Personalized Violin Instruction for All Ages in Honolulu
At Violin Artistry Studio, students of all ages and experience levels are invited to discover the joy of playing the violin. Dr. Nikki Routman Ebisu teaches using the Suzuki Method™ approach, with lessons tailored to each student’s needs, interests, and learning style. Lessons are offered in both English and Japanese.
If you’re a parent of a young child, visit the Suzuki Approach page to learn how we get started. To inquire about lessons, please send the student’s name, age, and availability. There may be a waitlist list depending on the day. We are considering a new Keiki Beginner Group Class, see below for more information.
Consultations are available for younger students to answer questions and see if they’re ready to begin. Due to time constraints, trial lessons are not provided, but students are welcome to observe lessons.
As the Founder and Owner of Violin Artistry Studio in Honolulu, Dr. Nikki (Routman) Ebisu enjoys an esteemed career as a violinist, teacher and clinician, celebrated for her dedication to music and education. Her passion for music has led to a global career, featuring collaborative chamber music and orchestral performances across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Recognized as the 2022 Teacher of the Year by the Hawaii Music Teachers Association, Dr. Ebisu is a sought-after Japanese bilingual violin instructor and one of the few remaining protégés of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the founder of the Suzuki Method. In 2025, she received the Certificate of Achievement from the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), recognized her outstanding commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in teaching.
Dr. Ebisu specializes in providing violin education for students aged 3 and up, guiding students from the beginning through advanced levels. She is the Beginner Orchestra (Violin/Viola) Instructor at ʻIolani School and is on Faculty at the Interharmony Music Festival in Acqui Terme, Italy. As a performer, she is a Violinist with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and Maui Pops Orchestra.
Dr. Ebisu’s students consistently achieve success in national and international competitions, excelling within programs such as the Hawaii Youth Symphony and Osaka International Music Competition. Many have been featured in exclusive masterclasses with renowned soloists such as Sarah Chang, Ray Chen, Augustin Hadelich, Midori, Ryu Goto, Alexi Kenney, Robert McDuffie and others. From captivating performances at Carnegie Hall to being featured on NPR From the Top, her students continue to inspire with their accomplishments.
Dr. Ebisu started her musical education with the Suzuki Method at age 2 and continued her musical education at the renown Toho Music School in Tokyo. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Pre-Medicine from the University of Texas at Austin, along with Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Violin Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her primary instructors include Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Sumiko Edo, John Arnold, Dr. Eugene Gratovich, and Oswald Lehnert.
A committed advocate for music education, Dr. Ebisu shares her passion through recitals, conference presentations, and workshops, and has ben an active board member with the Hawaii Music Teachers Association for over a decade. During her tenure as President of the Hawaii Music Teachers Association, the organization received the prestigious designation of 2022 MTNA National State Chapter Affiliate of the Year. She is actively working toward becoming a nationally registered Teacher Trainer with the SAA, with the goal of expanding access to high-quality Suzuki education in the islands and establishing mentorship in Hawaii.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re interested in violin lessons, I’d love to hear from you. Please include the student’s name, age, and general availability when reaching out.
Keiki Group Beginner Classes
Due to the high number of inquiries for violin lessons and long waitlist, Violin Artistry is considering a Keiki Beginner Violin Class for approximately ages 4 and up, given enough interest. It would be a co-taught class with Dr. Nikki Ebisu and Ms. Kayla Uchida at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu on Saturday morning (time still TBD). We are still surveying interest, so please contact us.
We are also considering starting this summer (June 2026) if there’s enough interest, either on a weekday and weekend morning. Please feel free to reach out to us.
Group Classes fees are $20 per student, per class. Students must commit to the entire semester session. This is not a ‘drop-off-and go’ class. A parent or guardian must be in the class observing since these children are young.