Chicago Suzuki Institute
![]() | July 6 - July 11
Presented in-person. |
Student program Tuition
***NEW LOCATION***
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St. Louis Avenue | Chicago, IL
Ample FREE parking is available
Book 1-4: $630
Includes one Suzuki master class hour, enrichment, repertoire and technique class, and a CSI T-shirt.
(4 hrs/day)
Books 5+: $730
Includes one Suzuki master class hour, orchestra, repertoire, technique class and either a small ensemble or enrichment class, and a CSI T-shirt.
(5 hrs/day)
Student Program
For Suzuki violin, viola, cello, and piano students
Suzuki Book 1 and up | ages 4-17
***Students must have completed their Twinkles to enroll in CSI.***
CSI’s student program provides a special opportunity for children and their parents to study music in the beautiful setting of Northeastern Illinois University. While studying the Suzuki repertoire, students experience dramatic musical growth through inspired teaching from our excellent faculty, the motivating presence of their peers, and the nurturing support of their parents.
CSI Faculty
All classes will be taught by members of the renowned CSI faculty!
Violin
Elisa Barston
Ryan Caparella
Lisa Deakins
Colleen Fitzgerald
Meg Lanfear
David Levine
Ann Montzka Smelser
Ashley Pensinger-Sok
Viola
Sarah Bylander Montzka
David Levine
Cello
Amy Barston
Pam Devenport
Nancy Hair
Abbey Hansen
Philip Lee
Linc Smelser
Laura Usiskin
Meredith Blecha Wells
Collaborative Pianists
Mary Drews
Timothy Mah
Piano
Susanne Baker
Caroline Fraser
Marina Obukovsky
Susan Tang
Christina Tio
Grace Wong
Small Ensemble Coaches
Elisa Barston
Aaron Kaplan
Hope Shepherd
Linc Smelser
Enrichment
Lisa Deakins (Fiddling)
Aaron Kaplan (Orchestra)
Karl Montzka (Improvisation)
Sarah Bylander Montzka (Dalcroze)


