We're sorry, DYV is NOT accepting new students for the 2021/2022 school year.
To search for a teacher in your area, visit suzukiassociation.org or contact the MSU Community Music School.
Email clara@detroityouthvolume.org for a list of excellent alternative teachers in various instruments.
DYV Enrollment Process
Make sure you agree with the DYV policies from the DYV Handbook.
Questions? Email hello@detroityouthvolume.org or leave a message at 313-451-1138.
Schedule an observation of a private lesson or group class. (optional).
Our concerts are always free and open to the public!
Complete the DYV Student Info form, which includes sharing your availability for lessons.
Attend an orientation meeting. Those joining in the Fall will attend an orientation meeting with all families before lessons begin. If joining mid-year, you’ll schedule a 1-hour orientation meeting with DYV administrator. This includes learning about the organization, Suzuki method, Tuition rate overview, instrument rental / materials needed.
Rent an instrument or take yours in for a check up. Scholarship students will receive an instrument from Clara free of charge. Everyone else should visit one of the following recommended shops:
Renting from a guitar store or buying one on eBay is NOT recommended. When you’re child grows out of their instrument while renting, it will be exchanged for a larger size free of additional charge. The time to buy is when the student needs a full-size.
Purchase books
What to bring to every lesson/group class
Questions? Email hello@detroityouthvolume.org or leave a message at 313-451-1138.
Schedule an observation of a private lesson or group class. (optional).
Our concerts are always free and open to the public!
Complete the DYV Student Info form, which includes sharing your availability for lessons.
Attend an orientation meeting. Those joining in the Fall will attend an orientation meeting with all families before lessons begin. If joining mid-year, you’ll schedule a 1-hour orientation meeting with DYV administrator. This includes learning about the organization, Suzuki method, Tuition rate overview, instrument rental / materials needed.
Rent an instrument or take yours in for a check up. Scholarship students will receive an instrument from Clara free of charge. Everyone else should visit one of the following recommended shops:
- Bayberry Music (Ferndale)
- Psarianos (Troy)
- Wilson (Birmingham)
- Shar (Ann Arbor)
- Detroit Violin Co (Berkley)
Renting from a guitar store or buying one on eBay is NOT recommended. When you’re child grows out of their instrument while renting, it will be exchanged for a larger size free of additional charge. The time to buy is when the student needs a full-size.
Purchase books
- Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 w/CD (Revised Edition) $20
- Ages 7+ need I Can Read Music Volume 1 (Joann Martin) $14
What to bring to every lesson/group class
- instrument, music books, binder for notes unless you choose to use your phone or a
- For first-year & Pre-Twinklers: footchart