Students have fun in fiddle class

We hope to see you in 2027!

Our student programs will run June 14th-18th, 2027.

What to Expect at LASI

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 Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA.

  • Our Twinkler Program is designed for 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.

  • 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.

  • Young Artists is for advanced students ages 13 & up. Young Artist students receive ensemble & chamber music experience, as well as advanced music electives.

  • 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.

2027 Guest Artist •
Gloria Lum

We are delighted to have Gloria Lum as the Guest Artist for LASI 2027. Cellist Gloria Lum, a native of Berkeley, CA, attended the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, graduating from the latter institution magna cum laude.

A student of Gabor Rejto and Ronald Leonard, she was a member of the Oakland Symphony and the Denver Symphony before joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1985. She holds the Linda and Maynard Brittan Chair. 

A frequent participant in the LA Phil’s Green Umbrella series, Lum has been involved in tributes to Elliott Carter, György Ligeti, and Witold Lutosławski, and TX. Lum teaches cello and chamber music at Occidental College.

We look forward to their Guest Artist concert at LASI and their contribution to the chamber music programs as guest coach.

YAP students pose with their instruments on the grass
A cello student practices on a grassy hill
Teacher workshop participants
Beautiful pitzer campus with a blooming jacaranda tree
A violin student enthusiastically raises her hand in group class
Curious students look at the inner workings of a piano with their teacher

“Where love is deep, much can be accomplished.”

— Shin'ichi Suzuki

Los Angeles Suzuki Institute 2027 is proud to be affiliated with and sponsored by the following:

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