Yutaka Suzuki, 21, is a freshman at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, California State University, Long Beach, majoring in Violin Performance under Dr. Moni Simeonov. He also studies privately with Prof. Ken Aiso and Takako Yamazaki.
He previously studied at La Sierra University, completing both the ESL and Performance Certificate programs (2023–2025). In 2024, he won La Sierra’s All-Star Competition and performed Sibelius’s Violin Concerto with the university orchestra. He has also won prizes including 3rd place in the 2025 MIMA Young Artist Competition, 2nd place in Session 3 and 1st place in Session 4 of the Montecito International Music Festival.
Arts Bridging The Gap's San Gabriel Valley Symphony is a professional orchestra created by working musicians and local leaders to reflect and serve the San Gabriel Valley—focusing on community engagement and social impact. Our mission is to show the next generation in the SGV that a career in the arts is not only possible, but capable of creating real change in their communities and beyond.
