VSI is located in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a lovely college setting that lends itself to a safe, supportive Suzuki environment. The campus is located near the Virginia Creeper Trail, historic Abingdon and Mt. Rogers Recreation Area. The Virginia Suzuki Institute is a perfect fit for families with students of multiple ages, levels and instruments. Students can register for a traditional institute program with masterclasses, group lessons, theory/orchestra and play-ins. Older and more advanced students can register for chamber music and jazz programs that share grounding in Suzuki philosophy and provide additional enrichment in their area of interest. Recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and space for informal play and games. Evening programs for families and students round out the days in the idyllic setting of this small college campus.
Emory, VA
United States
Teacher Courses
Every Child Can
Jun 20, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
B. Cantrell
Violin/Viola Teaching Strategies
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
J. Armour
Harp Teaching Strategies
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
D. Fedson Leonard
Harp Unit 3
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
D. Fedson Leonard
Violin Unit 3
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
J. Armour
Violin / Viola Unit 1
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
J. Hutchins
Cello Unit 1
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
B. Cantrell
Piano Unit 1
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
J. Krzywicki
Faculty
B. CantrellD. Fedson Leonard
J. Armour
J. Hutchins
J. Krzywicki
Student Courses
Virginia Suzuki Institute: Kontras Chamber Music Workshop
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
Virginia Suzuki Institute with Chamber Music and Jazz (adults welcome!)
Jun 22, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025