Katie Suzuki Music
Online Suzuki Music Lessons for Children
Live, one-to-one webcam lessons with registered Suzuki teachers. From age 3 - no experience needed.
Piano | Violin
Meet your teacher on a no-obligation 30-minute video call
Suzuki Method involves
Learning by Ear
Children first learn to play by listening, developing strong musical memory before reading notes — the natural way all children learn language.
Parent partnership
Parents are active partners — learning how to guide home practice and support progress in a positive, nurturing way.
Positive environment
Each lesson builds confidence through small steps and frequent review, helping children feel proud of what they can do.
What sets our lessons apart?
Flexible online booking calendar
Clear guidance for parents — no musical background needed
Engaging lessons allow children to learn at their own pace
Encouragement and small steps build focus and confidence
About the Studio
Katie Suzuki Music is an online Suzuki studio connecting families with qualified, registered Suzuki teachers worldwide.
Founded by Katie Dey — a Suzuki piano and violin teacher with over 30 years' experience — the studio brings together carefully selected teachers who share a commitment to engaging, high-quality Suzuki education.
Every teacher in the studio is registered with their local Suzuki Association and is personally chosen and supported by Katie to ensure a consistent, nurturing learning experience for your child.
Meet the teachers
Katie Dey
Founder · Piano and violin · New Zealand
Katie founded Katie Suzuki Music and has over 30 years’ experience teaching Suzuki piano and violin, helping children and their parents enjoy learning music together. She is a registered Suzuki teacher in both piano and violin in New Zealand. She now runs the studio and matches each family with the right teacher.
Laura Springham
Violin and viola · France
Laura has over 25 years’ experience teaching Suzuki violin and viola, mainly in Suzuki schools in Cincinnati, Ohio and in Bermuda. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in viola performance and completed Suzuki teacher training Books 1–4. Now based in France, she also teaches in the French community music school system.
Lynne-Marie Friedrichs
Violin · Washington DC, USA
Lynne-Marie has 20 years’ experience teaching Suzuki violin to students of all ages and levels. She has completed Suzuki violin teacher training through Level 7 and holds a Master’s degree in violin performance. She is based near Washington DC, USA.
Christine Woodruff
Piano · England
Christine is a Suzuki method piano teacher in Oxford, UK
Katherine Waggoner
Piano · Pennsylvania, USA
Katherine began Suzuki piano lessons herself at age four, so she knows the method from the child’s side of the piano as well as the teacher’s. She is a certified Suzuki piano teacher (Book 1) and is completing a degree in music education. She is based in Pennsylvania, USA.
What our students say
"Katie is really patient, encouraging and creates a safe, gentle learning environment. I really look forward to coming to lessons. It's special time out of a busy week that I can relax and spend with my daughter."
"Since starting lessons with Katie, our son has become much more willing to practice, and our daughters truly enjoy learning violin with her."
"Thanks so much for all you do! We are so enjoying the journey, and especially the flexibility of online lessons."
How to start
Let's talk about piano or violin lessons for your child.
The first step is to book a free, no-obligation chat so we can meet, answer your questions and plan the best path forward.
Lessons are USD$32 for 30 minutes (about £25 · S$42 · A$48)