Suzuki Institutes

The longest running summer institute in the Northeast, the Ithaca Suzuki Institute proudly offers immersive Suzuki learning. The Institute has programs for Twinklers through “beyond the book” violin, viola and cello students. 

For Student Institute participants as well as Advanced Program participants under age 12, parents are required to attend classes with their children on Ithaca College’s campus. Advanced Institute, Preludio Violin Program, and Sonare Cello Program participants age 13 and over have the option of staying in the supervised teen dorm.

New this year: Advanced VIOLA Program! We are thrilled to bring back the advanced viola program built for violists book 5 and up.

Violists! Join us during week 1 for our student institute viola week!

student institute REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MARCH 15, 2027.

*TEACHER INSTITUTE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1 through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. To take any teacher training courses through the Ithaca Suzuki Institute, you need to register and pay through the Suzuki Association of the Americas HERE. Once enrolled through the SAA, you can contact the college at suzuki@ithaca.edu to get a link for on-campus housing.

Advanced Program, Preludio Violin Program and Sonare Cello Program students: Please note this year's timeline for auditions: Auditions can be submitted between January 4th and February 22nd. 

Preludio Violin Program and Sonare Cello Program starts on Sunday, June 28th and runs through Friday, July 9th.

Scholarship applications (for both students and teachers) will be accepted January 4th- March 1st. Please visit the scholarship page *found under tuition & fees* for details.