Marin Suzuki Strings is a violin and viola school in San Rafael, CA. The director, Dan Kristianson, has taught young musicians for over 30 years first in the Boston area and for the past 15 years in Marin County. He graduated from Yale University and received his teaching diploma from the Suzuki institute after completing two and a half years of study directly with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Matsumoto, Japan. Dan's students have won numerous awards, and have performed with the Greater Boston Youth Symphony, San Fransisco Youth Symphony, and currently hold the principal positions in the Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra.In his studio, Dan teaches both traditional and Suzuki approaches to the violin and viola. In addition to the Suzuki repertoire, students learn chamber music and fiddle tunes. The students are highly motivated by participating in group classes with their musical peers. They really enjoy playing together!Reading is taught gradually and methodically as musical and technical skills solidify. Comfort in performing comes through a variety of performance opportunities, which include casual studio, "play ins" nursing home concerts, and participation in local music festivals at the Marin County Fair .Dan teaches students of all ages. No one is too old or too young to "twinkle"!Ask about: •Private lessons•Group classes•Chamber Music•Fiddle Music•Audition Preparation•Music Festival Participation•Music Competitions•Youth OrchestrasOur goal is to engender a love of music. We offer convenient scheduling and we have lots of fun along the way. Children learn a lot faster with laughs and smiles than with tears.Give Marin Suzuki Strings a call today to schedule your next lesson!