The Institute was founded in 1998 to bring the joy of music and the expression of its richness to fertile young lives through the teaching methods of those who have proven through experience and research the exceptional learning ability of the young child.  Since then, the Institute has earned the reputation of excellence in the instruction of young children. 

We are a community of folks who enjoy their musical experience.  Parents are a vital part of this community, proving   to be some of the most committed in the Midwest.  They too are students of the Institute, learning their child's instrument in order to be the "home teacher."  The parent learns basic technique, musicianship and theory.

The Hyde Park Suzuki Institute, Inc. is an active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, Music Teachers of Hyde Park and Chicago Community Music School Consortium.  We are community partners with the Chicago Sinfonietta, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Hyde Park School of Dance and Ravinia Festival.  These relationships afford our students the opportunity to interact with the music community, attend professional concerts and meet world-renowned musicians. This gives our students a broad perspective on music performance while encouraging musical achievement.   Instructional areas include violin, viola, cello, piano and harp for children aged 3 and up. 

Located in the beautiful and historic lakefront community near the University of Chicago, we are housed in the United Church of Hyde Park where we enjoy a large seating capacity and excellent acoustics comparable to major performing venues.