Ms. Wendy is accepting new students in north portland

Ms. Wendy is committed to nurturing expressive musicianship from the very first lesson. Strong technique, balanced posture, and proper form are emphasized early on so that students can invest their whole hearts in musical expression.

One parent attends every lesson and takes an active role in home practice. Parents support their child’s growth by making music a daily part of life—this includes consistent home practice, daily listening to Suzuki recordings, and exposure to a variety of other great music.

Weekly group classes through Suzuki Stumptown, a welcoming NE-Portland Suzuki program offering weekly group and SECE classes, are central to the learning experience. These classes allow children to learn alongside peers and build musical community, while giving parents valuable support and connection.

Music reading is integrated into the curriculum to ensure students develop strong note-reading and theory skills. Group classes also invite exploration beyond the Suzuki repertoire, with exposure to styles such as jazz, blues, world music, and fiddling.

LET’S GET STARTED

1. Contact Ms. Wendy via email: wendysuzukiviolin@gmail.com (or by clicking the link below). Write “Prospective Student” in the email subject line

2. Observe a few online private lessons to see Ms. Wendy in action one-on-one with her students.

3. Set up a trial lesson with Ms. Wendy to determine if she is a good match for you and your child’s learning styles.

4. Read “Nurtured by Love” by Shinichi Suzuki (available for purchase from Amazon)

5. Visit suzukiassociation.org for more information about the Suzuki Approach to learning music

6. Purchase Suzuki Violin Vol. 1 and begin listening to the recordings daily to create the home-listening environment (available from Amazon and iTunes)

If your child has not yet begun violin, please wait to rent a violin until our first lesson - I will help you find the right size and rental company to meet your needs.