Nashville Suzuki Institute

Nashville Suzuki Institute 2025

Come join Suzuki teachers, students, and parents from all over North America for an unforgettable week of music, fun, and friendships in Music City!

For Suzuki students of violin, viola, and cello.

July 13-18, 2025 at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
2400 Blakemore Ave. Nashville, TN 37212

Institute Faculty

  • Zachary Ebin, director (Nashville, TN)
  • Alyssa Beckmann, violin and viola (Kansas City, MO)
  • Jennifer Johnson, violin (Ottawa, ON)
  • Kristi Manno, violin and viola (Austin, TX)
  • Annalise Ohse, fiddle (Nashville, TN)
  • Tim Washecka, violin and viola (Austin, TX)
  • Andrea Yun, cello (Ann Arbor, MI)

Schedule

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025
    3:00 p.m. - Registration and Welcome
    4:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies and Play-in
  • Monday - Friday, July 14-18, 2025
    8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Classes
    12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
    1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Classes
    4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Special activity or concert
  • Final Concert is Friday July 18, 4:00 p.m.

Eligibility & Classes

  • Eligibility: Suzuki violin, viola, and cello students age 4 to 17. Students must be able to play all of the twinkle variations in order to participate. All students must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or caretaker while at the Institute.
  • Classes: Students enrolled in the Nashville Suzuki Institute will have 5 classes per day. All classes and events will take place at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University.
  • Classes for students in Suzuki Volumes 1-5 include: Masterclass, Technique Class, Repertoire Class, Fiddle, and Music & Movement
  • Classes for students in Suzuki Volume 6 and above include: Masterclass, Technique Class, Repertoire Class, Fiddle, and Chamber Music

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition: Tuition for the 2025 Nashville Suzuki Institute is $598.

Scholarships: The Blair Academy at Vanderbilt is committed to making the study of music possible for all qualified students. Please contact Elm Stephenson, the Blair Academy registrar, for a link to the scholarship application.

Registration

Registration: Registration for the Nashville Suzuki Institute will open on February 3, 2025, and continue until full. Please register early to ensure we have space for your student. For assistance with registration please contact our registrar, Elm Stephenson.

Nashville Suzuki Institute

July 13-18, 2025 | Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music

Register Here

Where to Stay & Eat

Where to stay:
The Nashville Suzuki Institute welcomes students from all over North America. Nashville has a robust tourist industry with many available hotels and Airbnbs. You can find a list of hotels close to the Vanderbilt Campus HERE.

Where to eat:
The Nashville Suzuki Institute has a daily 90-minute break for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. There are many places to eat near the Vanderbilt campus. The Blair School of Music is an 8-minute walk from Hillsboro Village where families can find numerous cafes and restaurants. There are also tables and sitting areas at the Blair School of Music. where families can eat lunch if they chose to bring one.

Parking

Free parking will be available for families in the West Garage, which is directly across the street from the main entrance of the Blair School of Music.

Practice Rooms

The Blair School of Music has practice rooms on all three floors of the building. Students at the Nashville Suzuki Institute are welcome to practice in these rooms during the week.

Questions?

Contact: Zachary Ebin
615.322.7665 / zachary.ebin@vanderbilt.edu

Programs and Classes