Welcome to Lakewood Suzuki Strings!
At Lakewood Suzuki Strings, we offer engaging violin and viola instruction for children ages 3 and up with highly qualified and passionate teachers. Through private lessons, group classes, and performances, your child is set up for success and you, the parent, get support every step of the way!
Who We Are
Here at Lakewood Suzuki Strings, we are a woman-owned music program! We are both professional musicians and active performers with Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, and The Orchestra Now.
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Through our love of teaching and passion for music, we have dedicated our careers to quality musical education for young children.
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We are registered Suzuki teachers trained through the Suzuki Association of the Americas, specializing in violin and viola lessons for students ages 3 and up in the West Cleveland area.
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Why Choose Lakewood Suzuki Strings?
Lifelong Skills
Our comprehensive educational experience cultivates your child's confidence, discipline, and self-esteem — important skills qualities that they will rely on throughout their lifetime. We help your family craft a musical experience that sets your child up for success in music and beyond.
Exceptional Teaching
Our faculty are professional musicians who have devoted their lives to the project of high quality music education for young children. We have advanced performance degrees from prestigious conservatories such as the Cleveland Institute of Music and Oberlin Conservatory, as well as extensive training with the best instructors from the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
More Than Lessons
At Lakewood Suzuki Strings, we believe your child’s key to success is in their village. A musical education occurs in private lessons, but also in your child’s home practice, daily listening, learning with other children, and being in community with other families! Our program offers all of this and more — through lessons, group classes, parent discussions, regular performances and community events.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I choose Lakewood Suzuki Strings?At Lakewood Suzuki Strings, your child will receive a comprehensive music education that includes both private lessons and social settings, all while cultivating important skills such as develop discipline, confidence, and self-esteem — skills that they will use throughout their lifetime. LSS faculty are professional musicians who devote their lives to high quality music education of children and have advanced performance degrees from prestigious conservatories such as the Cleveland Institute of Music and Oberlin Conservatory, have been trained by the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and have over 20 years of collective teaching experience. Our trained faculty helps guide and support each parent exactly how to practice with their child and develop their child's love for music.
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How old does my child have to be to join?Children may start as young as 3 years old! Starting an instrument has less to do with age and more to see if your child is ready. To find out if your child is ready to take on an instrument, contact us today to set up a free phone consultation at lakewoodsuzukistrings@gmail.com.
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When can I start?Enroll at any time - our doors are always open! Depending on lesson availability, we are happy to get you and and your child started whenever you're ready! Contact us at lakewoodsuzukistrings@gmail.com for more information.
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What is the difference between a Suzuki program and traditional music lessons?Suzuki programs are more comprehensive and involved than traditional music lessons. Suzuki involves weekly one-on-one instruction, parent participation in private lessons, group classes with other students, and parent involvement in daily home practice.
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Does my child need previous musical experience?Not at all! No musical experience is necessary to begin in the LSS program. All you need is excitement and willingness to learn!
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Where are you located?Lakewood Suzuki Strings is located in Lakewood, Ohio. We are conveniently on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio where your child can receive viola or violin lessons outside Cleveland.
