About the Suzuki Music School of Granger
History of Suzuki Music School
Suzuki Music School is a nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Jean Stucky under the name of Suzuki Talent Education of Michiana. It was created originally to provide the children of Goshen and the surrounding area with a musical education based on the teachings of the late Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
In 1976, the organization opened another branch in the South Bend area, with classes meeting in the living room of a supportive friend and member of the South Bend Symphony. Classes later moved to a church in the community. The organization was later consolidated in Granger.
In 1991, when the church was no longer able to meet the physical needs of the growing organization, Mike & Joyce Davis and Dick & Dolores Wilson generously purchased the property on Gumwood Road for the school to use as its permanent home. Joyce Davis has served as Music Director since 1987.
In late 1999, the school changed its name from Suzuki Talent Education of Michiana to Suzuki Music School.