Children age 4 and older may begin their study of the violin, viola, or cello according to the principles developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
Children learn at their own pace in a nurturing environment. Parents participate fully in the learning process by attending all lessons and classes and supervising home practice. In addition to weekly private lessons, the ensemble class gives students the opportunity to bring their music to performance level through review, and introduces them to note reading as well as ensemble and solo playing. Enrollment in group class is required for all students in the program. Entrance to the Suzuki Ensemble class for students who do not take their lessons at Longy is at the discretion of the Director of the Suzuki Program. Longy's Suzuki Program for children is unique, offering not only instrumental study in individual and group settings, but also beginning classes in Dalcroze Eurhythmics. These classes, known as Music and Movement, teach the child to hear, express, and understand rhythm and melody - the language of music - using the body as musical instrument. The Music and Movement classes provide children with a solid musical foundation, which helps them prepare for the challenges of playing an instrument.
First-year Suzuki students are required to enroll in the following combination: 30-minute private lesson, 45-minute ensemble class, and 30-minute Music and Movement class. Longy's Suzuki teachers are trained and registered through the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
Suzuki Violin Private Lesson
(does not include ensemble class) Fee: Call registrar for private lesson rates
Instructors: Lederer / Dole
Location: TBA
Meets: Dates/times TBA; 30, 45, or 60 min/week
Suzuki Viola Private Lesson
(does not include ensemble class) Fee: Call registrar for private lesson rates
Instructor: Hill
Location: TBA
Meets: Dates/times TBA; 30, 45, or 60 min/week
Viola Ensemble Class
Fee: $315/semester Course: PY129
Instructor: Hill
Location: Room L-8
Meets: Saturdays, time TBA; 45-minute sessions
Suzuki Cello Private Lesson
(does not include ensemble class) Fee: Call registrar for private lesson rates
Instructor: Kiefer
Location: TBA
Meets: Dates/times TBA; 30, 45, or 60 min/week
Cello Ensemble Class
Fee: $315/semester Course: PY126
Instructor: Kiefer
Location: Room L-10
Meets: Saturdays, time TBA; 45-minute sessions
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Music and Movement
for Suzuki Students
Fee:
$155/semester for enrolled Suzuki students
$205/semester for non-Suzuki students Course:
PY127-A for enrolled Suzuki students PY127-B for non-Suzuki students
Instructor: Conner Location: Dalcroze Room
Meets: Saturdays, 9:00-9:30 AM
This class is intended for enrolled Suzuki students. Non-Suzuki students who wish to
enroll will be put on a waiting list until current Suzuki students have been given the chance
to register.
Please contact
, Director of the Suzuki
Program, for more information.
