Suzuki instruction
The Suzuki method is a way of teaching music to students of any age based on the same principles used to teach language to children - listening, imitating and repeating. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) applied the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music. Because it doesn’t require reading, it works very well with even very young children (3-4 years of age).
The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement, constant repetition, etc, have led to some of the unique features of the Suzuki approach. Parents are strongly involved in the lessons, becoming a co-learner and daily home teacher, and weekly private lessons are supplemented with regular ensemble lessons (at CMS, this is only in Suzuki violin instruction).
“Pre-Twinklers,” the youngest students, have a private lesson each week. Once they begin studying in Suzuki Book 1, violin students also have a weekly ensemble class. Piano and cello ensembles are TBD based upon enrollment. Parents/caregivers should plan on attending lessons with their child.
Private Suzuki Instruction is offered for violin, cello, and piano for a 17-week semester
Private Instruction Tuition:
30 minutes ...............$ 595.00
45 minutes ...............$ 892.50
60 minutes ...............$1,190.00
Suzuki Violin Ensemble with Marianna Kiss; $200
Beginners Students who are studying in Book 1, Day/Time TBD based on enrollment
Intermediate Students who are studying in Books 2 and 3, Day/Time TBD based on enrollment
Advanced Students who are studying in Books 4 – 10, Day/Time TBD based on enrollment
Beginning Suzuki Piano with Nancy Thomas
Ages 4 - 5 & parent/caregiver
Wednesdays: 2-2:45 pm; 16 weeks; $325
An introduction to the piano using the “Twinkles” and early songs of the Suzuki Piano Book. Children will learn basic piano skills and note reading in a fun and cheerful group setting. Limited to 4 students. Book and CD required.
For more information about the Suzuki Method, please visit www.suzukiassociation.org