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Suzuki Academy

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Our comprehensive program for violin, viola, and flute fosters joyful young musicians.

The Suzuki Academy nurtures young musicians using the highly respected teaching method developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Our expert Suzuki educators are equally committed to teaching instrumental technique and promoting holistic child development. We believe in instilling creativity, confidence, and love of learning while nurturing brain development, spatial awareness, social skills, and child/parent relationships.

Suzuki String Academy Core Values

  • Every child can develop musical talent.
  • Music education begins early, through listening.
  • An inclusive approach and a positive, nurturing environment
    promote holistic development and prepare children for success.
  • Parents/guardians play a vital role in the learning process.

Program Includes:

  • Weekly individual instruction
  • 15 Group Classes each semester (30 minutes for Beginners, 45 minutes for Intermediate and 60 minutes for Advanced groups)
  • Two formal recital opportunities each year
  • Group performances for the community throughout the year
  • Involvement in area Suzuki events
  • Two parent meetings throughout the year to support them in their role as a Suzuki Parent

Fall 2023 Schedule

  • Weekly individual lesson scheduled with instructor
  • Beginner Group Class, Mondays at 4:45pm
  • Book 1 Group Class, Mondays at 5:15 pm
  • Books 2 & 3 Group Class, Mondays at 6:15 pm

Current students, please reference your Suzuki Academy Schedule.


Fall 2023 Packages

Beginner Package: 30 minute lessons and 30 minute group classes

Book 1a Package: 30 minute lessons and 45 minute group classes (including music theory games)

Book 1b Package: 30 minute lessons and 60 minute group classes (including music theory games)

Books 2 – 3 Package: 45 minute lessons and 60 minute group classes (including beginner reading activities)

Book 4 Package: 45 minute lessons and 60 minute group classes (including violin ensemble)

Advanced Package: 60 minute lessons and 60 minute group classes (including violin ensemble)

Getting Started

Interested in joining the program?  We invite you to come and observe a group class!  Here is our class schedule.  Complete the prospective student form before requesting to observe a class.

Our Suzuki Coordinator will contact prospective families interested in the Suzuki String Academy to set up two observations of the program. During this time, parents/guardians will see how the program works, receive additional information, and be able to ask questions before making the Suzuki commitment.

What is the Suzuki Method?

More than fifty years ago, Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) developed a philosophy of teaching music to young children based on the principles of language. He noticed that all children learned to speak their native tongue through consistent, nurturing exposure and by listening and repeating. He applied these same principles to teaching violin and called his approach the Mother-Tongue Method.

Dr. Suzuki believed that all children have musical talent and that every child can succeed when given the best possible environment: where the parent/guardian and teacher work closely together, giving the student loving encouragement.

The Suzuki method offers children and parents/guardians a unique opportunity to develop their relationship and share the joy of music together.

Learn more: Comparing Suzuki with traditional instruction

Start your music journey!

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