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Jordan McLuckie is a registered Suzuki Method teacher based in Anchorage, Alaska. They are currently accepting new students for violin, viola, and beginning piano.

Hello! I'm a classically trained violinist and registered Suzuki Method violin/viola instructor with the SAA. I hold a Bachelor's of Arts in music and violin performance from Lewis & Clark College, and have been studying the violin for nearly 20 years. As a former Suzuki student myself, I am excited and inspired by the Suzuki Method and its potential to create a positive, lifelong relationship to music.

I started teaching the violin in 2021, and since moving to Anchorage have opened my own studio in the Turnagain Arts Building. I can be found performing around town with the Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra and ad hoc for the Anchorage Concert Chorus. In my free time I enjoy hiking with my dog, playing music with friends, and drawing. I use they/them pronouns.

Current Students

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Private Lessons

Lessons are offered in either 30, 45 or 60 minute intervals. My rate is $60 per hour. 30 - 45 minute lessons tend to work best for younger students and those just starting out. For more advanced musicians and adults I recommend considering hour lessons.

Suzuki Violin

All ages and experience levels are welcome!

Suzuki Viola

For beginning to early intermediate viola students

Beginning Piano

Beginning piano only

What is the Suzuki Method?

"... to create an environment for children, free from pressure, in which they can gain skills, a sense of purpose in life, an understanding of discipline, and an appreciation of beauty" -- Suzuki Association of the Americas

The Suzuki Method was developed by Dr. Suzuki, a Japanese violinist and teacher. It's a philosophy of music education founded on the basic idea that all children can develop musical ability; together, the parent and teacher create the framework in which the child can cultivate their skills. Through patience, encouragement, observation and repetition the student learns to play beautifully, with good tone, rhythm, and musicality. The end goal is not necessarily to create professional musicians, but to teach children the far more important skills of succeeding as a human being: compassion, listening, critical thinking, and kindness.

The Suzuki Method works when all three sides of the triangle are involved. The process parallels how we naturally learn our first language, so parental/guardian participation in the lesson and at home is key.

Student

Parent

Teacher

The parent (or guardian) is responsible for understanding the week's assignments and guiding home practice in a similar manner to the lesson

The teacher is responsible for communicating assignments, providing clear feedback and suggestions, and having both short term and long term goals for the student that are shared with student and parent.

The student is responsible for showing up to their lesson and practice time with a positive attitude and a willingness to try!

Unlike other methods of learning music, the Suzuki Method is designed to take advantage of our strongest skill as humans -- the ability to listen, learn, and repeat. We learn our first language in a welcoming, supportive environment. We listen to the sounds of people talking for years before we try to say our own words. At every step we are met with encouragement and excitement. Learning to communicate is a necessary skill, and an exciting milestone for children that never stops evolving. Music is another form of communication that taps into individual creativity and expression. Every step in the process of learning the violin should be met with encouragement and excitement. The student needs to listen daily to their instrument's music, especially the Suzuki repertoire.

In general, Suzuki music lessons develop creative thinking, personal discipline, and analytical skills, to name a few. These skills are transferable to other areas of life, making a music education a valuable endeavor regardless of the level a student achieves. I teach my students to develop their musical confidence through critical thinking, determination, and expression. My philosophy is focused on providing students with the knowledge and resources to achieve the level of playing where they can creatively express themselves. My goal for each of my students is that they believe in their own capacity to solve difficult tasks, learn new skills, and approach the world with kindness and curiosity.