Katie Suzuki Music Lessons
Suzuki Piano | Suzuki Violin
In-person and online
Structured pre-recorded video courses plus optional individual lessons
Step-by-step lessons for complete beginners aged 3yrs+
Hello, I’m Katie Dey, a qualified and registered Suzuki piano and Suzuki violin teacher with over 25 years experience. I love helping children and their parents learn music using the Suzuki Method. I specialise in supporting online students worldwide, and I also teach in-person from my home studio near Motueka, New Zealand.
Whether you already have lessons with a local teacher or have no Suzuki teacher nearby, you can mix and match my resources to suit your family:
• Use the piano or violin structured video courses to enrich your current lessons
• Book individual webcam lessons with me for piano or violin, weekly or one-off
• Upload practice videos privately through this site to get personalised feedback
The progress Jesse and Rose have made since they have had lessons with you is nothing short of amazing. They have renewed enthusiasm for the violin and are visibly enjoying themselves as they practice and learn. Well done for inspiring their love of the instrument!
Discover the Suzuki Method
The Suzuki Method teaches music the way children learn language—through the “mother‑tongue” approach.
• Play by ear first, read later: build strong aural skills and musical memory from day one.
• Parent + child partnership: your daily involvement is the secret to steady progress; I’ll guide you so you never feel lost.
• Whole‑person learning: through these music lessons, your child will learn more than just the notes. They’ll develop life skills like concentration and confidence in addition to refining their posture, tone and musicality.
• Global community: connect with Suzuki institutes and events worldwide, sharing a common musical repertoire.
What you'll get
Structured Learning at Your Own Pace
- Complete video courses for Books 1 & 2 (piano and violin): full lessons, previews of tricky spots and polishing tips to keep progress smooth and motivating.
- A Fun Head‑Start on Reading Music “Introduction to Music Reading” for children video course (for piano and violin): colourful games, rhythms, and animal characters that prepare Book 1 students to start proper music reading in Book 2.
Personal Guidance When You Need It
- Optional individual lessons (violin or piano) via webcam, or in‑person if you’re near Motueka, for real‑time feedback and encouragement
- Personalised feedback on your practice videos, so you always know what to improve next.
- Parent support page with ideas for keeping practice fun and free webchats to discuss practice issues whenever you need it
Why combine videos with a teacher?
The courses give you the information—but real‑time feedback ensures you’re using it correctly:
• Catch hidden issues early, before they become habits.
• Stay motivated and on track through consistent feedback and encouragement.
• Shorter, more focused lessons (because you’ve watched the videos) save both time and money.
Many families pair my courses with their own teacher. If you don’t have one, I’m happy to be that teacher.
Getting Started
• Register for a 1‑week free subscription to explore the courses and book a free introductory chat with me (for violin or piano).
• When you’re ready, choose a paid subscription, get the Suzuki book + audio, and make sure you have an instrument to practice on.
I look forward to helping you and your child on your musical journey!