Like Dr. Suzuki, we believe that music education can be more than just learning an instrument. The Music Center Suzuki Academy is based on the philosophy that, with proper teaching, proper environment, and encouragement, all children can learn to play and read music just as all children can learn to speak and read their native language.
Parents play a vitally important role in this system; they must create a home environment to help the child to become familiar with the basic elements of music. Parents are required to come to each lesson so they can effectively help their children practice at home. Parents need not be proficient on their child’s instrument, but should be prepared to learn enough about the instrument to help their child. Parents are also expected to observe and take notes during individual lessons so they can facilitate efficient daily practice at home.
In their lessons, students learn to play folk tunes by listening to them, then imitating what they have heard. Later, when the student has mastered the basics of tone production on his or her instrument, the study of musical notation will begin. To supplement lessons, students participate in regular group classes, workshops, masterclasses, and performances. Children as young as four or five can begin to study an instrument with the Suzuki approach.
Suzuki Faculty
Lauren Cadiz, violin, Suzuki Program Coordinator
Tekla Cunningham, violin
Jal Feldman, piano
Scott Spencer, guitar
Suzuki Violin Full Year Rates
Includes weekly lessons, regularly scheduled group classes, and the Seattle Suzuki Violin Workshop. See Policies for more details & discounts.
30 min: $141/month
45 min: $197/month
60 min: $253/month
Suzuki Piano Full Year Rates
Includes weekly lessons and regularly scheduled group classes. See Policies for more details & discounts.
20 min: $99 / month
30 min: $129 / month
40 min: $154 / month
50 min: $192 / month
60 min: $222 / month
Suzuki Guitar Full Year Rates
See Music Lessons for rates
Suzuki Academy Infosessions
Monday, February 22 at 7:30pm
Parents, come and learn all about the Suzuki method of music study at a free
Suzuki Information Session, presented by our Suzuki certified instructors at Music
Center of the Northwest. The Suzuki Academy at Music Center offers instruction
on violin, viola, piano, and guitar. Plan for about an hour; childcare will be provided.
Session Topics
What is the Suzuki Method?
What is the level of parental involvement?
How can I know if Suzuki is right for my child?
What is a good age to start lessons?
Will my child learn to read music?
...and more!
