The Suzuki method of instruction is based on the philosophy and teaching of the late Japanese educator Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, whereby young children learn to play the violin and cello the same way they learn to speak – by listening, imitating and repeating sounds.

The Suzuki method creates a partnership among teacher, parent and child. The parent attends lessons and group classes with the child, learns to play the instrument and becomes the “home teacher.” Suzuki students listen to the recorded repertoire, attend weekly individual lessons, attend bi-monthly group classes and spend time reviewing and polishing skills along with new material.

Recommended Beginning Age of Students
Violin, cello and viola instruction: 4-6 years

Lesson Length
30, 45 or 60 minutes per week; plus 2-hour group classes twice per month (no group classes during summer semester)

Semester Length
Fall and Spring:  18 weeks
Summer: 6 weeks

Tuition / Semester

PLEASE NOTE: Required 3-week parent orientation for new students.

*A vital part of the program is the bi-annual Suzuki Workshop Weekend, an entire weekend of music experiences shared with Suzuki students and teachers from throughout the region. Fees for the bi-annual Suzuki Workshop Weekend are included in the Fall/Spring tuition.

Enrolling
Those wishing to begin Suzuki instruction must contact the School to add their names to the waiting list. Dependent upon space availability, invitations to attend parent orientation are mailed prior to Fall and Spring semesters in the order in which names appear on the waiting list.

The required 3-week parent orientation, for which a fee is charged, is held once or twice per academic year. Following completion of parent orientation, children are scheduled to begin lessons.