2025 FMI Summer Institute

The Florida Music Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2014 with the purpose of hosting a yearly Suzuki Summer Institute in Florida. We serve Suzuki students and teachers in Florida, and welcome participants from as far as Alaska and Latin America!

Accommodation: We recommend searching online (Google, Booking.com, and Airbnb) for great deals and convenient locations.

Meals: There are many dining options for all tastes and budgets just minutes from the Institute’s location.

Leisure:

Orlando is a magical place. And it’s not just because it houses Cinderella’s castle at Walt Disney World. There’s an incredible mix of fun things to do in this great city that makes it an ideal vacation spot for families, foodies, outdoor adventurers, luxury shoppers, and international visitors.****While the city was built on the fame of theme parks, the number and variety of Orlando attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, sophisticated shopping centers, theatrical performances, and amazing venues for concerts and sports events. (source: visitflorida.com)

Other Information:

There is no other city in the United States – even in the world – that celebrates the spirit of childhood like Orlando, Florida. The feeling you get when you see the light from the Spaceship Earth at Epcot Center, or when you take your first sip of butterbeer in Hogsmeade – it all proves that being a child is a matter of mindset, not age.****The notion that only the younger ones can enjoy the charms of this city is just that – a notion. In fact, Orlando has a little bit of this and that to please all ages, and there’s more to do here than just visiting theme parks. The subtropical climate is great for playing golf, and the downtown landscape is too appealing not to be explored. (source: travel.usnews.com)

Daily schedule includes:

– shared lesson with students of similar ability level
– group class with students of similar ability level
– ensemble/orchestra class (music reading skills are required for participation)
– bluegrass fiddling class
– Performance opportunities on the second and third day of the institute