The Monacelli Music Studio started in 1964 located in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Frances Monacelli (soprano) and her husband Vincenzo Monacelli (violinist) offered private music lessons for piano, voice, violin, and music theory.
1990, Elizabeth Monacelli (daughter) became the 2nd generation of Monacelli Music Studio.
Ms. Monacelli received her training from the Juilliard School and New England Conservatory of Music.
Her mentors were Roman Totenberg and Tossy Spivakovsky.
She was discovered by the world-renowned Portuguese conductor Alvaro Cassuto at age 13 and became the youngest member of the Rhode Island Philharmonic.
In addition to working with many prestigious classical musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, Luciano Pavarotti, Mehli Mehta, and Placido Domingo, Ms. Monacelli has worked with a plethora of pop music celebrities including Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Wayne Newton, Johnny Mathis, Celtic Woman, Marvin Hamlisch, and the Moody Blues.
Ms. Monacelli has performed with the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, San Diego Opera, San Diego Ballet, Riverside Philharmonic, San Bernardino Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and the Boston Pops.
Ms. Monacelli has won numerous competitions including:
Music Teachers National Association – Collegiate Artists Competition (Grand Prize)
National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artists Competition (1st prize)
Hudson Valley International Violin Competition (Finalist)
Boston Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition (1st prize).
In 1999, Monacelli Music Studio relocated to San Diego County, California.
We provide one-on-one music instruction for children and adults.
Our lessons are conducted online and in person.
We teach beginning to advanced level students.
Our specialty is preparing students for auditions and competitions.
Samples of our students’ achievements:
Boston University (Bachelor of Music) Full Scholarship, Viola
Rhode Island College (Bachelor of Music) Violin, Voice
Point Loma University (Bachelor of Music) Viola
Westminster Choir College (Bachelor of Music, Music Education)
San Diego Symphony Youth Orchestra (violin section)
Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (violin and viola section)
Temecula Valley Youth Orchestra (violin and viola section)
San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra (violin and viola section)
Temecula Valley Symphony Concerto Competition
Music Teacher’s Association of California, Certificate of Merit (viola, violin)
Music Teacher’s National Association (Senior Division national level – Finals, violin)
National Federation of Music Clubs (Rhode Island Chapter) –
Solo Ratings Festival, superior ratings (piano, voice, violin)
In 2010, Ms. Monacelli founded the Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra.
Ms. Monacelli wanted to provide a musical outlet for school-aged children to collaborate with other string players.
The Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra has developed into a community orchestra and now has members with ages ranging from 10-85.
Monacelli Music Studio offers live music for your event.
We provide live music for weddings, funerals, private/corporate parties, and concerts for residents at assisted living facilities.
Contact Elizabeth Monacelli for further information, pricing, and a FREE consultation.
We look forward to meeting you!
Elizabeth Monacelli