Suzuki Violin/Viola Lessons
Students who learn Suzuki Violin will grow step by step through individual instruction and practice assignments at home. In private and group lessons, I make learning fun for students by using effective activities and games. Everyone learns the same repertoire, so they can play and learn together easily. Learners may prepare additional repertoire unique to their interests and abilities.
To learn Suzuki violin, children should have parents who take notes during lessons and ensure consistent, effective practice and listening habits at home. Learning happens at home and during lessons and classes. A child learns Suzuki violin best when a parent participates actively, attending lessons, taking notes, and helping children practice what they learned in the lesson.
Every parent should listen to Suzuki recordings and personal playlists with their child. In this way, they actively participate in their child’s learning process. ‘Success Breeds Success’ and one of the most important jobs a Suzuki parent can do to help students learn violin is to take the time and effort to listen daily to the assignments and other excellent music. All the Suzuki books come with good recordings. I make listening to them part of the weekly practice assignment.
Learn Suzuki Violin through Repetition
Each student has the challenge and opportunity to grow with the Suzuki School of Music. Students learn step by step, polish the skills needed to play musically, and perform each piece in a volume from memory. You can imagine it takes practicing well, and repetition can get boring if you let it. Boredom is an enemy of learning, so we must find ways as teachers. parents and students to keep practicing interesting.
Repetition and review are essential to learning an instrument. Students repeat and review the repertoire they have already mastered to polish their understanding and musicality. You’ll see a Review schedule in every lesson assignment so that each student, while implementing their practice plan, will come to deeply know the music. Great confidence in performance will naturally follow.
Children and parents can attend group classes to cooperate in the learning process.
Students have a weekly group class because it’s easier to learn the violin when practicing both with a group and individually. Group classes allow students to play good music with their peers in fun surroundings and reinforce the concepts learned in the private lesson. I teach Suzuki violin group classes on Friday afternoons and willingly work with families to find the best time for everyone in the group. Parents attend group classes to encourage their kids and help them to stay focused.
Where to Find Supplies for Your Journey Learning Suzuki Violin
The teacher will measure the student for violin or viola size, and it’s best to go to a quality, trusted violin shop for the instrument, bow, and case. You might start with this list:
https://www.classicalstrings.net
However, you can find most supplies, such as rosin, a shoulder rest, a music stand, a tuner/metronome, and recommended music, at most music stores and online.
Parent Reading Recommendations for Learning Suzuki Violin
Nurtured By Love by Shin’ ichi Suzuki
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Helping Parents Practice by Ed Sprunger
Beyond the Music Lesson by Christine Goodner
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born, It’s Grown by Daniel Coyle
Group Violin/Viola Events/Classes:
Calendar
Recitals take place at USU FAC in Room 214: