

Inside our programs

When you put music in a child's hands, everything changes.

Focus sharpens. Shy voices find their song. Across South Florida, our teaching artists bring instruments and world-class early music education to children who need it most.

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A young student focused while playing her violin
Two students playing with instruments in front of a purple Teeny Music Festival backdrop
A Teeny Violini student playing violin
A teaching artist and students laughing together during a live performance
A teaching artist leads three children under a colorful parachute
Children learning violin together in a Teeny Violini classroom
Teeny Violini students singing together
A row of young students playing violins together with a teaching artist
A young violinist performing on stage under colorful lights
Teeny Violini students making music
Two students smiling at each other while playing violin on stage

The journey

From support to music.

Every class starts with someone choosing to invest in access — and comes full circle when a child stands up and plays.

  1. 1

    Funders & Partners

    Seed the dream with grants, instruments, and donor gifts.

  2. 2

    Schools & Community

    Open their doors and classroom time to weekly music.

  3. 3

    Teaching Artists

    Deliver expert instruction on real child-sized violins.

  4. 4

    Families & Children

    Build focus, practice together, and discover their inner artist.

  5. 5

    Lasting Transformation

    1,500+ young minds sparked every year across South Florida.

1,500+

young minds engaged each year

3,000+

hands-on music sessions delivered

30

partner classrooms & community sites

75+

weekly classes across South Florida

Give Miami Day × Teeny Violini

Play It Forward.

Your generosity directly unlocks real instruments, early literacy, and essential brain development for children across South Florida.

GIVE

One Gift. Lifelong Sound.

Join our Give Miami Day campaign and help bring music to 10 waiting schools.

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Spread the Music.

Pass the word to friends, family, and music lovers who believe every child deserves a voice.

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MATCH

Multiply Every Note.

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From families and teaching artists

Hear what our families and teaching artists have to say.

Has your little one been to a Teeny class? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

  1. You guys were fantastic. Your fun and engaging style really reaped fantastic results! Today was great. We hope you'll let us know about other sessions you'll be doing.
    Parent · Teeny Violini family
  2. Amazing teachers. I loved how Ms. Portia took the time to make sure students were holding their instruments correctly and using good posture. Her songs brought the children together and kept them focused.
    Parent · Teeny Violini family
  3. An excellent six-week program. Ms. Portia made the classes engaging with interactive activities, from understanding music theory to properly holding the instrument. She made playing fun, and I saw a huge improvement in my daughter's technique and skill.
    Parent · Teeny Violini family
  4. I spent a couple of hours witnessing the magic of Teeny Violini at a first-rate early learning center in Liberty City. I came away deeply impressed by the children and the Teeny Violini team led by Portia Dunkley.
    Dave Lawrence · Community leader
  5. My daughter developed a genuine love for music through the Teeny Violini Summer Program. She came home beaming, eager to show us what she had learned. The program helped her improve her violin skills, build confidence and develop a deeper appreciation for music.
    Parent · Teeny Violini family
  6. My daughter has benefited from Teeny Violini in so many ways. She has gained confidence by learning to play the violin, and I have Ms. Portia and the Teeny team to thank for that.
    Parent · Teeny Violini family