Every child is born with an innate ability to adapt and learn their own language. Suzuki Violin Lessons follow this same principle — using the brain’s natural capacity for language to develop musical fluency.
The Heart of Suzuki tradition: Student, Parents, and Teacher
The Student
The Parents
From the very beginning, parents play a vital role in this process. Offering your child this opportunity is itself a beautiful act of love and faith in their potential. This shared journey creates lasting memories and strengthens the bond between parent and child through the language of music.
The Teacher
As a Suzuki teacher, my role is to inspire, guide, and support both students and families with patience and care. Teaching the Suzuki way is about more than learning an instrument — it’s about nurturing character, focus, and joy. The fulfillment that comes from making music together stays with a student for life.
Vivian Crespo-Almond
Founder • Violin Teacher • Suzuki Educator
Vivian Crespo-Almond is a Suzuki violin teacher and performer based in Northern Virginia. She’s known for warm, structured teaching and the belief that every child can learn and flourish through music.
- Suzuki Associaton of Greater Washington Board — many years of service in various roles
- Teaching Staff, Greater Washington Suzuki Institute
- B.M. Violin Performance, University of Arkansas (under Maestro Rico McNeela)
- Advanced Suzuki pedagogy with Ronda Cole (UMD, 2-year master’s program audited/taught)
- Performer: Amore Trio, Potomac Symphony Orchestra, Celebrated String Quartets
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Mrs. Crespo-Almond holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Arkansas, where she studied under Maestro Rico McNeela. Deeply rooted in the Suzuki tradition, she has pursued extensive training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) with leading teacher trainers, including Ronda Cole at the University of Maryland, where she audited and taught in a two-year master’s program in Suzuki pedagogy.
Vivian’s early musical formation began in Bolivia, where she studied at the Instituto de Bellas Artes with Martha Shakford through the Partners of the Americas exchange program, and with Maestro Daniel Perego of Argentina. Her international background brings a unique perspective to her teaching, blending discipline with joy and cultural breadth.
A respected leader in the Suzuki community, Vivian has served for many years on the Board of the Suzuki Association of Greater Washington Area (SAGWA), helping to shape teacher development and student programs across the region. She also teaches at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute, where she teaches and mentors young violinists each summer.
In addition to her teaching, Vivian performs regularly throughout the Washington, D.C. area with chamber ensembles including the Amore Trio, the Potomac Symphony Orchestra, and the Celebrated String Quartets, sharing her lifelong love of music with both students and audiences.
Free Evaluation Lesson
I offer a free evaluation lesson to meet your child, learn a bit about them, and discuss when they can begin lessons. It’s a warm, welcoming first step — no pressure and no preparation needed. Beginners don’t need to bring anything, and students who already play can bring their current music.