Violin teacher Lisa Appleton gives encouragement to her future virtuoso Ansel Kleinschmidt, 6, as he takes a beginning violin class offered at the Westside Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Ansel started classes a year ago. Appleton said she welcomes students of all ages to learn the violin. Classes cost $30 at the community center. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
