Course Description
Rebecca Reed-Lunn, Suzuki Program Director
Suzuki Concert Dates | All concerts begin at 1 pm
October 25, 2026 | Play-In Costume Ball
January 31, 2027 | Suzuki Groups Recital
April 18, 2027 | Graduation Recital
May 23, 2027 | Spring Concert
The Suzuki method draws on the same organic immersion that children use to learn language, building musical skill, a sense of responsibility, and joy from the earliest stages of study. The cornerstone of the Suzuki Strings program at Crowden is the creation of a cooperative relationship between teacher, parent, and student. Parents take an active role in the educational process by attending all lessons and classes, and by practicing daily with their children at home.
Tuition includes both a weekly individual lesson and a weekly group class. Students participate in several Suzuki program concerts throughout the year and have opportunities to perform in Crowden solo recitals. Because group class is built into the program from the very beginning, students are well-prepared to transition into Crowden’s Chamber Orchestra ensemble program when they reach the appropriate level.
New Students
New families begin with two introductory offerings in the fall:
Music and Movement (Thursdays 4–5pm) runs for six weeks starting September TBD. Upon completion, violinists join the Thursday group class and cellists join the Saturday morning group class. Parent Classes (Mondays 7–8:15pm) run for five weeks: September 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 17.
New families are strongly encouraged to watch the video or read the book Nurtured by Love prior to the placement interview.
Group Classes
Classes are offered in violin and cello across all levels, from pre-Twinkle through advanced ensemble. The table below shows current offerings — contact Crowden to confirm availability and placement.
| Instrument & Level | Instructor | Day & Time |
| Violin Twinkle | Calvin | Thursdays 4:00–4:30pm |
| Violin Book 2 (early) | Jennifer | Tuesdays 4:30–5:15pm |
| Violin Book 2 (late) | Jennifer | Tuesdays 5:15–6:00pm |
| Violin Book 3/4 | Rebecca | Saturdays 9:00–9:45am |
| Violin Late Book 4–8 — Chamber Orchestra | Rebecca | Tuesdays 4:30–6:00pm |
| Violin Book 9–10 — Youth Chamber Music | Varies | Times vary by placement |
| Cello Pre-Twinkle | Becky & Elisa | Saturdays 10:00–10:30am |
| Cello Early Book 1 | Becky & Elisa | Saturdays 10:00–10:45am |
| Cello Book 2 | Becky | Saturdays 9:30–10:00am |
| Cello Book 3–7 — Cello Choir | Becky | Tuesdays 4:15–5:00pm |
| Cello Book 3–7 — Chamber Orchestra | Rebecca | Tuesdays 5:00–6:00pm |
| Cello Book 8–10 — Youth Chamber Music | Varies | Times vary by placement |
Lessons and group classes are billed monthly based on the number of weeks in the month. A $50 registration fee applies. Installment payment plans are available.
| Lesson + Class | 4-week month | 5-week month |
| 30-min lesson + 30-min group class | $424 | $530 |
| 30-min lesson + 45-min group class | $488 | $610 |
| 45-min lesson + 30-min group class | $552 | $690 |
| 45-min lesson + 45-min group class | $616 | $770 |
| 45-min lesson + Chamber Orchestra | $632 | $790 |
| 45-min lesson + Youth Chamber Music | $696 | $870 |
| 60-min lesson + 45-min group class | $736 | $920 |
| 60-min lesson + Chamber Orchestra | $760 | $950 |
| 60-min lesson + Youth Chamber Music | $820 | $1,025 |
Note: For students ages 3.5–4, Crowden requires that all students and parents observe two class sessions prior to enrolling. This ensures that the youngest students understand the commitment and demands of the program, and that parents are prepared to support their students in their lessons and group classes.