LERNEN MIT LIEBE - NOTE FROM SAMANTHA, STUDIO STEITZ FOUNDER

Als ich vor acht Jahr von Los Angeles Kalifornien nach Graz gezogen bin, war mein Traum, die Suzuki-Methode mitzubringen, da die Methode in den USA, Japan, Südamerika, Kanada und Großbritannien sehr beliebt ist, doch in Österreich fast noch nicht existiert. Diese Unterrichtsmethode ermöglicht, dass Kinder im frühen Alter von 3-5 anfangen können, weil wir statt Notenschrift mit Gehörbildung und Spielen anfangen (obwohl sie später auch Notensatz lernen!). Unsere Philosophie besagt, dass ein kleines Kind, um ein Instrument zu lernen, zu Hause positive Unterstützung haben muss, indem ein Elternteil zu dem Unterricht mitkommt und zu Hause mit dem Schüler übt. Das gemeinsame Lernen von Musik führt zu einem wunderbaren Zusammenbinden mit dem Kind und bringt ins Zuhause viel Freude. Wir glauben, dass Musik ein Mittel ist, viele Lektionen aus dem Leben zu lernen: Zeitmanagement, Zuversicht, und Durchhaltevermögen. Wir laden euch ein, jeder Zeit eine Lektion zu beobachten und unser Studio zu besuchen.

Über das Studio

Our studio supports cultivating excellence, positive energy, openness, and diligence. Parents in this studio endeavor to develop their children to the highest extent possible, preparing them to thrive and stand out in an increasingly competitive, international world. If you dream of a young child who plays the piano at a high level, develops a strong work-ethic through consistent practice, and speaks English, then this may be the studio for you. We work with families who view home as a place of learning. Excellence is a paramount obligation.

Key aspects of this piano course include parental participation, English language immersion, weekly private lessons, dynamic and fun weekly group classes, field trips, workshops, and bi-annual performance opportunities. Simply put, Studio Steitz is a unique learning opportunity. The highly-effective and transformative curriculum Samantha Steitz has developed after many years of teaching is focused around the idea of providing a complete holistic music education.

Our cozy studio is located in the heart of St. Leonhard - Graz, one block away from the Kunst Uni.

  • Children learn best with just a teacher and parent at a private lesson. However, group classes are ideal for games, movement activities, performances, and language immersion practice.

    Hundreds of games and activities are played over the years, making this a very special part of the curriculum.oes here

  • In Suzuki Method, parents take this journey alongside their kids. How exciting! Since parents practice with their children at home, we must make sure that they feel 100% confident doing this. Many are surprised to find that absolutely no music background is necessary. In the course of a parent-training session and in private lessons, parents will learn all the basics to be an optimal coach and cheerleader. 

    1. Philosophy: What is Suzuki Method? What is the Suzuki Klavier Kurs (an overview of your child's first year with the instrument)

    2. Basic Piano Techniques: Posture, strong fingers, arm weight, and so forth

    3. Basics of Notation: Rhythm counting, pitch, Solfège, keyboard geography

    4. When to practice & how to practice

    5. Games to use during practice and other motivational tools

    6. How to foster a home environment in which children will naturally try their hardest

    Other topics include: How to use praise your child (specific/authentic vs. general/disingenuous)  | How to make music part of your family life | Cultivation of self-esteem | Leadership as a parent | The importance of making mistakes | Patience | Team-work and cooperation skills | 

  • Lessons will be taught entirely in English, giving children a unique opportunity to become fluent in the language. Though all children learn English in school, speaking 2X/week with a native speaker will give the students a significant "head start," both with conversational skills and speaking with no accent.

  • Young children need the support of their parents at home to build their self-esteem and become strong musicians. While adults have decades of experience with time-management, organization and communication skills, children are still learning. It is our job to provide a nurturing home environment in which the children practice because it is their favorite activity to share with their parent(s).

  • “Both of my children study with Samantha in private and group theory lessons. She is 100% present with my kids, at every lesson we have been to over the last two years. She is kind and endlessly patient with them while also never missing a detail, from posture to hand position to every note they play. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such wonderful, dedicated teacher. My kids adore her.”

    Ami

  • "Great piano studio. My daughter, now six, has been taking lessons here for almost two years. Samantha is a kind and caring teacher who places a strong emphasis on form and technique. Parents are expected to attend each lesson so that they can apply what is learned in each lesson to practices at home. Additionally, my daughter attends a weekly group theory class where she learns technical concepts through fun games with her peers. If you are looking for casual piano lessons that don't require too much commitment, this may not be the best studio for you. But for those willing to dedicate some time into the process, Samantha is wonderful at developing kids to play with skill, confidence and poise. We've met so many nice families through the studio and couldn't be happier with our daughter's progress. Highly recommend!"

    Bryce

  • “Thoughtful and meticulous, thorough and kind...some of the words that come to mind. My daughters are learning with vigor and obtaining the musical education I wished for them. Forever grateful to have found this amazing piano teacher!”

    Bente

  • "My daughter is five and has been participating in private lessons as well as group theory classes for over a year. She already knows how to read music. Also, as a result of the Suzuki method her ability to memorize and recall difficult passages is amazing. They play fun games and perform for each other during group lessons. My daughter has developed a great ear for music. She loves "Ms. Samantha". Samantha is caring and gentle. She really shows interest in her student's lives in a respectful way. She is also strict and exacting at the right time when bad habits need to be addressed, but always in a positive way. All the kids are really confident at recitals. The playing is beautiful. I'm so grateful that I found this studio! I highly recommend it!!"

    Nik B.