SUZUKI VIOLIN

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SUZUKI VIOLIN PROGRAM

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH GROUP CLASS

Suzuki Violin Method of teaching makes it possible for young children to play an instrument in as natural a way as they learn to speak. Integrating listening, imitation, a nurturing environment, and parent participation, Suzuki’s philosophy embraces the child’s total development. 

Children begin Suzuki lessons starting at age 4 1⁄2. This program consists of one weekly private lesson and one weekly group class. 

Ages 4-8 with an adult partner
Instructor: Sally Martin
Please contact the ANMS office for lesson and class placements.
Tuition: $620 for 30 Group Class Sessions
Tuition: $882 for 16 - 30 Minute Private Lessons

Every Child Can Learn

The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement, constant repetition, etc., are some of the special features of the Suzuki approach.

Early Beginning

The early years are crucial for developing mental processes and muscle coordination. Listening to music should begin at birth; formal training may begin at age three or four, but it is never too late to begin.

Listening

Children learn words after hearing them spoken hundreds of times by others. Listening to music every day is important, especially listening to pieces in the Suzuki repertoire so the child knows them immediately.

Repetition

Constant repetition is essential in learning to play an instrument. Children do not learn a word or piece of music and then discard it. They add it to their vocabulary or repertoire, gradually using it in new and more sophisticated ways.

Encouragement

As with language, the child’s effort to learn an instrument should be met with sincere praise and encouragement. Each child learns at his/her own rate, building on small steps so that each one can be mastered. Children are also encouraged to support each other’s efforts, fostering an attitude of generosity and cooperation.

Learning with Other Children

In addition to private lessons, children participate in regular group lessons and performance at which they learn from and are motivated by each other.

Graded Repertoire

Children do not practice exercises to learn to talk, but use language for its natural purpose of communication and self-expression. Pieces in the Suzuki repertoire are designed to present technical problems to be learned in the context of the music rather than through dry technical exercises.

Delayed Reading

Children learn to read after their ability to talk has been well established. in the same way, children should develop basic technical competence on their instruments before being taught to read music.

More information regarding the Suzuki Method available from the Suzuki Association.