Join us as we continue our 30+ year tradition of supporting Dr. Suzuki’s dream of peace through music!
Young musicians and their parents learn with joy from master-level Suzuki teachers in 60-minute classes: masterclass/lesson, technique, repertoire, orchestra or Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and an enrichment. Students up to age 7 can enroll in a morning-only program.
NEW: Music-making Lab, Origami, Cut-out Cards, & Bass!
Advanced students in cello book 6, viola book 6, and finished with violin book 8 can audition for our Young Artist program, where their technique and artistry soar as they receive feedback and guidance from world class Teacher Artists, led by power duo Amy Barston, cello, and Elisa Barston, violin.
Formal and informal performance opportunities, evening concerts, and the teen social round out the schedule.
Our students light up with pride and excitement over their efforts and progress, and experience the fun of connecting and collaborating with peer musicians, while parents see their confidence, musical voice, and expression blossom.
Our teacher training program is extensive and includes online training options, so enjoy the convenience of online training hours AND the benefit of hands-on experience with our great mentors!
July 2024
For Teachers Instructor
- Jul 21 – Aug 9, 2024 Bass Unit 2 Doak
- Jul 21 – Aug 9, 2024 Bass Unit 2 Doak
- Jul 27 – Aug 9, 2024 Cello Unit 3 O'Neill
- Jul 27 – Aug 9, 2024 Cello Unit 3 O'Neill
- Jul 30 – Aug 9, 2024 Violin Unit 3 Wiggin
- Jul 30 – Aug 9, 2024 Violin Unit 3 Wiggin
August 2024
For Students
- Aug 5 – 9, 2024 Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute
For Teachers Instructor
- Aug 4 – Oct 1, 2024 Violin Practicum Sprunger
- Aug 5 – 9, 2024 Violin Unit 4 Cordova
- Aug 5 – 9, 2024 Violin Unit 4 Cordova
- Aug 5 – 9, 2024 Teaching Musicality through the Fundamentals of Technique
Violin Lieb - Aug 5 – 9, 2024 Teaching Musicality Through the Fundamentals of Technique
Violin Lieb
Scholarships
Need-based scholarships from JSSI
For Students, Amount: TBD, Application due: May 31
The Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute offers partial, need-based scholarships to a limited number of students. Scholarship applications are due May 31st and will be available as part of registration.
https://japanseattle.org/scholarships/
Student Scholarships through SAWS
For Students, Amount: $400, Application due: March 15
Scholarships are available for the Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute through the Suzuki Association of Washington State (SAWS). Please check here for details and to confirm the application deadline: https://suzukiwashington.org/scholarships/?doing_wp_cron=1506558819.2634799480438232421875
Teacher Scholarships through SAWS
For Teachers, Amount: $400, Application due: March 15
Suzuki Association of Washington offers $400 scholarships for teachers who are current members of SAWS and want to continue their Suzuki Teacher Training education by taking short or long-term Suzuki teacher training. Please only apply if you are a SAWS member.
Please visit the link below for additional details and to confirm the application deadline:
https://suzukiwashington.org/scholarships/?doing_wp_cron=1506558819.2634799480438232421875
Address
3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle WA 98119
USA
Faculty
- Ruth Marie Ballance Violin
- Amy Sue Barston Cello - Young Artists
- Elisa Barston Violin - Young Artists
- Blake Brasch Cello
- Reagan Brasch Violin
- Gaye Detzer Violin
- Anna Doak Bass
- Kara Eubanks Violin
- Daniel Gee Cordova Violin
- Tracy Helming Wiggin Violin
- Helen Higa Violin
- Lisa Humphrey Violin
- Xing Jin Dalcroze
- Leo Kitajima Geefay Music-making Lab
- Allen Lieb Violin
- Alice Ann O’Neill Cello
- Sandra Payton Violin
- Satoko Robert Violin
- Caroline Salisbury Violin & Viola
- Lucy Shaw Violin
- Edmund Sprunger Violin
- Kristina Turner Violin
- Bruce Walker Cello and Orchestra
- Barbara Wampner Cello
More Info & Contacts
Website:
www.japanseattle.org
Erin Rushforth, Director of Student Affairs
Phone: (425) 298-3014
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Chloe Ross, Assistant Director
Phone: 415-553-0914
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Holly Blackwelder Carpenter, Director of Teacher Development
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The SAA sets guidelines for Suzuki institutes, festivals and teacher workshops and sanctions separate organizations to manage such events. For specific information on schedules, enrollment, pricing, housing, etc. please contact sponsoring organizations directly. Please see the Event Listing Guide regarding the posting of events.