About
The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) offers Suzuki Ensembles and group lessons in Tarzana. Students also take private lessons in violin, viola, or guitar with teachers affiliated with SMPLA.
Programs
- Suzuki Ensembles — Twice a month in the Tarzana/Encino area; group lessons in Tarzana
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
About the provider
SMPLA started in 1974. The program is headed by Co-Directors Robin Johnson, Marisa McLeod, and Molly White. Its mission is to teach violin and other string instruments to children using the Suzuki Method™ and to train teachers to use the Suzuki Method™, ideas, and philosophy in their musical work with young children, and with children and adults of all ages. SMPLA teachers are trained in the Suzuki Method™ and philosophy on violin, viola, and guitar, and SMPLA is an Approved Vendor for iLEAD, Blue Ridge Academy, and Gorman Learning Center.
SMPLA has an open door policy, and any string instrument student may join SMPLA regardless of which teacher they are studying with privately as long as Suzuki repertoire is included in their lessons.
Last updated October 13, 2026.
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