When you chose to attend music lessons with the Eugene Suzuki Music Academy, you get much more than just a weekly private lesson.  Here is a list of some of the services you will receive when you enroll.

Private/Semi-Private Lesson

This is what everyone thinks of when they think of “music lessons”.  This is a once-a-week lesson where individual attention is given to the student and their musical advancement.  Very few educational opportunities dedicate individual attention to each student.  Students will learn how to play their instrument, how to problem solve, and how to reproduce musical pitch, both with their instrument
and their voice. Lessons also teach basic music theory, composition, improvisation, study skills, time management, note reading and music appreciation.

Group Lesson

Once a week, students will have an opportunity to play with their peers in a social environment.  Group lessons reinforce what students have learned in private lessons.  In addition to reviewing material, the focus will be note reading and how to play in an ensemble.

Parent Education

Once a month, parents can meet in a setting that provides group and peer support for home practice.  Since parents will be involved with all aspects of their child’s music education, these meetings give everyone an opportunity to shareideas both from the teacher and other successful parents.

Recitals

At least three times each school year we have an opportunity to celebrate our hard work through a recital.  Recitals are special occasions where students play with a piano accompanist and experience what it is like to perform alone on stage.

Graduation Recitals

Graduation recitals are a celebration of progress from a pre- determined level.  Graduation recitals differ from the recitals described above in that they consist of only one student.  Every part of the family is often part of the musical learning effort, and graduation recitals give the family a chance to recognize and celebrate that effort.  Graduation recitals follow more of a free-form recital format, are usually held in the students home, and are attended by family and friends.

Individual Parent Support

I am available by phone and email to answer parents’ questions and to provide them with support, advice and motivation for their child’s music education.

Parent Library

Eugene Suzuki Music Academy will maintain a lending library to help parents expand their knowledge of the subject. A number of different publications will be available, including trade publications such as the Suzuki Journal, and various books on the Suzuki Method and learning violin.