Founded in 1999 by
Michele Nardone Ratajczak
​Graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music
​Violin - Viola Performancee

Due to COVID19 restrictions,
​lessons are being successfully continued globally through ZOOM and Skype.

Our Director

Michele Nardone Ratajczak

Executive Director
​Instructor
Recording Artist
​Performer

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Palos Verdes Strings is located at
​Hesse Park Community Center in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Michele Nardone Ratajczak Currently Recording for Fox Television
Simpsons  -  Family Guy   -   American Dad

Our Artistic Director

Monique Nardone

Artistic Director
Teacher

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2020 Update from Dr. Peter Simon

Dear Michele,

This pandemic has reminded us of the power of music in bringing people together and the importance of music teachers like yourself for being a guiding light.

Dr. Peter Simon, President and CEO of The Royal Conservatory, provides an update of what the partnership between teachers and the RCM Certificate Program has achieved this year, and expresses his thanks for all that you have done for your students. 
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Sincerely, 
 
The RCM Certificate Program

(Click to hear Dr. Peter Simon's recent address.)