«Music is the language of the heart»
At SwissMusiKids, children learn with the Mother Tongue Method or Suzuki Method, which is taught successfully all over the world.
As they learn to speak, they learn their instrument by listening, imitating and repeating. Musical talent is not an innate talent, but a skill that can be developed.
Every child can learn!
Our highly qualified teachers enable every child through loving guidance, playful learning and involvement of parents The joy of music, great experiences and deep friendships. Through the rapid learning outcomes Can the children already at a young age violinistic high level reach out!
With the Suzuki method, parents can dive into the world of music together with the child and give their child the opportunity to Expressing feelings and emotions through music.
A great gift that will last a lifetime!
We stick to this at SwissMusiKids: With music Learning for life!
About the method
“Where love is great, much can be achieved”
In the 1940s, the Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki developed a method that is based on the same principles as learning a mother tongue: Just as the child learns to speak through the sound of their mother tongue, they learn their instrument. Lessons start from the age of 3.Shinichi Suzuki entwickelte in den 1940er Jahren eine Methode, welche auf den gleichen Prinzipien wie das Erlernen einer Muttersprache beruht: So wie das Kind durch den Klang der Muttersprache zu sprechen lernt, erlernt es sein Instrument.
Der Unterricht beginnt bereits ab dem 3. Lebensjahr.
Through their loving affection and encouragement, teachers and parents create an atmosphere that gives the child self-confidence and joy.liebevolle Zuneigung und Ermunterung eine Atmosphäre, die dem Kind Selbstvertrauen und Freude verleiht.
By learning an instrument using the native language method, a child develops sensitivity, empathy, discipline and endurance — so-called soft skills, which are more important today than ever.Muttersprachen-Methode entwickelt ein Kind Empfindsamkeit, Empathie, Disziplin und Ausdauer - sogenannte Soft Skills, welche heute wichtiger sind denn je.
The Suzuki Method is a philosophy whose main goal is to raise children to be satisfied and compassionate people by learning an instrument and surrounded by a positive, motivating and loving atmosphere.
The supportive environment, the social climate within a Suzuki class and the close cooperation between parents and teachers make music an integral part of a child's life.
The Suzuki Method does not aim to train professional musicians, but to use music to help children develop their entire personality.
This philosophy and the intensive involvement of parents are the main difference from traditional methods, which focus only on instrumental training.
Young children of three or four years of age initially learn the instrument without reading notes, but by ear - just as they first understand and speak their mother tongue and only then learn to read and write.
Listening to the pieces of music that the child will learn every day is an integral part of Suzuki lessons.
Enjoying learning and playing music is always in the foreground! Reading notes begins around the time they start school, so that the children also learn this skill in a playful and easy way.
From 0-3 years of age, babies and toddlers can attend SECE courses (Suzuki Early Childhood Education) — a gentle and loving introduction to the world of music.
Instrumental lessons ideally start at the age of 3-5 years and can be continued with SwissMusiKids until the age of 20.
Memory, concentration, learning techniques and absorption skills are trained in a playful yet focused way. The techniques for learning an instrument and the experience that every difficulty can be mastered are transferred to learning the subject matter. For these reasons, the method is also known as “talent education.”
The specific instructions on how to learn with pleasure yet efficiently shape the child's school career enormously.
What we offer
“When parents and children have fun together, unlimited abilities can develop.”
Violin lessons
On the one hand, lessons take place in a small group of 3 children, which last between 45-75 minutes per week. Here we discover the violin together, learn new pieces, refine techniques and enjoy the music in an intimate setting.
In addition, every child attends group lessons, in which we are in a larger group with fun and games Strengthen the repertoire, learn music theory, practice for gigs and maintain friendships - together with like-minded people and with a great dose of humor!The cost of the lesson is 180 CHF per month. For financially weaker families, there is support from our fund. SwissMusiKids is open to all families who want to learn using the Suzuki method!
If several siblings up to the age of 20 from a common household attend lessons at SwissMusiKids, the school fee is reduced as follows: 25% for the 2nd child, 50% for the 3rd child, 75% for the 4th child.
The language of instruction is German, English, French and Russian are also possible.
More information here:
Rulebook SwissMusiKids
How we interact with eachother:
Code of conduct
At 3-4 years of age, children are physically and coordinatively ready for the violin. At pre-school age, the child's brain is in an extremely receptive, malleable state. With early lessons, the child naturally learns how to use the violin and can experience and make music themselves with very simple means!
It's true: Daily practice is a prerequisite! However, the child will not see it as a burden: The tasks include lots of games, singing, listening to music, coloring, watching books, and playing with the violin. So that practice doesn't become a daily battle later on, which spoils the joy of music, it helps a lot if children get used to playing the violin early on as a natural part of the day.
An unlimited number of skills can develop when parents and child have fun together!
The child's brain is only able to name acoustic preferences, i.e. select an instrument by preference, from around the age of 8. That is why we encourage students at that age to listen to other instruments as well and to change them if necessary. The time for playing the violin is by no means lost, on the contrary: the child has already learned the decisive factor: to practice, to enjoy playing — and to listen! It then makes very rapid progress on the new instrument and can build directly on what it has learned.
Our experienced teachers will teach you exactly how to practice with your child. The two of you will learn together and we will provide you with timely and imaginative support in case of difficulties!
Playing the violin promotes empathy, concentration, intelligence, musicality, learning ability in your child and enables them to express their feelings through music. It plays with other children in groups and later in orchestras, finds a large social network, forms long-lasting friendships and experiences appreciation, sympathy and deep ties through the intensive relationship with the teacher.
Through detailed instructions on how to learn to play the violin with your child, the relationship with your child intensifies and gives you techniques, tools and tricks that make daily educational work easier!
MusiGruppe
Our music group for toddlers aged 0 - 3 offers a refreshing approach to introduce them to the world of music in a playful way and is the ideal preparation for instrumental lessons using the Suzuki method. MusiGruppe is a lovingly designed music course for children aged 0 to 3 years — together with their parents or caregivers.
The course includes a variety of nursery rhymes and songs, playing simple and beautiful percussion instruments, listening to music, reading time and other musical activities.Kinderreimen und Kinderliedern, das Spielen auf einfachen und schönen Schlaginstrumenten, Musikhören, Vorlesezeit sowie weitere musikalische Aktivitäten.
The curriculum is specifically designed to promote musical, motor, cognitive and social skills.Fähigkeiten zu fördern.
The MusiGruppe takes place on Monday at 15:00 and on Tuesday at 15:15.
- Montag, 15:00-15:45 Uhr
- Dienstag, 15:15-16:00 Uhr
- Mittwoch, 10:00-10:45 Uhr
Academy
The SwissMusiAcademy — music that connects hearts
The SwissMusiAcademy is SwissMusiKids' outstanding format, which invites you to take part in special, inspiring projects.herausragende Format von SwissMusiKids, welches zu besonderen, inspirierenden Projekten einlädt.
The Academy projects not only offer master classes with outstanding teachers from all over the world, but also unforgettable stage moments in iconic halls and the opportunity to constantly develop one's own skills.Masterclasses mit exzellenten Lehrpersonen aus der ganzen Welt, sondern auch unvergessliche Bühnenmomente in ikonischen Sälen und die Möglichkeit, das eigene Können konstant weiterzuentwickeln.
All offers are open to anyone interested!
Be part of our tradition:Tradition:
Where talents grow and music touches hearts!
Workshop
For many years, the SwissMusiKids workshop has brought together the best Suzuki teachers from all over the world. With passion, experience and musical excellence, they teach children the Suzuki method, promote musical skills at the highest level and inspire lasting joy in music and learning.besten Lehrpersonen aus aller Welt. Mit Leidenschaft, Erfahrung und musikalischer Exzellenz unterrichten sie Kinder nach der Suzuki-Methode, fördern musikalische Fähigkeiten auf höchstem Niveau und wecken nachhaltig Freude an Musik und Lernen.
Auch Musiklehrpersonen profitieren von unserer internationalen Faculty an einer eigenen Weiterbildung während des Kurses.
Tonhalle Experience
Play with the pros — in the legendary Tonhalle Zürich!
An unforgettable concert experience for SUZUKI students, together with the professional orchestra Empyrean Orchestra under the direction of renowned conductor Kevin Griffiths.unvergessliches Konzerterlebnis für Suzuki-Schüler:innen, gemeinsam mit dem Profiorchester Empyrean Orchestra unter der Leitung des bekannten Dirigenten Kevin Griffiths.
An exclusive SwissMusiKids project that promotes and celebrates young musicians at the highest level! exklusives Projekt von SwissMusiKids, das junge Musizierende auf höchstem Niveau fördert und feiert!
Graduation
The graduation at SwissMusiKids is based on the tried and tested Suzuki tradition: children submit a recording of their game and then receive personal, written feedback and an official certificate.persönliches, schriftliches Feedback sowie ein offizielles Zertifikat.
Graduation sees itself as an encouraging milestone that makes musical growth visible and strengthens the joy of continuing learning. ermutigender Meilenstein, der musikalisches Wachstum sichtbar macht und Freude am Weiterlernen stärkt.
Prices & regulations
Prices
Violin lessons
School fees per month: 180 CHF
including small group, unlimited number of large groups, theory course, concerts, etc.
MusiGruppeMusiGruppe for 0 to 3 year olds per semester: 430 CHF
pro Semester: 430 CHF
Begleitende Geschwisterkinder: 80 CHF pro Semester
TheoriekursTheory course Theory with speed! for external people: 24 CHF/lesson (bookable by semester)
24 CHF/Lektion (semesterweise buchbar)
For financially weaker families, there are Support from our fund. SwissMusiKids is open to all families who want to learn using the Suzuki method!
SwissMusiKids steht allen Familien offen, die nach der Suzuki-Methode lernen möchten!
Informationen dazu finden Sie im Reglement.
Visit several siblings Up to the age of 20 from a common household, tuition at SwissMusiKids is reduced as follows: 25% for the 2nd child, 50% for the 3rd child, 75% for the 4th child.
Regulations
You can find more information here:
SwissMusiKids regulations
How we interact with each other:
Code of Conduct
The people behind SwissMusiKids
The SwissMusiKids music school is a joint-stock company, which is supported by the Foundation SwissMusiKids - Learning for life stands.
Please contact us!
We are really looking forward to seeing you and your child — become part of the worldwide Suzuki community!
Schenken auch Sie Ihrem Kind Musik - ein Leben lang!
Registration is now open!
Unterrichtsort: Lesson location: City of Zurich, Dolderstrasse 71, 8032 Zurich
Signup
Please sign up here for the non-binding information event.
For violin lessons, you can after visiting the information session sign in.
Friday, September 26th, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 17.1.26 2 p.m.
Sunday 1.2.26 16:00
Monday 23.2.26 8:15 PM
Sunday 8.3.26 4:30pm
Wednesday 25.3.26 7:30 PM
Tuesday 7.4.26 8:15 PM
