Suzuki String Academy

Our comprehensive program for violin, viola, and cello fosters joyful young musicians.

Suzuki String Academy nurtures young musicians using the highly respected teaching method developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Our expert Suzuki educators are equally committed to teaching instrumental technique and promoting holistic child development. We believe in instilling creativity, confidence, and love of learning while nurturing brain development, spatial awareness, social skills, and child/parent relationships.

Suzuki String Academy Core Values

  • Every child can develop musical talent.
  • Music education begins early, through listening.
  • An inclusive approach and a positive, nurturing environment
    promote holistic development and prepare children for success.
  • Parents/guardians play a vital role in the learning process.

Program Includes:

  • Weekly individual instruction
  • 9 hours of Group Class each semester (every-other week for Intermediate and Advanced groups, weekly 30 min classes for beginners)
  • One formal recital opportunity each semester
  • Group performances for the community throughout the year
  • Involvement in area Suzuki events through the Suzuki Association of the Greater Washington Area
  • Monthly discussion class for all parents, required for parents of beginners

Schedule

  • Weekly individual lesson scheduled with instructor
  • Beginner Violin Group Class, Mondays at 4:30 pm
  • Intermediate Violin/Viola Group Class, Mondays at 5 pm as scheduled
  • Advanced Violin/Viola Group Class, Mondays at 6 pm as scheduled
  • Cello Group Class, day and time TBD as scheduled

(Current students, please reference your Suzuki Academy Schedule.)

Getting Started

Our Suzuki Coordinator will contact prospective families interested in the Suzuki String Academy to set up two observations of the program. During this time, parents/guardians will see how the program works, receive additional information, and be able to ask questions before making the Suzuki commitment.

What is the Suzuki Method?

More than fifty years ago, Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) developed a philosophy of teaching music to young children based on the principles of language. He noticed that all children learned to speak their native tongue through consistent, nurturing exposure and by listening and repeating. He applied these same principles to teaching violin and called his approach the Mother-Tongue Method.

Dr. Suzuki believed that all children have musical talent and that every child can succeed when given the best possible environment: where the parent/guardian and teacher work closely together, giving the student loving encouragement.

The Suzuki method offers children and parents/guardians a unique opportunity to develop their relationship and share the joy of music together.

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