Suzuki Workshops | Music Institute Chicago

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.

Strengthen and learn new skills while fueling friendships.
Internationally recognized Suzuki teachers lead the workshops.
Special activities include master classes and enrichment.

Suzuki Cello Workshop

Young male cellist at the Music Institute of Chicago

Saturday & Sunday, March 8 - 9, 2025
Evanston East Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Clinicians:
Dr. Nick Curry
Kirsten Greer
Sarah Montzka
Aaron Kaplan

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Suzuki Violin Workshop

Music Institute of Chicago - young violinist at Winnetka campus

Saturday - Sunday, January 25 -26, 2025
Evanston East Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Clinicians:
David Gee Cordova
Nicolette Solomon
Ann Montzka Smelser

Suzuki Flute Workshop

Music Institute of Chicago youth flute on stage at Nichols Concert Hall

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Winnetka Campus, 300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka

Clinician:
Wendy Stern

Suzuki Viola Workshop

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Evanston Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Suzuki Guitar Workshop

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Evanston Campus, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Suzuki Piano Workshop

Saturday - Sunday, January 25 - 26, 2025
Winnetka Campus, 300 Green Bay Road

Clinicians:
Bret Serrin
Malgosia Lis
Avi Friedlander

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.