The
Suzuki Method is based on the process of learning language. Infants
learn their native language by interacting, on a daily basis, with their
parents. The parent models a sound and the child imitates it. By
building on small steps, the child learns to speak with great
sophistication as the parent encourages the child to learn and use more
and more complex words. The Suzuki method teaches music in an analogous
fashion. The parent models a simple tone on the violin and asks the
child to imitate it. The intimate interaction between the parent and
child gives the child confidence and encouragement.
As the child learns
each skill, the next task builds on the ones that have preceded it. The
child’s progress is augmented by daily listening to Suzuki pieces and by
continually playing and reviewing previously learned pieces in the same
way that words, once learned, are reused every day. Using these simple
steps, musical ability can be produced in very young children.
Success with the Suzuki Method is contingent upon three parties: the
student, the parent and the teacher. The Suzuki Method requires participation by the
student in several types of instruction: private instruction by a
trained Suzuki teacher; group class with other children at a similar
level of proficiency, and Kodaly, music reading, orchestra or chamber
music depending on level. Our Suzuki Violin Program has been designed to
assure success in all areas.
Private Instruction: Each Suzuki student will choose a
private teacher from the list of teachers who participate in our program. Typically, a beginning student will sign up
for a 30-minute private lesson each week. Once your registration has
been received you will be contacted about scheduling.
Group Class: Each child will have a weekly hour-long group
class divided into ½ hour of violin playing and ½ hour of Kodaly
(pretwinklers and twinklers), music reading (books 1,2&3) or chamber
music and violin choir (books 4 and up). Advanced students will also
have master classes with guest artists.
Daily Practice with the Parent Teacher: The third and most
important regular instruction will come from daily practice with a
parent. We
will teach you how to practice at home but also how to create an
exciting learning environment that emphasizes the joy of learning.
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