How to use this website and Katie's Lessons

This website is designed to be used alongside the Suzuki method books and recordings (CDs or mp3s), which you can buy from Amazon or other music shops. If you're in New Zealand, you can buy the books directly from me. You’ll also need an instrument to practice on—see the About Pianos or About Violins pages for more information.

As you (or your child) work through the pieces, you’ll follow along with the pre-recorded video lessons and refer to the course booklet (a downloadable PDF) for additional guidance. For feedback and support, you can book lessons with me or upload videos of your playing—I'll send back personalised suggestions to help you progress. Lessons are booked individually, giving you full flexibility. While many students choose a regular weekly time, you’re welcome to schedule them at any frequency that suits you—even just now and then. That said, consistent feedback does tend to support more steady progress.

Pre-recorded video lessons are available for Books 1 and 2, and I teach Books 3 and 4 through individual lessons.

To get started, you can sign up for a free one-week trial, which includes access to the lessons and the Parent Course (if you're enrolling a child). The trial also comes with a free introductory web chat, so we can meet and talk through how everything works.

I love hearing from students! Feel free to reach out anytime via the Contact Katie link in the top menu if you have questions or just to let me know how things are going.

Happy music learning—I hope to meet or hear from you soon!