Los Angeles Suzuki Institute
Claremont, CA
www.lasuzukiinstitute.com
All Programs: June 17th-21st, 2024
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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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