Personalized Suzuki Violin Instruction for All Ages in Honolulu
At Violin Artistry Studio, children 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™, with lessons tailored to each student’s needs, interests, and learning style.
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.
Consultations are available for younger students to answer questions and see if they’re ready to begin. Lessons are offered in both English and Japanese. You may request to be added to the waitlist.
Online and In-Person Lessons Available
Violin Artistry Studio offers both in-person and online violin lessons. While in-person instruction is recommended for beginners to ensure proper technique and hands-on guidance, online lessons remain a convenient option for continuing students and those outside the Honolulu area.
Dr. Nikki Routman Ebisu is an accomplished violinist, educator, and one of the few remaining protégés of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki Method. She teaches bilingual (English/Japanese) violin lessons at Violin Artistry Studio in Honolulu to students as young as age 3.
Named Teacher of the Year by the Hawaii Music Teachers Association in 2022, and recognized nationally with the Certificate of Achievement by the Suzuki Association of the Americas in 2025, Dr. Ebisu brings decades of experience to her teaching and performance.
She has performed across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. with orchestras including the Hawai‘i Symphony, Austin Symphony, Charleston Symphony, and Colorado Springs Philharmonic. In addition to her private studio, she serves on the music faculty at ʻIolani School and teaches each summer at the Interharmony Music Festival in Italy.
Her students have performed at Carnegie Hall, featured on NPR’s From the Top, and earned top prizes at national and international competitions—many have studied with her from their first notes all the way to conservatory admission.
Dr. Ebisu holds music degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Past teaching roles include the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the University of Colorado at Boulder. She remains an active clinician and advocate for music education, continuing to inspire through workshops, conferences and recitals worldwide.
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.