Classes

Suzuki Tots is the title of our Suzuki Early Childhood Class (SECE). This is a weekly group program designed for birth to 3.5 with an attending adult partner.  Using a revolving two-week curriculum of simple songs and nursery rhymes from a cd or mp3 for home listening, as well as orchestral quality instruments in class, families learn the

Suzuki Tots is the title of our Suzuki Early Childhood Class (SECE). This is a weekly group program designed for birth to 3.5 with an attending adult partner.  Using a revolving two-week curriculum of simple songs and nursery rhymes from a cd or mp3 for home listening, as well as orchestral quality instruments in class, families learn the basics of music: pitch, steady beat, dynamics, phrasing, solo and ensemble performance.  More importantly, we learn the social basics: taking turns, sharing, teamwork, kindness, confidence, and empathy. Adults journal student's progress, learning more about their child and his or her learning style, celebrating every small success!
 

Suzuki Explorers is the name of our Pre-Instrument Class (PIC). This is a weekly group program designed for ages 4-5 with an attending adult partner (families who did not participate in the SECE program should anticipate a later entry age).  We build on the basic musical skills acquired in SECE, and develop them to greater mastery.  We mo

Suzuki Explorers is the name of our Pre-Instrument Class (PIC). This is a weekly group program designed for ages 4-5 with an attending adult partner (families who did not participate in the SECE program should anticipate a later entry age).  We build on the basic musical skills acquired in SECE, and develop them to greater mastery.  We move from gross motor to fine motor activities, constant activity change to sustained focus, from being assisted with every instrument to using each classroom instrument appropriately and independently.  Along the course of this class, families will be introduced to the concept of private instrument instruction, primarily piano with the possibility of other instruments being presented as well, such as violin, viola, cello, guitar, and ukulele.

The Private Lesson is designed for students ages 4 and up with an attending adult partner.  We follow the Suzuki Piano Method, including at-home listening and weekly lessons with a private teacher.  Our instruction begins with form and technique, with most learning occurring by rote and repetition.  When form and technique are established

The Private Lesson is designed for students ages 4 and up with an attending adult partner.  We follow the Suzuki Piano Method, including at-home listening and weekly lessons with a private teacher.  Our instruction begins with form and technique, with most learning occurring by rote and repetition.  When form and technique are established, a separate music-reading curriculum will be used to introduce reading each clef independently and continuing until both hands can play simultaneously  in either or both clefs.  Transfer students who have begun piano instruction elsewhere will, continue as before, while being guided to use existing repertoire to improve form and technique.

Also included will be a variety of games and activities to introduce music theory concepts, and once the basics are confident, students will move on to a supplemental, graded workbook system, such as the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

The Private Lesson is designed for students ages 7 and up with an attending adult partner.  We follow the Singing Made Easy Vocal Method, including at-home listening and weekly lesson with a private teacher.    Our instruction begins with form and technique, with most learning occurring by rote and repetition.  Included in our instruction

The Private Lesson is designed for students ages 7 and up with an attending adult partner.  We follow the Singing Made Easy Vocal Method, including at-home listening and weekly lesson with a private teacher.    Our instruction begins with form and technique, with most learning occurring by rote and repetition.  Included in our instruction is the use of solfege and Curwen hand symbols. When form, technique, and pitch acquisition are established, a separate music-reading curriculum will be used to introduce single-line reading, including intervals, rhythms, and dynamics.  Most in-class work will be done a capella, but accompaniment will be available when necessary.