WHAT: Music Lesson Open Houses, at fiddle instructor Hope Hoffman's new
downtown studio in Bowdoinham
WHEN: Wednesdays August 5 & September 2 from 12-5 p.m.; Mondays August 3
& August 31 from 3-7 p.m.
WHERE: 43 Main Street, Bowdoinham (studio parking and entrance on Center
Street, behind Fox Real Estate)
HOW MUCH: free FMI: (207) 332-3459 www.hopehoffman.org

Visitors are invited to: See fiddle/violin instructor Hope Hoffman's new
downtown studio in Bowdoinham; Get free advice about fiddles/violins,
techniques for playing, and music lessons; Play some music on their
instrument with Hope and/or listen to Hope play her fiddle.

Hope Hoffman has been teaching fiddle music in the Bowdoinham area since
2001; this summer, she opened a full-time studio space and art gallery
on Bowdoinham's Main Street.

Located in downtown Bowdoinham, her studio is a tenth of a mile from the
waterfront and Town Landing restaurant, and easy walking distance to the
library and hiking trails. It's shaped like a miniature grange hall,
with four large windows and a high ceiling; the acoustics are wonderful.
The space is very family-friendly, including a waiting room with crayons
and books, for family members to spend time in during lessons. Hope
Hoffman currently teaches violin/fiddle in her studio, and instruction
for additional instruments may be offered in the future.

While the creation of a lovely outdoor sign is underway in the
woodworking shop of Paul Baines, visitors arriving can look for the
landmark of several pots of colorful flowers on the side of the
building. The studio has its own private parking lot on Center Street,
and is also accessible from a ramp on the Main Street.

PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
-- Trio Discount: If three friends would like to combine group and
private lessons, a discounted rate is available for advance reservation
for an hour and a half block of lesson time, which the trio you can
divide among themselves in a way that best fits their schedules.
-- Gift Certificates: Are available online at www.hopehoffman.org