Sato Center for Suzuki Studies

At the heart of Suzuki Studies at CIM is the strong conviction that "every child has unlimited potential."

This method, developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in the 1940s, was inspired by the observation of the way language is learned in early childhood through the communication skill shared between parent and child. Suzuki based his approach on the belief that "Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability, just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited." Dr. Suzuki's goal was not simply to develop professional musicians, but to nurture loving human beings and to help develop each child's character through the study of music.

Because this program begins at such an early age, the role of the parent as "home teacher" is integral to the child's progress. Suzuki seeks to develop the whole child, to expand his/her ability to learn, appreciate, and discover the joy of music. Once the fundamental playing skills have been established, creative music theory is added to teach the basics in reading music.

Suzuki and CIM

• Available Downloads:
  
  
  • Suzuki Group Concert Schedule
  • Sato Center Calendar
  • Fall Group Schedule
    
  • The latest issue of Suzuki Fanfare
    
  • 100-Day Practice Chart
    
    
• What is the Suzuki Method?
  
  
• Who was Dr. Schinichi Suzuki?
  
  
• CIM's long-standing relationship with Dr. Suzuki and his method
  
  
• Suzuki at CIM
  
  
• How To Enroll
  
  
• Training for CIM Conservatory Suzuki Teachers

Suzuki Instructors

Kimberly Meier-Sims, Director, Sato Center - Violin, SAA Registered Teacher Trainer
Melissa Kraut, Cello, Coordinator, Cello Studies
Laura Shuster, Coordinator, Sato Projects / String Workshop

Violin: Kimberly Meier-Sims, Liesl Hook-Langmack, Mari Sato, Stephen Sims
Viola: Laura Shuster
Cello: Melissa Kraut, Sara Bennett Wolfe
Double Bass: Tracy Rowell
Piano: Tanya Groys
Music Theory: Jennifer Conner, Chair, Jill Rasmussen, Gabriele Fuldauer, Alissa Shuster

Registration

To apply, please use our Enrollment page or contact CIM at 216.791.5000.