Individual Lesson

The core of the program is the individual lesson each week. At the beginning, most of the time is spent helping the parent learn the basic skills on the child’s small instrument so that they can help the child at home. Children gradually take over the lesson as their skills and attention span increase. We have never had a parent or child who was unable to learn the basic skills. Many parents enjoy it so much that they get their own full-size instrument.

Locations: West Roxbury, Roxbury, South Boston, Stow, Becker College-Leicester Campus.

Group Class

Students are grouped by age and ability for the weekly group classes. Reading and singing classes are scheduled adjacent to violin classes at each level. The director decides which class is appropriate for each student in consultation with the group class teacher.

Students practice starting and stopping together, playing in tempo, and performing solos for each other. They see other students playing pieces that they will study later and are motivated to practice more at home. Group games demonstrate creative ways to practice basic skills.

Kodaly Music Class

In the Kodály music class, students learn a repertoire of songs and games. The basic elements of music such as rhythm, pitch, intervals, dynamics, and phrasing are drawn from these pieces and used to prepare the skills for reading and writing music.

Flute and Pennywhistle

Parents and children learn together through solo and ensemble playing, ear training, note reading and performance experiences. The program is based on the weekly individual lesson, group class, and Kodaly class.

Location:
Newton - at times by arrangement with teacher.

ELECTIVE CLASSES

The String Ensemble gives Suzuki students a chance to develop their reading and orchestral skills in a supportive environment which respects their training in the Suzuki Method. They learn standard string orchestra literature by Bach, Handel, and Mozart, as well as more contemporary composers.

Location:
Saturday 12:15 P.M. in West Roxbury

Chamber Music

This is an advanced ensemble for students in book 4 and above who have orchestral or ensemble experience. Students develop independent reading skills through string quartets by Haydn, Mozart, and other masters.

Ensemble students come primarily from the Suzuki Institute of Boston but other Suzuki students are welcome to audition. Viola and ’cello students are welcome

Location:
Time and location by arrangement

Adult Ensembles

Parents and independent adult students are encouraged to form their own ensembles to be coached by faculty. There will be a minimum class size for each group and students can choose pieces for the classical, fiddle, folk, or jazz literature.

Time and location by arrangement