All Programs: June 17th-21st, 2024
Visit lasuzukiinstitute.com for more details
Welcome to the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute. Our institute is a family oriented Suzuki music summer program for students, parents & teachers of all ages & levels. LASI offers a nurturing music experience held on the beautiful campus of Pitzer College.
Students in the Foundational Program receive semi-private & group lessons, enrichment classes (such as fiddling, orchestra, musicianship or Dalcroze). PREP Program is for intermediate students, who receive semi-private & group lessons, chamber music experience & enrichment classes (such as orchestra, fiddling, Dalcroze). Young Artists is for advanced students ages 13 & up. Young Artists receive semi-private lessons, ensemble & chamber music experience & enrichment classes (such as music recording, Dalcroze, fiddling).
Parents gain inspiration observing their children receive instruction from expert teachers, develop community spending time with fellow parents & attend parent talks.
Teachers take SAA approved teacher training courses from world class Teacher Trainers & observe students studying with guest clinicians.
Come join in the fun, make new friends, mentors & colleagues, & leave inspired, nurtured & rejuvenated!
June 2024
For Students
- Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Students
For Teachers Instructor
- Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Group Class Strategies – Let’s Do it!
Bass, Cello, Viola Hodgson - Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Violin Unit 3 Smelser
- Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Violin Unit 7 McDonald
- Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Violin Unit 9-10 Cordova
- Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Violin Teaching Strategies Sprunger
- Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Always with Excellence
Developing Technique, Musicianship, and Character from Pre-Twinkle to Mozart
Violin Krigbaum - Jun 17 – 21, 2024 Fundamentals of Teaching Violin Group Classes Sprunger
Scholarships
Diversity Scholarship
For Teachers, Amount: 50% Tuition, Application due: February 1
This scholarship is to help encourage the participation of students and teachers from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups within the Suzuki community. www.lasuzukiinstitute.com/diversity for more information. Application deadlines are scheduled throughout the year.
Financial Aid Scholarship
For Teachers, Amount: TBD, Application due: February 20
A limited amount of scholarships are available for both teachers and students. Applications are due by February 20, 2022. More details at: https://www.lasuzukiinstitute.com/financial-aid/
Financial Aid Scholarship
For Students, Amount: TBD, Application due: February 20
A limited amount of scholarships are available for both teachers and students. Applications are due by February 20, 2022. More details at: https://www.lasuzukiinstitute.com/financial-aid/
Address
Claremont CA
USA
Faculty
- Gail Acosta Violin
- Liz Arbus Violin
- Jenni Asher Violin
- Natalie Brejcha Violin & Viola
- Trina Carey Hodgson Cello
- Adam Cordle Viola
- Jeremy Dittus Dalcroze
- Roberta Garten Collaborative Artist
- Daniel Gee Cordova Violin
- Carlyn Kessler Cello
- Charles Krigbaum Violin
- Sherry Luchette Bass
- Susan McDonald Violin
- Ann Montzka Smelser Violin
- Megan Shung Violin & Creative Performance
- Joseph Spoelstra Guitar
- Edmund Sprunger Violin
- Wendy Waggener Violin & Alexander Technique
- Bruce Walker Cello
More Info & Contacts
Website:
www.lasuzukiinstitute.com
Morgan Gerstmar (she/her), Director
Phone: 562-584-6527
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Adam Cordle, Chamber Music Coordinator
Phone: 562-584-6527
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Kelly Christ, Administrative Coordinator
Phone: 562-584-6527
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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.