Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Suzuki Method? >>What do I have to do as a parent? >>
What materials do I need to purchase? >>
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Where can I rent an instrument? >>
What is the Suzuki Method?
Every Child Can Learn
Everyone believes that all children have the ability to learn language and that all children should be taught to speak, read, and write. When given the proper environment, every child can learn to create music.
Over fifty years ago, the Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki developed a teaching method stemming from his recognition that virtually all children learn to speak their native language. Dr. Suzuki called his method the mother-tongue approach, though today it is most commonly referred to as the Suzuki Method.
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The parents' responsibilities include attending every lesson with their child, guiding the child's practice, creating a supportive learning environment at home, providing daily opportunities to listen to the Suzuki CD, and enriching the child's musical environment by attending concerts together.
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- Instrument in good condition and the right size appropriate for the child. Fine tuners on all strings are absolutely necessary. Please talk to the teacher for the correct size
- Bow. For young children it can be synthetic bow, otherwise wooden bow with real horsehair.
- Rosin
- Shoulder Pad for violinists comprised of the Zaret sponge and rubber bands. This can be found at Music and Arts. Sponges with animal shapes can be found as well, but basic sponges are also needed. The rubber bands should be broad and flat. Always keep an extra one in the violin case.
- Notebook to take notes during the lessons
- Suzuki Materials:
Violinists: Suzuki Violin School, Book 1 with CD (Preucil)
Cellists: Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1, Cello CD Volumes 1 + 2 (Tstusumi)
Where are the lessons?
- Private Violin Lessons
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 100 West Luray Avenue, Alexandria, VA Del Ray United Methodist Church 100 East Windsor Avenue, Alexandria, VA - Private Violin and All Cello Lessons
Springfield, VA - Group Violin Classes
Del Ray United Methodist Church 100 East Windsor Avenue, Alexandria, VA Fall 2011 Dates: September 17th October 1st , 15th , 29th, November 5 and 19th December 10th Concert December 11th
Where can I rent an instrument?
Gary Frisch
3008 Westcott St.Falls Church, VA
(703) 533-3887
Prodigy Instruments
Robert Kurzwww.prodigyinstruments.com
Tel: 888-289-9877
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