Suzuki Method
Ages 3.5 years and up

The Suzuki Method is recognized worldwide as a highly effective approach for teaching children the language of music. The curriculum incorporates three elements that provide the essentials needed for instrumental music education: private lessons, theory classes, and group classes. Parent involvement is an integral component of the Suzuki approach. Parents learn and practice alongside the child, functioning as role models and providing encouragement. Generations of students have begun a lifelong journey of musical enrichment through this approach. The Suzuki program at the Conservatory offers programs in violin, viola, piano, cello, guitar and bass.

Suzuki is an annual program which requires a full-year commitment.

Enrollment follows a three- stage process which begins in January, and includes a required Parent Orientation, Observation, and an Intake Interview.

Prospective Suzuki Family Orientations for Fall 2015

Please check back in September for dates.

The orientation is for PARENTS ONLY (no children please).
Parents must arrive on time and stay for the entire orientation.

Enrollment for the Suzuki Program is first-come/first-served, and some instruments fill up quickly, so please attend the earliest orientation you can.

Full Suzuki Package:
Includes private lessons, one group instrumental class and theory class, two recitals and two festival concerts.

Annual program, 30 weeks:
30-minute lesson package: $2,535
45-minute lesson package: $2,880
60-minute lesson package: $3,330

Supplementary and/or Parent Lessons
Additional private lessons outside of the package.

Per semester, once per week, for a full year.
30-minute: $1,836
45-minute: $2,529
60-minute: $3,222

Continuing Parent Group Class
Per semester, once per week, 15 weeks

60-minute: $455

To Register, call the Registration Desk at 718.622.3300.

For more information, contact Suzuki Director Julianne Carney at or 718.622.3300 x225.