Seshek Violin and Viola Academy (formerly Sesek String Studio)

Mr. Luka and Mrs. Amber are the best teachers you could ask for in every regard. They are invested in every aspect of success for their students and build not only their musicianship, but their character and dedication. They helped me progress from an average high school violist to an accepted student to the Cleveland Institute of Music in just short of two years. They are exceptional teachers and players, wonderfully genuine people, and the best mentors a student could hope for.

Sesek String Studio goes far beyond what any person could expect when you say "violin/viola lessons." Regardless of age, skill level, or experience with music, Luka and Amber will pour out their all to make sure that you get exactly what you need to progress quickly, consistently, and enjoy the ride while you do it. In less than a year and a half, I've gone from a mediocre high school violist to a competent player at the state level, and I'm seriously grateful that I have the foundation to carry me through university orchestra and a lifelong passion for the instrument. Taking it a step further, with it Luka's masterful sense of humor or Amber's constant warmth, each lesson isn't a transaction but a real encounter with people you'll come to consider family. Be it meet-ups, gatherings, and recitals that feel like celebrations and not cutthroat competitions, the studio is an inclusive and tight-knit place that makes working with them so rewarding. I'm extremely thankful for having had the chance to work with the Seseks, two of the most kind, skilled, and excellent instructors I've ever had the privilege of getting to know. I would highly recommend giving the two of them a call as soon as you can - every minute spent with them is a minute well spent.

Great place to learn not only how to play but also how to enjoy the music! Amber and Luca professionally teach students with profound details and emotions. They also inspired students with great enthusiasm. My son, Richard Ahn, who was highly motivated and trained by them, currently enjoys his freshman year at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), majoring in music and computer science. Several good universities have a double major program like CMU. Kids can enjoy playing the violin or viola lifelong with another major(s) and hobbies. How to? Sesek Studio is the right answer.

My daughter has been taking viola lessons with Luka for a couple years. She was an absolute beginner with the instrument, and Luka was a wonderful and patient teacher. His lessons are always engaging and fun, but yet challenging. Luka and Amber are excellent musicians themselves and their passion is evident in their playing and their teaching. Their studio is organized, yet flexible to accommodate conflicts should they arise. I would highly recommend this studio for students of all ages and levels.

I have studied violin with both Luka and Amber for almost 6 years now, and thanks to them my love for music has grown so much! Their incredible knowledge and passion for music is inspiring, and it really shines through in both their playing and their teaching. Their genuine desire to help their students improve make Amber and Luka the best teachers I’ve ever had, and they’ve helped me grow so much, both as a musician and as a person. Amber and Luka are also just amazing people in general, and I’m so thankful I’ve been able to learn from them for pretty much all of my middle and high school years. I would definitely recommend Sesek Strings Studio for anyone looking to not only strengthen their violin/viola skills, but also to foster a lifelong bond with some of the most talented and caring (and also fun!!) people out there :)

Amber and Luka are two of the best instructors I've had! They genuinely care about you as a person and a musician and will do everything they can to support you and help you grow. Both of them have so much knowledge about and passion for music and teaching, and it really shows during lessons and the improvements that you will undoubtedly see. They will be with you every step of the way and leave you with clear goals and things to improve upon after every lesson. Highly recommend!

After almost four years of study on the viola with both Amber and Luka, I’ve cultivated not just the skills required to simply play, but also the precision, discipline, and musicality required for every lesson. As instructors, they are honest, engaging, and passionate about their craft, and it shows in the constant improvements in their students. Amber and Luka, aside from being outstanding musicians themselves, are two of the funniest and most genuine people I’ve had the chance to learn from. For any student looking to improve their skills on the violin or the viola, the Sešek String Studio will provide a unique, dedicated space that will undoubtedly help you grow both as a musician and as a person.

Amber and Luka have always strived to foster a challenging yet fun musical environment for all of their students, regardless of age or skill level. Their attention to detail and lessons on technique and musicality enabled me to grow as a violinist throughout the past seven years. From lighthearted jokes to eye-opening analogies, lessons with the Sešek’s are always engaging. Amber and Luka expect excellence from their students, but also make it clear that they care deeply about student well-being as well as growth in mind and character. As a student of the Studio, I gained a pair of mentors in Amber and Luka, who both shared valuable lessons that not only made me a better violinist but a better person. I was also able to join a diverse community of fellow students who share a strong work ethic and passion for music, further inspiring growth. I am extremely grateful for the time I have spent at the Sešek String Studio and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve in violin, viola, and/or music theory!

Amber and Luka are the greatest instructors I have had throughout my music journey. They provide various methods within their pedagogy as well as essential knowledge for mental growth for all age groups. They continuously find ways to support each and every student to their full capacity and it shows every year when seeing and hearing every student grow. I personally am beyond grateful to these two for guiding me onto a path where I can continue music after high school into college while studying my other passions. Learning under either teacher or even both provides an opportunity for growth as a musician and person, and thus I highly recommend taking lessons from this studio

I joined the Sesek String Studio many years ago as a mediocre violinist. Thanks to Luka and Amber, I have been able to learn so much and become a better violinist and musician. Luka and Amber are just as caring as they are dedicated. This shows in their studio, which introduced me to a great community of musicians. Everybody was willing to learn and teach each other. It was a great community. The Sesek String Studio is a great place to cultivate your musicianship, whether you are a beginner or experienced. They truly are talented and wonderful people to learn from.