The Suzuki Violin Program is designed to start children on the violin while they are young.  Because the early skills of learning the violin are so important, a parent/guardian is required to be present at each lesson.

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, a master violin teacher and founder of the Japanese Talent Education movement, revolutionized violin teaching.  Results have truly been outstanding.   The Suzuki method is based on the principle that every child can develop his abilities during the early absorbing and sensitive years far beyond what most people can imagine.  A child learns music through the same process he learns his mother tongue language.  Thus the parents’ role is vital in the development of early learning ability.  The parent attends lessons and helps with practice at home.  The basic principles of the Suzuki method consist of listening, motivation, proper technique, repetition, and reinforcement.  The primary goal is to train the child not only in his musical abilities but also in his total human development.

“The method of teaching musical performance by Shinichi Suzuki is one of the most amazing pedagogical accomplishments of recent times.” 
-- Howard Gardner, Harvard University

“May music be the instrument to bring peace to the hearts of all people.” 
-- Dr. Shinichi Suzuki

Beginning group lessons meet with our teacher, Evonne Lindquist-Baasch, for 45-50 minutes on Monday evenings at 6:15 p.m. in the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.