About
Western Springs School of Talent Education and Naperville Suzuki School offers private lessons and group classes for children ages 3 to 18. Enrollment begins with a free Info Session, followed by an individual lesson observation, group-class observation, scheduling, and studio placement. Group classes meet at a regularly scheduled time each week, and families may attend group class at the other location if there is a schedule conflict.
Programs
- Private lessons — Enrollment begins with a free Info Session, then an individual lesson observation, then scheduling and studio placement. Private teacher placement is based on mutual schedules and availability.
- Group classes — Weekly; group classes meet at a regularly scheduled time each week. · Prospective families observe a group class. If there is a conflict with a group class schedule at the school they attend for private lessons, families may attend group class at the other location.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: The school year is divided into four terms over the course of the year: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Each term is 12 weeks long. Enrollment can begin at any time within a term, and tuition is prorated accordingly. The Summer Term is flexible; students sign up for 9 lessons over the 12-week term and lessons are signed up for individually.
About the provider
The faculty at the Western Springs School of Talent Education and the Naperville Suzuki School have been enriching the lives of children through the study of music for forty-seven years. The program also includes free Parent Info Sessions for new parents, which introduce the Suzuki Philosophy and the program.
- Parent Info Session — Free Info Sessions for new parents; introductory meeting about the Suzuki Philosophy and the program.
Fall Term starts Sunday, August 23. Group classes begin the following week, on August 31. Parents are encouraged to learn about the Suzuki Method and the program before enrolling. Prospective parents attend a free Info Session, then observe private lessons and a group class, then proceed to scheduling and studio placement. Placement with a specific private teacher is determined by mutual schedules and availability. Families should confirm with the office before visiting a group class to make sure there have not been cancellations or schedule changes.
Last updated August 27, 2026.
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