Suzuki Camp

Ages: 4 - 16
Session Length: One Week
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

Camp registration opens Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Students who are currently studying violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, piano, or harp in the Suzuki Method can join The Music Settlement Suzuki faculty and guest clinicians for a week of instruction, motivation, and fun!

Campers will participate in instrumental group classes, theory classes, and choir. Each camper will receive two 30-minute private lessons scheduled after camp hours during the week. Daily noon recitals will showcase our Suzuki faculty and camp students.

Suzuki Camp begins with an orientation on Sunday, July 26th at 3:00pm where families will receive their weekly schedules, meet the faculty and staff, and start the fun! Camp culminates with a grand finale concert on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 am.

Registration for Suzuki Camp will close on June 15, 2026.

SUZUKI CAMP - EXTENDED DAY (Course #14118)
12:30pm - 3:00pm; $165

During Suzuki Camp Extended Day, campers will participate in ensembles or additional enrichment classes. (Classes may vary slightly depending on enrollment.) The Suzuki Camp Orchestra provides older Suzuki students with an opportunity to learn alternative styles of orchestral music and to reinforce musical and technical skills. Students must be in Book 2 or above to participate in the orchestra, or at the discretion of the Suzuki Camp Director.

Campers must be enrolled in Suzuki Camp in order to participate in Suzuki Camp - Extended Day. Registration for Suzuki Camp - Extended Day will close on June 15, 2026.

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Faculty

Melanie Emig

Department Assistant, Suzuki; Instructor, Suzuki Piano

Melanie Emig is a Suzuki piano instructor and music educator. Raised in a musical family, she realized at an early age that music was her life's passion. She began studying Suzuki piano at the age of three and continued on to study voice and flute. A graduate from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music ... Expand

Melanie Emig is a Suzuki piano instructor and music educator. Raised in a musical family, she realized at an early age that music was her life's passion. She began studying Suzuki piano at the age of three and continued on to study voice and flute.

A graduate from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in vocal performance, Melanie performed with early music groups Apollo's Fire, Quire Cleveland and with Trinity Cathedral Chamber Choir. In 2018, she was a part of the world premiere of Cenk Ergun's FORMARE performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art. In 2019, she curated her first show entitled "SAMPLES" with the organization Fresh Perspectives.

As an educator, Melanie models her instruction after Dr. Suzuki's belief that we "should strive to deeply instill a beautiful, sensitive heart and splendid ability in children, believing that every child can develop into an adult who has these basic characteristics." She believes in fostering good habits and advocating for healthy, efficient, and intuitive playing.

Education

MM, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
BM, Oberlin Conservatory of Music Close

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