Chicago Suzuki Institute 2026

Chicago Suzuki Institute: Summer 2026

Join Suzuki music school students and Suzuki music teachers from across the country for the Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI), an unforgettable week of musical growth, friendship, and fun! 

***NEW LOCATION***
New this year, the Music Institute of Chicago is pleased to partner with Northeastern Illinois University to offer the Chicago Suzuki Institute on its beautiful campus.

Student Program
Monday, July 6 - Saturday, July 11, 2026

For violin • viola • cello • piano students age 4-18
Books 1 and up
***Students must have completed their Twinkles to enroll in CSI.***

Students receive a combination of classes providing individual attention and group participation. The inspiration of the week invigorates the musical studies of the children throughout the year!

Students take part in master classes, repertoire and technique classes, ensembles, and enrichment activities, all culminating in festival concerts and recitals that celebrate their progress and hard work.

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Suzuki Teacher Training
THURSDAY, jULY 2 - fRIDAY, jULY 3, 2026: eVERY cHILD cAN! (Virtual)

Monday, July 6 - Monday, July 13, 2026: vIOLIN, CELLO, AND PIANO TEACHER TRAINING UNITS

For violin • cello • piano teachers ready to begin or continue their Suzuki training

Study the teaching methods of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Prospective teachers as well as experienced teachers will find opportunities to develop and refine the art and craft of teaching through short-term courses approved by the Suzuki Association of the Americas taught by internationally acclaimed educators.

July 2-3, 2026  |  Virtually
 “Every Child Can!” is for all instruments and is a required prerequisite to Unit 1 courses. 

July 6-11, 2026  |  Northeastern Illinois University
3701 W Bryn Mawr Avenue  |  Chicago, IL

July 12-13, 2026  |  Music Institute of Chicago, Winnetka Campus
300 Green Bay Road | Winnetka, IL

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