About the Smith Creek Suzuki Violin

Our teachers are dedicated to promoting creativity, growth mindset, and a supportive learning community. 

What are our violin lessons like?

Traditional lessons can be very lonely.  Not in our studio!  Weekly group lessons (in addition to their weekly private lessons) provide our young violinists with a fun learning environment and supportive group of violin friends!

Contact Us


We offer a free meeting and lesson observations to anyone who is considering violin lessons. Contact us to schedule a consultation today!
 

Why Smith Creek Suzuki
Our parents, Randy and Norene Smith, made huge sacrifices to keep their children in music lessons. When we were brainstorming names for our music school and browsing maps around our house for interesting geological features, we were excited to find a creek in the mountains above us named Smith Creek. Maybe the creek was named after one of our ancestors, we're not sure. But the name of our school honors our incredible parents who have supported us from our first twinkles to opening our business. 

Testimonials

I was thoroughly impressed with Mrs. Clawson’s encouraging, gentle teaching style with my young daughter (8). She truly exemplifies the Suzuki method within lesson strategies as well as the playful, joyful approach to each new music concept. Count yourself truly blessed to study with such an accomplished musician and teacher. —Amelia Griner (studio parent, music therapist)
McKenzie has given our daughter skills to work through the difficulties she comes across in music, as well as life.  She seeks to understand her students and build from there. We took a girl whose violin interest was waning to McKenzie, and now have a daughter who is excited and anxious to continue to play and improve.
​--Janan B. (studio parent)
We love Brecklyn Ferrin! After having several different violin teachers, we are happy to find that Brecklyn is just the right balance of technique, learning, and fun!
​--Lindsay K. (studio parent)
​Brecklyn has been an outstanding teacher! She is very knowledgeable and clear in her expectations of each student and communicates it well. She provides many opportunities for students to perform to improve their confidence and skills and is always positive and generous with her praise. We have loved her not only as a teacher but as a person as well!
--Denise S. (studio parent)
My son started violin with Brecklyn a year ago! He loves it and he has learned so much. I would recommend her to anyone starting violin or who just wants to get better!
--Krista J. (studio parent)
Mrs. Ferrin is so incredibly good at what she does. She is truly a professional. She is not only excellent at her job, but she is a very kind and compassionate person. I love how she works with my two kids. How grateful I am that we found her.
--Melanie S. (studio parent)