SUMMER 2013 INFORMATION

Ready to register for a class? Click here to download a Summer 2013 Registration Form!

 Summer: June 22 - August 17 (8 weeks*)

Ages 4 years and older

Instructors: Sarah Bacon, violin; Guan-Ting Liao, violin; Sandy Kiefer, cello; Erica Klein, cello; Jay Rosenberg, guitar

Suzuki Private Instruction Tuition:

• 30-minute: $42 per lesson
• 45-minute: $60 per lesson
• 60-minute: $76 per lesson

Students must register for a minimum of 2 lessons during the summer semester.

Suzuki private lessons in cello, guitar, viola, and violin are available to students beginning at age 4. With the Suzuki method, students learn by listening, daily repetition, and parental guidance and encouragement. Critical to the success in the Suzuki method is parental involvement in the student’s practice. A parent/caregiver must take part in all of the student’s private lessons. During the summer, there are no group Suzuki classes.

Free Placement Consultations
New prospective students are encouraged to contact the School for free placement consultations to help advise them in their musical studies. New student information sheets are available on the School’s website and should be completed prior to scheduling a placement appointment.

*Note: There are 8 weeks of instruction during the summer semester, beginning Saturday, June 22. However, summer lessons often begin earlier, depending on the instructor’s availability and/or the number of make up lessons that may be owed to currently registered students. Please contact the School’s Registrar at 617-484-4696 ext 12 to inquire.

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FALL 2012 INFORMATION

Download a Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Registration Form here.

 Academic Year: September 2012 - June 2013 (34 weeks)

Ages 4 ½ years and older

Private lessons: 34 weeks (17-week fall semester and 17-week spring semester)
Group Workshops: 30 weeks

Instructors: Sarah Bacon, violin; Guan-Ting Liao, violin; Sandy Kiefer, cello; Erica Klein, cello; Jay Rosenberg, guitar

Powers Music School offers Suzuki Instruction in cello, guitar, viola, and violin for ages 4 ½ 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:

• Parent participation at the student's lesson.
• Review of Suzuki music CD/tapes at home.
• Parental involvement in student's practice.
• Attendance at group workshops.

New Suzuki Students

1. Students who are new to the Suzuki program will first have a phone consultation with the Suzuki Chair and then observe a group/lesson.
2. Once a new student has registered, the first two lessons are parent and teacher only (no student).
3. Parents of new students will attend Parent Education Classes in lieu of the first three group lessons. These three classes take place  in the Cabot Room from 8:00 - 9:00 pm on Thursdays, September 20, September 27, and October 4.
4. Suzuki group classes for new students will begin on/after October 8.

Suzuki Tuition, which includes Group Classes
30-minute group:     $2,078     2 semester payments of $1,039
45-minute group:     $2,690     2 semester payments of $1,345
60-minute group:     $3,234     2 semester payments of $1,617

SUZUKI VIOLIN GROUP SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2012:

SUZUKI GUITAR GROUP SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2012:

SUZUKI CELLO GROUP SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2012:

* Note: Participation in weekly Suzuki group classes is critical to a student's success in the Suzuki program. During the classes, students polish their repertoire and develop good listening, music reading, and performance skills while expanding their ensemble awareness. Participation is required unless a waiver has been granted by the Chair of the Suzuki Department for a student's participation in a similar group program. Suzuki Private lessons are open for enrollment by parents of Suzuki students.