About Us
A family of musicians and educators passionate about teaching, performing, and community.
Our Teaching Philosophy
What is the Suzuki method? Music is a language. Every child is capable of learning a language, esp when they are young. It’s not a matter of talent but environment. After reaching a certain fluency level, the student is then taught to note read. The most natural style of learning is by watching, listening and doing. One parent is designated to be the home coach, taking them to lessons, helping them organize their practice binder (notebook), following the instructions of the teacher at the lesson. The practice parent does not have to have previous musical experience . Some of the most successful parents are the ones who follow the instruction of the teacher rather than picking and choosing what they want to teach their child at home. It’s important for both parents to familiarize themselves with the important points of the Suzuki method. In addition to private lessons, students should expect to take part in group lessons and performances. Students are encouraged to learn with and support one another in their growth. Have the finest examples for your child to imitate. Take your children to concerts. The most successful families have at least one parent / grandparent who enjoys whatever the child plays and gives encouraging comments and honest praise.
Technical Foundation
We start with proper technique — posture, hand position, tone production — building habits that prevent injury and enable musicality.
Creative Expression
Students are encouraged to improvise, compose, and interpret music in their own way from early on.
Ear Training
Listening is the foundation of all musicianship. We develop students' ears alongside their hands and music-reading skills.
Repertoire & Enjoyment
Students learn music they love — from classical to folk to contemporary — keeping motivation high throughout the journey.
Ensemble Playing
Playing with others is a transformative experience. Group sessions and camps build collaboration and listening skills.
Goal-Oriented Progress
We set clear short- and long-term goals with each student and family, celebrating milestones along the way.
Meet the Family
Multi-generation of Musicians—performers, educators and music lovers united by a shared passion!
Brock Family — Musician & Educator
The Brock Family are all musicians trained from age 3 in the Suzuki method!
Melody Brock
Violinist & Lead Educator
Melody Brock grew up in Los Angeles, California. She started Suzuki violin at age 8 as part of the Pasadena Suzuki program for 4 years. She went to Japan with Pasadena Tour group and had several lessons with Dr Suzuki (violin) and Mrs Kataoka (piano).
In Junior High & High School, Melody studied with Alice Schoenfeld (USC) for 6 years. Miss Schoenfeld trained under Karl Klingler, Dr Suzuki’s teacher, and one of the top teachers in Berlin.
After graduating from University of Redlands (Math), Melody went to Aspen Music Festival (Colorado) for several summers (Chamber Orchestra - scholarship student)
Melody studied with Dorothy Delay for 5 years (Masters in Violin Performance - Univ of Cincinnati & The Juilliard) School.
Mrs Brock also became a Suzuki Certified teacher (all 10 books) with Louise Behrend, School for Strings (NYC).
Melody was a substitute in Cincinatti Symphony for 4 yrs, and a member of Florida Orchestra as a 1st violinist for 7 yrs.
In 2018, Melody Brock was trained in Suzuki Piano (Books 1 & 2) with Rita Hauck, one of the top Suzuki Piano Teacher Trainers in the US.
Melody Brock helped teach each of her 4 sons violin at the age of 3. They participated in Alice Joy Lewis’s Ottawa Strings for 4.5 yrs.
As a family, the Brock’s performed in US and overseas until 2022.
Melody Bodor Brock, Violin, Viola, Piano
Timothy Brock
Guitarist & Lead Educator
Tim began flute lessons at age 13 after being inspired by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Several years later he began classical & jazz guitar studies with Frank Mullins at St. Petersburg College in Florida.
Tim Brock earned a BA in Painting & Sculpture with a minor in Flute from Oral Roberts University, where he also toured with a Black Gospel Group, Echoes of Life (flute, guitar & bass).
Tim continued his studies in Orlando at the University of Central Florida, earning a BA in Guitar & Flute Performance.
In his senior year he began performing & teaching guitar full-time. His guitar teachers were Eric Lesko & Steve Robinson (classical) & Frank Mullins (jazz) including master classes with Michael Lorimer & Herb Ellis.
He later went to NYC, earning a Masters in Visual Communications from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY) and did post graduate work at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada.
Tim has been certified in Suzuki Guitar thru Book 4, and Suzuki Flute Bk 1 & 2.
Tim has been leading his family in different musical initiatives in the Middle East and throughout the south east US for over 20 years. He’s been teaching Suzuki Guitar for the past 15 years and Suzuki Flute for 5 years as part of Brocks Suzuki School of Music.
