Instrument Lessons - The Suzuki Philosophy

As Suzuki teachers, we believe that the steps by which children learn their mother tongue can be used, to great success, in learning music. These steps include:
 

		Daily listening followed by imitation and constant repetition
		Praise and encouragement
		Facility on the instrument before note reading.

Suzuki children learn in a positive environment created by the Suzuki teacher in the studio and fostered at home by the Suzuki parent. The Suzuki approach relies on the cooperative relationship of teacher, parent and child centered around a pleasant yet disciplined enterprise.

Parent Participation

Parents are an integral part of the Suzuki method.  They attend all lessons, group classes and recitals, and assist with home practice.

Suzuki Lessons

Moorestown School of music offers lessons on a variety of instruments using the Suzuki method.
 

		Suzuki Violin ages 3-1/2 and up
		Suzuki Cello ages 4 and up
		Suzuki Piano ages 4 and up

 

Parent and child attend weekly individual and bi-monthly group lessons together.  Before enrolling, students and parents observe at least 3 lessons in their chosen instrument plus one group class when possible.

Lesson Format

Parents of beginning students first attend 4 weeks without the child to begin study of the instrument and the Suzuki philosophy of learning. Parent supervises at-home practice and creates a music learning environment in the home. 

Group Classes

Playing with and for others is a valuable motivational tool for children in a Suzuki program.

Violin and cello group classes are primarily playing classes. Piano group classes combine playing and the exploration of the language of music through song, games, rhythm and movement activities. Please see our tuition for more information on fees and family discounts.

Performances

Moorestown School of Music offers regularly scheduled formal and informal performances. Students perform at two annual recitals, January and May.