“…all children can be well educated…”
~ Shin’ichi Suzuki

The Suzuki Program is offered in violin, cello, viola and piano studies.  AMI recommend that all children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years old should begin using the Suzuki method.  The Suzuki Program is offered to all ages and levels of musicians, and is an excellent way to start very young children on the path to having a wonderful music and academic education.

Students are required to participate in either 1/2-hour or One-hour weekly private lessons, as well as a 1/2-hour or one-hour weekly group class (depending on age).  Classes help students develop playing skills in group setting, and give students the skills necessary to play with other musicians.  Private lessons allow students and parents to participate one-on-one with an experienced Suzuki teacher, thus providing a custom tailored curriculum and allowing every student to achieve their fullest potential.

Suzuki Ideals:

• Saturation in the musical community, including going to concerts and listening to classical music beginning before birth.
• Emphasis on starting music instruction at a very young age, sometimes beginning formal instruction between the ages of 3 – 5 years old.
• Using well-trained teachers.
• In the beginning, learning music my ear is preferred to reading musical notation.  This parallels language acquisition, where a child learns to speak before learning to read.  Memorization of all solo repertoire is expected, even after learning to read notation.
• The method encourages both individual and group playing.
• Frequent public performances, so that performing is natural and enjoyable.
• Consistent study and review over ever piece learned.
• Inspiring and maintaining a strong parent-teacher relationship.
• Practicing everyday.

 

The Suzuki method is ideal for very young children in violin, cello and piano.  If interested in starting your child in viola, it is recommended to first start him/her on violin and eventually switching to viola.

Keep in mind that the Suzuki method yields great results in young children and produces very great talent, but consistent practice and parent involvement is needed.

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