Preschool - 4th Grade strings

The Academy is the foundational education program of CYOSC, providing a weekly group class experience for string students in Preschool up through Grade 4 that incorporates elements of Suzuki, and other popular early childhood music education methods. For many students this is their first exposure to ensemble playing, so a large focus of this group is developing the skills required for successful ensemble participation. This group accommodates a wide range of skills, allowing both beginner and advanced players to participate and thrive in a group of peers.

Meets Fridays evenings
Academy 1 - 5:00-5:45pm
Academy 2 - 6:00-6:45pm
Location: Pioneer Middle School, 2700 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782

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Academy Director, Eriko Tsuji

A native of Kyoto, Japan, Eriko came to the US in 2010 to after receiving her bachelor’s degree in violin performance from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, to earn her master's at UCLA. She is currently a member of the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC). A certified teacher through The Royal Conservatory of Music, she has coached several students for music competitions and a few of her students have received gold medals from the Royal Conservatory.  For over 10 years Eriko has been working with students of varying ages and levels of musical accomplishment, from early childhood through college level. She has been a member of CYOSC staff as the Academy teacher since the beginning of 2021. When she’s not busy teaching, Eriko enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.