Suzuki Instruction
The Conservatory offers Suzuki training in piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, and bass for students four and up. Also called the "Mother Tongue" method, Suzuki instruction is modeled on the way children learn to speak their native tongue. The method’s philosophy includes the belief that talent is not inherited, but nurtured by a child’s environment. The instruction, which encourages active parental involvement, aims to envelope the whole family unit, to help unfold the child’s natural potential to learn and become a happy, productive person. 16 weeks
Key program components that differ from traditional instruction include, significant parental involvement, daily listening, and regular group lessons in addition to weekly private lessons.
Parents wishing to enroll their child in the Suzuki Program must observe a private and a group Suzuki lesson before enrolling their child, and must attend a parent orientation meeting before their child begins lessons.
30 minutes - $855
45 minutes - $1075
60 minutes - $1225
Suzuki Violin Parent Playing Class
Zach Ebin
Parents of Suzuki violinists of all levels will meet each week to learn basic violin skills, technique, and posture. Have fun with other parents and learn the Suzuki repertoire at the same time! 15 weeks Hingham: Monday, 8 - 9 pm
$125
Suzuki Violin Parent Note-Reading Class
Connie Hagen
Parents of Suzuki violinists will meet each week to learn basic theory and how to read music. This important skill will enable parents to help their children with note-reading at home. 15 weeks
Hingham: Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Duxbury: Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
$125
Suzuki Parent Group
Join other parents of Suzuki students to discuss the joys and challenges of being a Suzuki parent. Bring your questions and ideas and meet with our Suzuki faculty members and other parents in an open-discussion setting. The Suzuki parent group will meet two times a year in Hingham and two times a year in Duxbury. Attendance is optional and parents may attend as many meetings as they would like. Hingham: Thursday, January 17, 2008, May 8, 2008, 7:30 pm
Duxbury: Monday, March 10, 2008, 7:30 pm
No fee.