Pricing & FAQ

Private and Group Lesson Information

Students receive a private lesson and a group lesson once a week. In the private lesson, students learn the basic technique of playing the violin or viola. In the group lesson, students learn how to play together with other people. Advanced students refine note reading skills and become familiar with Chamber Music.

I have observed over the years that students who come to the private and group lessons easily move more than twice as fast thru the literature as those who only attend the private lessons. The quality and fluency of their playing increases by being in groups and listening to the CDs. Parents who follow Dr. Suzuki's recommendations save much money and time because their children will move more quickly, willingly and competently  thru each book.

Location

I teach private lessons out of my home in Bellevue and group lessons in Kirkland. Students come from Bellevue, Bothell, Juanita, Totem Lake, Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Redmond Ridge, Issaquah and Renton.

Tuition Pricing and Registration

Tuition is charged on a quarterly basis, beginning the month in which you sign up.

There is a Registration Fee of $200 to cover the cost of books, materials, and accessories.

Any remaining amount goes into a fund for hiring accompanists and rental of performance spaces.

30 minute lessons $540 per quarter. 

45 minute lessons $760 per quarter

This price includes one private and one group lesson per week for the quarter. There are no tuition

refunds. See Attendance.

Recommendations:

Young students usually start with half-hour lessons.

Older children may start with 45 minute lessons.

Book 2+ students take 45 minute lessons to allow time for note reading and more advanced technique.

Adults start with 45 minute lessons.

We have Violins and Violas available for rent or purchase with grood sound for reasonable prices. Please

ask for more information including prices and sizing info.

Partial scholarships are available for students that have financial need.

Performances

Approximately four concerts a year are given in various locations in order to be fun for the kids. So far we have performed at Benaroya Hall, Libraries, Churches, Schools, Ferries, Fairs, Farms, and State Parks. 

Concerts may include any combination of Suzuki Repertoire, Classical Literature, Chamber Music, Holiday Music, and Celtic Fiddle Music.

Students demonstrate both memorization and note reading abilities. Once a year, we perform in a very

formal concert with many other Suzuki Teachers. Our outdoor concerts are very informal and fun.