ms. yuko saito
(M.Music)
Violinist, Violist, and Suzuki Method Educator
Yuko is a distinguished violinist, violist, and enthusiastic teacher who brings the joy of music to life through the Suzuki Method. She holds a dual Master of Music degree in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy from East Carolina University, where she also completed her comprehensive Suzuki teacher training.
With years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels at her Saito Suzuki Violin Studio in South Dakota and Minnesota, Yuko has a proven track record of nurturing musical talent. She also performed with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, enriching her students’ learning with real-world performance insights.
In 2013, Yuko moved to Hong Kong and joined the Suzuki Music Academy of Hong Kong as a violin/viola faculty member and Director of Orchestras. Her vibrant performing career in Hong Kong includes playing with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Victoria Trio, Hong Kong Chamber Music Collective, and Celtic folk bands Over the Border and Arbory.
In 2023, Yuko pursued her love for traditional Irish music at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, completing her studies in 2024. She has since returned to Hong Kong and is now a valued violin faculty member at the Hong Kong Suzuki Music Institute.
Yuko is passionate about the Suzuki philosophy of “teaching the person first.” She is dedicated to helping each student discover their unique musical voice and develop a lifelong love for music. Her warm, encouraging teaching style makes learning enjoyable and inspiring.