Suzuki Instruction

Introduction & Tuition

Ages 4 years and up

Duration:
Private Instruction - 16 weeks
Group Workshops - 14 weeks

Powers Music School offers Suzuki Instruction in cello, guitar, and violin for ages 4 and above. The Suzuki method is a successful combination of individual and group instruction pioneered by the famed Japanese teacher, Shinichi Suzuki. Often called the "mother-tongue" method, students learn by listening, daily repetition, and parental guidance and encouragement.

Critical to a student's success in the Suzuki program are:


1. parent participation at the student's lesson
2. review of Suzuki music CD/tapes at home
3. parental involvement in student's practice
4. attendance at group workshops (group participation is
required. There are 14 group lessons per semester)


Suzuki workshops are an essential component of the Suzuki method. During the workshops, students polish repertoire and develop good listening, music reading, and performance skills while expanding their ensemble awareness. Student workshops begin the third week of the semester and meet weekly.

New families are encouraged to come and observe Suzuki faculty teach prior to enrolling. Call the School to schedule an appointment. Once registered in the program, the first two private lessons will be dedicated to parent education. Parents need to arrange to attend these first two lessons without the student.

Tuition:

30-minute lesson plus group $841
45-minute lesson plus group $1097

Parents of Suzuki students who wish to take Suzuki lessons independently can register for private lessons with Suzuki faculty.

Adult Tuition (open to parents of Suzuki students):

30-minute lesson $679
45-minute lesson $992

Summer Tuition:

30-minute lesson $42 per lesson*
45-minute lesson $62 per lesson*
*Note: tuition has been adjusted since there are no weekly group classes.

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