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The Suzuki Strings Program
What we offer:
- Individual harp, violin, viola and cello lessons, scheduled at your convenience with your instructor
- Solo recitals with a professional accompanist
- Masterclasses and workshops with guest teachers
- Parent education and enrichment
- Free admittance to many UO concerts
- Harp group classes
Explore our year's schedule and tuition and policies.
Who we are:
- A team of harp, violin, viola and cello teachers, who love kids and are passionate about music instruction! Click here to meet our faculty.
- University of Oregon graduate students, faculty members, and professional community music educators.
- All of our teachers hold undergraduate degrees in music; the majority of our teachers hold or are earning masters or doctoral degrees in music performance and teaching.
Our educational philosophy
University of Oregon’s Community Music Institute is celebrating more than a decade of bringing high-quality string instruction to the Eugene community! Students ages preschool and up can enroll to begin harp, violin, viola, and cello lessons and start a life-long journey of learning teamwork, discipline, and creative expression, and having fun through music.
Inspired by the work of educator and humanitarian Shinichi Suzuki, CMI's educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that all children have musical ability, and that the work of studying music brings out the best in us. Teachers trained specifically in working with young beginners guide students and parents through a nurturing, developmentally appropriate and sequential curriculum. Modeled on the process of language learning, the Suzuki philosophy believes that children learn music best when they are: taught to learn music by ear; surrounded by an environment of positive feedback and parental support at every step; and able to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of learning in groups. All of these elements are part of the CMI experience.
Families enjoy CMI program's unique combination of nurturing support and high expectations, as well as the chance to join a true community of families and teachers whose friendships can last many years. We’re proud of our partnership with the School of Music and Dance, and all it provides for our students: access to concerts, mentorship from string faculty and pedagogy students, and a learning environment rich with artistic excitement.
We believe that "every child can"! CMI's Program is a creative and inclusive learning community where the primary goal is to develop children with a love of the arts and the skill of strong self-expression. What sets the UO CMI Program apart is the quality of well-rounded musicians our program has developed within this fun and nurturing environment: we're proud to be able to prepare our most passionate students effectively for serious music study in high school, college, and beyond.
Inspired by the work of educator and humanitarian Shinichi Suzuki, CMI's educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that all children have musical ability, and that the work of studying music brings out the best in us. Teachers trained specifically in working with young beginners guide students and parents through a nurturing, developmentally appropriate and sequential curriculum. Modeled on the process of language learning, the Suzuki philosophy believes that children learn music best when they are: taught to learn music by ear; surrounded by an environment of positive feedback and parental support at every step; and able to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of learning in groups. All of these elements are part of the CMI experience.
Families enjoy CMI program's unique combination of nurturing support and high expectations, as well as the chance to join a true community of families and teachers whose friendships can last many years. We’re proud of our partnership with the School of Music and Dance, and all it provides for our students: access to concerts, mentorship from string faculty and pedagogy students, and a learning environment rich with artistic excitement.
We believe that "every child can"! CMI's Program is a creative and inclusive learning community where the primary goal is to develop children with a love of the arts and the skill of strong self-expression. What sets the UO CMI Program apart is the quality of well-rounded musicians our program has developed within this fun and nurturing environment: we're proud to be able to prepare our most passionate students effectively for serious music study in high school, college, and beyond.
“When love is deep, much can be accomplished.”
