mission

1. Cultivate a life-long love for learning, playing and sharing music
2. Facilitate the development of technical excellence
3. Develop strong interpersonal relationships (with the student, with the family)
4. Offer clear instructions to the parent regarding home practice and expectations
5. Play games whenever possible
6. Nourish the profound bond that forms between a Suzuki parent and student
7. Foster a spirit of collaboration; nothing is possible without teamwork and respectful communication

TEACHING MODEL

  1. Private Lessons with ‘home teacher’ (parent always present during ages 3-9)

  2. Performance/Music Theory Group classes for all students (without parent)

  3. Preparatory Parent Education Session

  4. Holiday Recital & Summer Recitals to showcase progress

  5. Field Trips to Graz concerts for older students

All students attend both a private lesson and a group class each week. Rhythm studies, performance practice, music history, Dalcroze-inspired movement activities, composition, music theory games, are all practiced weekly in addition to private lessons. During weekly lessons with the Suzuki triangle team (student, home teacher, and studio teacher), we focus on technique, sight-reading, prepared reading, rhythm reading, repertoire, and building/maintaining a repertoire.