Suzuki Education

The Suzuki philosophy emphasizes the importance of nurturing the student’s musical growth through a variety of approaches, including family participation and community music-making. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s lesson and continue to work with their child at home between lessons, thus becoming the “home teacher.” Suzuki families are required to participate in weekly individual lessons and monthly group classes that are arranged by age and ability. Special interest workshops are occasionally offered to supplement group classes. The Suzuki method was developed by the Japanese violinist/educator, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in the 1950s. The method focuses on listening and technical skill development through positive reinforcement and repetition, much in the same way that one learns to speak. Through his work, Dr. Suzuki proved that all people, even young children, have the ability to learn if they are raised in a supportive and enriching environment. Students range from three years to adult in age. For more information about the Suzuki Method, visit www.suzukiassociation.org

 

Monthly Suzuki Group Classes
Suzuki group classes are used to reinforce concepts and repertoire introduced in private lessons. Depending on the level of the group, they may include pre-Twinkle songs and instrumental position games, an introduction to note-reading, and review of the Suzuki repertoire in an ensemble setting.

Fall: Weeks of September 10, October 8, November 5, December 10 (4 sessions) | Winter/Spring: Weeks of January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6 (5 sessions)

Cello: Tuesday afternoon, time TBD, Anne Brennand
Flute: Tuesday, 5:15pm-6:15pm, Emma Shubin
Guitar: Monday, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Rick Pruitt
Piano: Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm (1 hour classes), Amanda Setlik, Barbara Grout
Violin: Tuesday, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Sarah Murray, Kat Fritz
Friday, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Nancy McNeill

Tuition: Fall: $60 | Winter/Spring: $75
Mid-Winter Suzuki Workshop with Valery Lloyd-Watts 
We are excited to collaborate with the Boulder Valley Suzuki Teachers Association to present a weekend workshop featuring Valery Lloyd-Watts, a world renowned Suzuki teacher/clinician from Ontario, Canada. The weekend will include a teacher training
workshop, concert/lecture by Ms. Watts, masterclasses, movement workshop, parent talk, and a student workshop that is appropriate for all instruments. The RMCMA registration fee is waived for this event.
Ages: All ages, all abilities, all instruments
Dates: Friday through Sunday, January 25-27, 2013
Location: All events at RMCMA *unless otherwise noted

Friday, January 25: 9:30am-11:30pm – Teacher Workshop | 7:00pm Concert/Lecture: “Music Meant for You”
Saturday, January 26: 9:00am-12:00pm- Masterclasses at local private studios*| 1:00pm Theory Games Masterclass: Working with an Accompanist | 2:00pm Student/Parent Workshop | 3:00pm Parent Talk Student-Music & Movement class| 4:30pm Pizza party and games
Sunday, January 27: 12:00pm-4:00pm Masterclasses