The Augsburg University Suzuki Talent Education (AUSTE) was founded in 1989 at the invitation from professors of the Music Department of Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN. AUSTE is based out of Augsburg University, where our students have a unique experience to be on a college campus and experience the environment of higher education. With the increased growth of the program, AUSTE also uses facilities at other sites for group classes and some private lessons. The program is dedicated to maintain an environment of community and support between parents, students, and teachers and to develop each student to his or her highest potential. Children as young as three years old may begin lessons.