Registration Opens February 15th!
Student Programs run June 16-20th, 2025
Teacher Programs run June 14-21st, 2025
Early bird pricing ends March 15th and registration closes April 15th, 2025.
What to Expect at LASI 2025
Welcome to the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute. Our institute is a family oriented Suzuki music summer program for students, parents & teachers of all ages & levels. We currently offer programs for students and teachers who play violin, viola, and cello. LASI offers a nurturing music experience held on the beautiful campus of Pitzer College in Claremont, CA.
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Our Twinkler Program is designed for violin students with no experience or those studying Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio. This is a half day program that ends by noon, although families are welcome to stay for the afternoon concerts and parent talks. This program is open to all ages, however most students will be 8 and under.
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LASI is a place for students to thrive and experience playing music within the larger Los Angeles community. Our Foundational Program serves students in beginner levels, while PREP students prepares intermediate students to matriculate into our Young Artist Program by adding more advanced, age-appropriate courses such as Chamber Music and advanced electives.
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Young Artists is for advanced students ages 13 & up. Young Artist students receive ensemble & chamber music experience, as well as advanced music electives.
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A cornerstone of the Suzuki Method is ensuring that teachers have excellent, uniform training from the very beginning. LASI prides itself in bringing the best Teacher Trainers to teach Unit Training, Supplementary and Enrichment courses for many instruments offered through the SAA.
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Participants have the option to register for dormitory accommodations and/or meal plans during the week of LASI. We highly recommend commuters get a Lunch Only plan to socialize with other attendees.
2025 Guest Artist • Salastina
We are delighted to have the artistic directors of Salastina as the Guest Artists for LASI 2025. Salastina is a musical salon for the 21st century. By day, they are world-class performers and studio musicians who’ve played on your favorite films. By night, they are on a mission to broaden the definition of what classical music was, is, and can be.
Salastina is directed by violin duo between Maia Jasper White and Kevin Kumar. The duo met sharing a stand almost two decades ago. They hit it off both temperamentally and artistically. As their friendship grew, they realized they shared similar musical visions and were energized by using each other as sounding boards. Salastina is the result of their partnership.
We look forward to their Guest Artist concert at LASI and their contribution to the chamber music programs as guest coaches.
Help restore instruments for LA Suzuki Teachers and Students.
Dear LASI families,
There are many members of the LASI community that have been impacted by the fires, whether losing a home, a school, or a neighborhood. We hope that you and your family are safe and can access the resources necessary to thrive during this difficult time.
We wanted you to be aware of a fund being organized by Suzuki Music Association of California - Los Angeles branch for those who lost their instruments due to the fires. If you or your child has lost an instrument to the fire please contact us at lasi@smac-ca.org and we’ll coordinate with SMAC-LA on your behalf.
Our hearts are with all the members of our community and our immense gratitude goes out to all the first responders who are tirelessly working to protect our city.
Sincerely,
Morgan & Kelly
“Where love is deep, much can be accomplished.”
— Shin'ichi Suzuki