Introductory Assessment Lesson (Ages 5–Adult)

All new students begin with an Introductory Assessment Lesson.

This first meeting is a relaxed, guided session designed to help you and your child get started with the violin. Most families begin with questions—that’s completely normal. No prior experience is needed.

The Introductory Assessment Lesson is a professional working session that allows time to gently assess readiness, coordination, listening skills, and overall fit for study.

During this session, we also introduce the structure of lessons, the role of home practice, and the parent–teacher partnership that supports long-term progress in Suzuki-style study.

This first meeting lays the foundation for all future study.

During this session we:

• Explore posture, coordination, and basic setup 
• Gently assess developmental readiness for study 
• Introduce the teaching approach and lesson structure 
• Discuss how home practice is guided and supported 
• Begin building the parent–teacher partnership essential to Suzuki study 
• Determine whether the studio is the right fit at this time 

Readiness is developmental, not selective.

Young Beginners

 The focus of this first meeting is orientation and comfort rather than performance. 

Parents attend the full lesson and observe:

• The structure of Suzuki-style lessons 
• The parent’s role during lessons and home practice 
• How foundational skills are introduced gradually over time 

No prior musical experience is expected.
No instrument is required for this lesson.

Teen & Adult Beginners
A hands-on introduction to the violin focusing on:

• Coordination 
• Listening 
• Foundational technique

Transfer Students

Assessment of:

• Current habits 
• Materials and repertoire 
• Foundational readiness 

Please bring your instrument and current music.

Do we need a violin?

Young beginners: No instrument is required.
Teens and adults: A full-size violin is available if needed.
Transfer students: Please bring your instrument and materials.

How should we prepare?

Brand new beginners: Simply attend with a parent or decision-maker.
Students with prior experience: Bring violin, books, and a short prepared piece.

For students under 18, a parent or decision-maker attends the full lesson.

Quiet observation and note-taking are encouraged.

Families enrolling with young beginners will also participate in a required Parent Orientation following enrollment. 

Following the Introductory Lesson, if the studio is a good fit and the family is ready to begin, you will be invited to enroll and reserve a weekly lesson time.

Students beginning during the summer months typically enter through the structured Summer Session, designed to establish strong habits and prepare for continued study into the Fall Studio Year.

Small beginner group classes may be offered during the Summer Session when enrollment allows.

Introductory Assessment Lessons are reserved with a $65 registration fee.

Because lesson times are held specifically for each family, registrations are non-refundable and must be scheduled within 30 days.