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Enrollment Process

DYV is NOT accepting new students as long as virtual lessons continue.
(Posted November 2020)


* Returning students To Do list = purples. New student To Do list = oranges AND purples.

Make sure you agree with the DYV policies. 
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 DYV Student Info form, which includes sharing your availability for lessons.

Complete 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
          notebook. Teacher will provide pre-printed lesson note sheets.
  • For first-year & Pre-Twinklers: footchart
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