MUSIC - SUZUKI, 2011-2012
Fall 2011 Classes - Now Enrolling!
Lessons begin Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 2011. Registration fee is $35. (Maximum registration fee per family per school year is $35.) Call 781.942.9600 for more information.
Enroll now with this Music Registration Form.
Suzuki Talent Education
Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) was a violinist, educator, philosopher and humanitarian. He devoted his life to the development of the method he called Talent Education. Dr. Suzuki believed that "Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability, just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited." Dr. Suzuki's goal was not to develop professional musicians, but to nurture and help develop each child's character through the study of music.
Some basic principles of the Suzuki approach are:
- Musical ability can be developed in all children;
- Students begin at young ages;
- Parents must play an active role in the learning process;
- Children become comfortable with the instrument before learning to read music;
- Technique is taught in the context of pieces;
- Pieces are refined through constant review; and
- Students perform frequently; individually and in groups
Creative Arts' Suzuki Talent Education program is a unique way to make music a part of your family's life. Before registering for lessons, parents are required to observe several Suzuki lessons at Creative Arts (you may schedule an observation by calling the office at 781-942-9600). The Suzuki method requires regular attendance by parents and students at lessons, group classes, workshops and recitals. You owe it to your Suzuki child to be free of distraction during lessons. Siblings who can quietly attend lessons are welcome as long as they do not distract anyone. New parents are required to take the Parent Class in order to fully understand the philosophy and commitment of the program.
A $35 non-refundable family registration fee is charged per school year for the music program. Enrollment after January 1, 2012 will incur a $20 non-refundable registration fee.
A Parent's Introduction to Suzuki Talent Education
Developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki Method nurtures and helps develop young children through the study of music. This workshop provides an introduction and overview of the Suzuki Method including private & group lesson instruction, practice facilitation and guidelines, instrument selection and how to choose an instructor.
Instructor: Sheryl LaFayette
Tuition: $22 (no registration fee); Date: Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2011, 6:00-7:30pm
Introductory Special for Suzuki Talent Education
For new students only. Register for eight 30-minute private lessons and then decide whether to complete the year. Designed to make sure there is a good teacher-student-parent fit. Registration fees do apply.
Tuition: 30 minutes / 8 weeks / $292
Suzuki Talent Education Private Lessons (Ages 3 - 103)
Tuition includes 16 private lessons, a semester of Suzuki Group Classes, a spring recital, solo days and performances in at least two concerts per year. Private lessons begin Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
2011-2012 Semester Payment Info:
Semester registration requires automatic fall to spring re-registration - please see the office for more details or to inquire about full-year discount options and payment plan options. Limited financial assistance is also available.
30 minutes / 16 weeks / $764
45 minutes / 16 weeks / $1002.40
60 minutes / 16 weeks / $1240
Suzuki Group Classes, ages 3-12
For students enrolled in Suzuki piano or violin private lessons at Creative Arts or other private studios. Group classes teach performance, music theory, group playing technique and music appreciation as it relates to Suzuki repertoire.
Piano Group: Tuesdays, 5:00-5:30pm
Violin Group: Select Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Tuition: $180+ per semester
