San Diego Suzuki School of Music

Jewish Community Center (JCC), 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

Location of San Diego Suzuki School of Music campJewish Community Center (JCC), 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

About

San Diego Suzuki School of Music offers violin, viola, and cello instruction, along with Little Treble Makers early childhood classes. Students in the program also take weekly private lessons and weekly Suzuki group lessons, and they can participate in solo recitals, group recitals, community concerts, and the San Diego Suzuki Chamber Orchestra.

Programs

  • Violin instruction — 4 and up · Private and group lessons are offered; all students attend both weekly.
  • Viola instruction — 4 and up · Private and group lessons are offered; all students attend both weekly.
  • Cello instruction — 4 and up · Private and group lessons are offered; all students attend both weekly.
  • Little Treble Makers early childhood classes — under 4 · Early childhood education program for children under four years old.
  • Suzuki Group Lessons — students in the program · Weekly on Saturday mornings · Group lessons are held weekly and all SDSSM students attend both private and group lessons each week.
  • Private Lessons — students in the program · Weekly · Held weekly at individual instructor's studio locations.
  • Solo Recitals — students in the program · Individual student performances; happen twice a year.
  • Group Recitals — students in the program · Large group performances; happen twice a year.
  • San Diego Suzuki Chamber Orchestra — intermediate level and up · An orchestra preparatory group that rehearses in Carmel Valley and performs each semester in various locations.
  • Community Concerts — students in the program · A casual, elective performance opportunity for community outreach with limited slots available each semester.

At a glance

  • Ages: 0–18 years old
  • General schedule: All students attend both private and group lessons weekly. Group lessons are held weekly on Saturday mornings.

About the provider

The school is celebrating 20 years of music. It is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and its faculty have extensive Suzuki and technical training and are trained professionals through the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Lessons for students ages four and up; early childhood classes are for children under four years old. All students attend both private and group lessons weekly. Parents and students attend group lessons together. The school offers weekly group instrumental and music theory lessons in the UTC area. Chamber Orchestra is for intermediate and advanced students. After reading about the Suzuki method, families are invited to contact the program for more information and to schedule observation times.

Last updated November 7, 2026.

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