For over 40 years, Boulder Suzuki Strings has offered violin lessons, viola lessons and cello lessons to students using the well-regarded Suzuki Method. Our music school has grown to over 200 students and 11 highly-skilled, professional teachers who are dedicated to fostering Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's vision that "every child can."
Our teachers offer private lessons in Boulder, Broomfield, Louisville, Superior and the surrounding areas so it's easy to find a teacher near you. Boulder Suzuki Strings students also attend group classes in Boulder, which meet approximately twice a month during the school year.
Our teachers offer private lessons in Boulder, Broomfield, Louisville, Superior and the surrounding areas so it's easy to find a teacher near you. Boulder Suzuki Strings students also attend group classes in Boulder, which meet approximately twice a month during the school year.
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Amy Gesmer-Packman founded Boulder Suzuki Strings as a university program in 1982, when she began graduate study with renowned Suzuki pedagogue William Starr at the University of Colorado Boulder. By the time Amy earned her master's degree in violin performance and pedagogy, Boulder Suzuki Strings had grown to more than 70 students and had become independent of the university.
Boulder Suzuki Strings develops noble citizens of the world through outstanding music education inspired by Dr. Suzuki's philosophy that Every Child Can. Boulder Suzuki Strings nurtures personal excellence by offering a comprehensive music education experience that includes individual lessons and group classes to enhance the total development of the child.
The events that have occurred over this past week have weighed heavily on our hearts here at Boulder Suzuki Strings. Today, tomorrow and every day moving forward, we are strongly committed to educating ourselves about the longstanding racism and inequality that is embedded in our institutions in order to have productive conversations on how to proceed in a positive and progressive way in our arts community.
We teach cello lessons, viola lessons and violin lessons to students ages 3* to 18, using the well respected Suzuki Method. Our 11 highly-skilled, professional teachers offer private lessons in various locations throughout Boulder, Broomfield, Louisville, Superior and the surrounding area so it's easy to find lessons near you.
Reviews (5)
Katie Clement
Jun 28, 2020
Boulder Suzuki Strings has been an excellent place for my children to take music lessons. I would highly recommend their program. We have loved the combination of private and group lessons, regular group concerts and solo recitals, and the variety of classes they have been able to participate in including fiddle, orchestra, and chamber groups (all of which are included in their regular semester fees which are comparable to what you would pay any music teacher for weekly private lessons).
Being able to play music with friends on a regular basis has been a highly motivating experience for my children. Every one of the teachers are highly qualified, excellent teachers. Boulder Suzuki Strings is like a family and welcomes all ages and abilities. As a parent with very little formal music training myself I have truly appreciated the support that I as a parent continually receive around how to best help and support my children on their musical journey both in lessons, in daily home practice, in exposure to excellent music, in being included fully in the parent/teacher/child triangle of learning, and in being encouraged to ask my own questions throughout the process. The teachers are accessible and approachable, friendly, very encouraging and positive while maintaining a high level of excellence in their teaching.
Being able to play music with friends on a regular basis has been a highly motivating experience for my children. Every one of the teachers are highly qualified, excellent teachers. Boulder Suzuki Strings is like a family and welcomes all ages and abilities. As a parent with very little formal music training myself I have truly appreciated the support that I as a parent continually receive around how to best help and support my children on their musical journey both in lessons, in daily home practice, in exposure to excellent music, in being included fully in the parent/teacher/child triangle of learning, and in being encouraged to ask my own questions throughout the process. The teachers are accessible and approachable, friendly, very encouraging and positive while maintaining a high level of excellence in their teaching.
Wei Wang
Jun 24, 2020
This is a great program. Besides weekly private lessons, the school also provides group lessons, orchestra and chamber groups, spring and fall recitals, community concerts, and a biennial Costa Rica tour to enrich every student's music experience. My son has been with Boulder Suzuki Strings for almost ten years. He is not just learning how to play a musical instrument from his teachers; the skills he learned at Boulder Suzuki Strings have also had a positive impact on other aspects of his life.
Sarah Biber
May 11, 2020
Deb Dunkhase
Mar 23, 2020
I've enjoyed participating with Boulder Suzuki Strings for the past several years attending concerts and helping with strategic planning. BSS is a group of highly dedicated professionals and extremely talented musicians who are deeply committed to enriching the lives of children of all ages and abilities with music education! Boulder is incredibly fortunate to have BSS as a resource in your community.
Jan Cartwright
Feb 28, 2020
Twinkle, twinkle, five stars! If your child is interested in learning a string instrument and you live anywhere near Boulder, this is the place to go. Boulder Suzuki Strings has provided my kids with consistently high-quality music instruction for the past six years. The teachers are passionate and committed, and group classes (usually twice a month) are very motivating.
The program has high expectations for the students, and it's amazing to see what they can accomplish. More than anything, it teaches kids valuable life lessons about what you can achieve if you work consistently towards a goal. I have seen firsthand how my kids have carried that work ethic over to their schoolwork.
The program has high expectations for the students, and it's amazing to see what they can accomplish. More than anything, it teaches kids valuable life lessons about what you can achieve if you work consistently towards a goal. I have seen firsthand how my kids have carried that work ethic over to their schoolwork.
