Explore new ideas, refresh your practice routine, receive constructive feedback, make new musical friendships, enjoy Suzuki parent support, and have fun!
Suzuki Workshops allow students and teachers to explore new ideas and strategies for fostering musical excellence and efficient technique, all in an atmosphere of discovery and joy.
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Strengthen and learn new skills while fueling friendships.
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Internationally recognized Suzuki teachers lead the workshops.
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Special activities include master classes and enrichment.
Suzuki Cello Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Evanston Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue
Clinicians:
Dr. Nick Curry
Aaron Kaplan
Zach Sweat
Andrea Yun
Suzuki Violin Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Evanston Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue
Clinicians:
Meg Lanfear
David Levine
Carrie Salisbury
Suzuki Flute Workshop
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Winnetka Campus, 300 Green Bay Road
Clinician:
Wendy Stern
Suzuki Viola Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Evanston Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue
Clinicians:
Meg Lanfear
David Levine
Carrie Salisbury
Suzuki Piano Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Winnetka Campus, 300 Green Bay Road
Clinicians:
Arthur Villar
Nina Yenik
Role of the Parent at Suzuki Workshops
- To attend group lessons and take notes on techniques and musical concepts stressed.
- To practice with your child the ideas worked on in class.
- To arrive in plenty of time for class. Late arrivals mean stopping the entire class for tuning.
- To not distract your child with gestures and critical looks.
- To discuss with your child the purposes of group class and what the appropriate behavior should be.
Purpose of Suzuki Workshops
- To work on and reinforce techniques and musical concepts learned in the private lesson.
- To learn more advanced techniques through review of previously learned materials.
- To become musically flexible by accepting and reacting to different interpretations.
- To improve skills in following directions.
- To instill discipline in following the leader (orchestra preparation).
- To become a better audience.
- To learn to work together as a team.
- To learn to offer constructive criticism in a positive environment.
- To provide a social and educational environment for motivation.
- To prepare for performances.
- TO HAVE FUN!
Role of the Student in Suzuki Workshops
- To be up to date on review pieces.
- To practice at home what was presented in the group class.
- To show respect for students, parents, and teachers.
- To listen to the teacher and react quickly to instructions.
- To remain in rest position while the teacher is talking.
- To sit and watch attentively while more advanced students are playing.
- To line up for tuning as soon as the instructor enters the room.
- To sit quietly on the floor after being tuned.
- To have all snacks consumed before class begins.