Current Private Lesson Rates:

30 minutes = $30.00
45 minutes = $45.00
60 minutes (1 hour) = $60.00
75 minutes (1 hr + 15 min) = $75.00
90 minutes (1 hr + 30 min) =  $90.00


Please Note:
There will be a small rate increase effective September 1st, 2008. The new rates will be as follows:
30 minutes= $35.00
45 minutes= $50.00
60 minutes= $65.00
75 minutes = $80.00
90 minutes = $95.00
There is no longer a family or sibling rate available.


Lesson Length

For all child beginners, I recommend 30-minute lessons, once or twice a week. I find that the children coming twice a week for 30-minutes are improving much faster. The student can progress to 45-minute or one-hour lessons once they advance to Book 3.


For children under age ten, I most definitely recommend shorter lessons, i.e.  30 minutes. Each child is different so it really depends on the needs, attention span, practice habits and learning capabilities of each person.
For beginner children, I require that the first few lessons be an  "orientation" for the parent, discussing my policies, as well as what the child will learn over the course of the year. In these lessons, I will review all of the technique with the parent, so that he or she can practice with the child at home. At this point, I will assume that the parent has read both required books and has a full understanding of the Suzuki Method philosophy. I do not charge for this first lesson, but I will expect the parent to be fully committed and prepared to take this journey into the Suzuki Method. I do not accept just anybody into my studio. Committed students and parents only please.






Group Class:


The group class is a time for students to review Suzuki Book repertoire, work on violin exercises, play music games... all in a group setting with other kids at the same playing level.

The group class fee is included in your monthly tuition, but it is $15.00 per 60 minute class.


Group Classes are tentatively scheduled for Sunday afternoon, and is required for all students in my studio. The classes will be held once a month. I do require private lessons to be taken concurrently with group lessons. Being around other students of the same level, performing in front of and with others, and constantly reviewing material is a great way to maintain musicianship and skill.

If you are interested in attending my group classes, you might want to consider joining the Suzuki Association of Hawaii. As a member, you can attend ANY member teacher's group class! You will have to pay that teacher's class fee, but you do not need to be in his or her studio to attend that group class. To obtain information about other teachers' group classes in the area, please contact me or the SAH directly.