New Zealand Suzuki Institute

The New Zealand Suzuki Institute (NZSI) is a not-for-profit association for students and teachers learning and teaching through the Suzuki Method™. Dr Shinichi Suzuki developed this method of teaching children to play the violin in Japan in the twentieth century. The method has since been extended to include many more instruments. Here in Aotearoa, we have qualified Suzuki teachers across the country teaching violin, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and Suzuki Early Childhood Music classes.

The NZSI is part of the global Suzuki Method organization, which enables its members to participate in Suzuki events anywhere in the world. The NZSI has seven branches across the country and a centrally run executive board. Ongoing professional development is provided for teacher members in the interests of maintaining a high level of teaching.

Alongside the local branches, the NZSI exists to:

Nurture the character and ability of children through Suzuki’s vision of communities enriched by music.

Nurture the character and ability of its teachers through internationally benchmarked training opportunities and registration.

Offer regular music events the entire family may attend.

Provide access to national and international Suzuki conferences.

Offer performance opportunities for all students.

Provide a national journal with articles on the Suzuki approach and related topics.

Offer opportunities to attend parent information and education meetings.