The Suzuki Method of instruction, which is as much a life philosophy as it is a method, was developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Japan after the end of World War II. Dr. Suzuki believed that all children are innately musical, that they can excel musically and that a “beautiful heart,” sensitivity and discipline can be achieved through hearing and playing music when started early in life. The Suzuki Method is most effective when started with very young children.
HERE ARE SOME HALLMARKS OF THE SUZUKI METHOD:
- The method is based on the way children learn their native language— by listening and imitating. Pieces are learned by ear (without reading music) and played from memory. Note reading is incorporated later on in the child’s training, when the child is beginning to read words.
- Parent, teacher and child are all active participants in the learning process. Parents must be willing to learn the instruction method and make a commitment to attend lessons, group classes and performances. Parents are also required to participate in at-home practice.
- The curriculum uses a common repertoire which is organized by books of advancing levels, starting with Book 1. The common repertoire enables students to play with each other and creates an international community of Suzuki learners.
- In addition to individual, partner or group lessons, young Suzuki students are required to attend a weekly repertoire class. The purpose of this class is to review and reinforce pieces learned in lessons while developing musicality and ensemble playing skills, often using games to highlight important technical points and encourage music reading. Repertoire classes also promote development of musical rapport among students.
Click here for a list of 2019-2020 Suzuki Repertoire Classes for Strings and Piano.
Violin Suzuki Repertoire Classes
Violin Twinkle 1 | Friday | 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm | Register Online
Violin Twinkle 2 | Friday | 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm | Register Online
Violin 1A | Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Register Online
Violin 1B | Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Register Online
Violin 1C | Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Register Online
Violin 1D | Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Register Online
Violin 2 | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Register Online
Violin 3 | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Register Online
Violin 4 | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Register Online
Violin 5+ | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Register Online
Viola Suzuki Repertoire Classes
Viola 1 | Friday | 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm | Register Online
Viola 3 | Friday | 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm | Register Online
Viola 4 | Saturday | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | Register Online
Viola 5 | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Register Online
Cello Suzuki Repertoire Classes
Cello Twinkle | Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:00 am | Register Online
Cello Twinkle | Wednesday | 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm | Register Online
Cello 1-2 | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:15 am | Register Online
Cello 1-2 | Saturday | 10:45 am to 11:30 am | Register Online
Cello 3 | Saturday | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | Register Online
Piano Suzuki Repertoire Classes
Piano Twinkle | Monday | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Register Online
Piano Twinkle | Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:15 am | Register Online
Piano 1A | Tuesday | 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm | Register Online
Piano 1A | Saturday | 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm | Register Online
Piano 1B | Wednesday | 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm | Register Online
Piano 2A | Saturday | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Register Online
Piano 2B-3 | Saturday | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Register Online
Piano 2B-3 | Monday | 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Register Online
Piano 3 | Saturday | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Register Online
Piano 3 | Wednesday | 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm | Register Online
Piano 4+ | Saturday | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Register Online
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