Like Dr. Suzuki, we believe that music education can be more than just learning an instrument. The Music Center Suzuki Academy is based on the philosophy that, with proper teaching, proper environment, and encouragement, all children can learn to play and read music just as all children can learn to speak and read their native language.
Parents play a vitally important role in this system; they must create a home environment to help the child to become familiar with the basic elements of music. Parents are required to come to each lesson so they can effectively help their children practice at home. Parents need not be proficient on their child’s instrument, but should be prepared to learn enough about the instrument to help their child. Parents are also expected to observe and take notes during individual lessons so they can facilitate efficient daily practice at home.
In their lessons, students learn to play folk tunes by listening to them, then imitating what they have heard. Later, when the student has mastered the basics of tone production on his or her instrument, the study of musical notation will begin. To supplement lessons, students participate in regular group classes, workshops, masterclasses, and performances. Children as young as four or five can begin to study an instrument with the Suzuki approach.
Suzuki Violin
Lauren Cadiz
Christine Dunaway
Suzuki Recorder
Suzuki Piano
Jal Feldman
Tuition
Tuition for Suzuki students is based on private instruction (see “music lessons” for rates), plus group classes (number varies by instructor). Please contact our office at (206) 526-8443 for full details.
