In the Suzuki method, weekly private lessons take place with the parent, child, and teacher together. The teacher guides both parent and child through the process of learning their instrument, prioritizing personal growth as well as skill development. While the child learns to play their instrument, their parent learns to help them along their musical journey.

Through music lessons, children learn dedication, passion, and problem solving. They learn to work toward goals through difficulties and develop self-compassion. They learn how to work as part of a team, and also to be comfortable in front of an audience. The skills that a student gains in their music lessons will not only help them become better musicians, but also become well-rounded people.

Families who set aside time to practice and listen every day have students that make steady progress toward their musical goals. While lessons are essential to developing the skills to play an instrument, most of the hard work is accomplished in the home through consistent practice. The most successful families also find time in their daily schedule to listen to their Suzuki music, fully putting the “Mother Tongue Approach” into practice.

No one enjoys doing something difficult for them, but luckily for our students, their parents are there to help them work on building their musical skills! The parents play the role of the “home teacher” by putting the teacher’s instructions into practice at home. Students stay motivated through the encouragement of the parent. Our studio provides parent support through resources from our studio library, advice from our parent community, and guidance from the teachers.

Each week, in addition to private lessons, students attend a group class. Students are divided by instrument and ability level to make sure they’re in a class that will help their musical skills develop. Group classes help students make friends who also play their instrument, as well as provide new opportunities to practice skills they’re developing with their private teacher.

Students also get to work on new skills that need more than solo practice to develop fully, such as note reading, music theory, and ensemble playing. Additionally, group class repertoire is used in our performances throughout the year, allowing students to display what they’ve been learning as they progress.