"Jen Kovarovic is an excellent teacher and provides a great balance of energy, affection, and rigor in her work with students. Capturing and keeping the attention of young learners is an art and a science, especially in the study of violin where the payoff isn’t quick, and she is a master. I am always amazed and how Jen re-energizes our kid in lessons and group classes and she’s been instrumental in developing his attention, persistence, and self-confidence."

-Karen Uffelman

“We have two daughters taking lessons from teacher Jen. She has done a great job of letting them both move at their own pace while encouraging them to try new things. Teacher Jen excels at supporting her students and parents. She is always quick to point out what they are doing well before guiding them through the items they are struggling with. She is constantly coming up with new ways to grow student’s violin minds.”

-Jason Stanley

“Our son has been with Suzuki by the Sound for five years now, beginning at age three. It’s been an incredible experience, establishing a relationship with music that will follow him for life. Jen is an amazing teacher and somehow manages to teach solid music theory and violin technique while making it fun and developmentally appropriate. Jen knows that every child is different, and every day can be different from the next. We’ve learned a lot as parents because of the support Jen provided in how to best facilitate practice at home. This experience has gone way beyond violin and we highly recommend her. Our son loves Jen!”

-Kenji Sazanami

“My daughter has been taking violin lessons from Jen at Suzuki by the Sound for a little less than two years. I highly recommend Jen, who runs her business from a studio in her lovely home in Madrona (about a block from the park). She is highly dedicated, has excellent credentials, and is creative in finding unique ways to make learning fun for her individual learners. My daughter adores her.”

-Jessica Barrett