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musikal husky studios
...a boutique piano studio
in graz, Austria
a magical space for students ages 3+ and their loving parents...
- Privatestunden (mit Elter(n), Lehrerin, und Kind)
- Eternausbildungskurs (6 Wochen)
- Wöchentliche Gruppenstunden für Kinder (Musiktheorie, Spiele, Sozialisation, Körperbewusstheit durch Yoga, Rhythmus-Studien und wöchentliche Aufführung)
- Immersion in englischer Sprache
Private Lessons (with parent, teacher, and student)
- Parent Training Course (6 weeks)
- Weekly Group Classes For Students (Music theory, games, socialization, body awareness through yoga, rhythm studies, and weekly performance)
- English-language Immersion
About Suzuki Method
Suzuki Method is a beautiful, intuitive, and collaborative way for all young children to learn music. Dr. Suzuki observed that all children can speak their "native tongue" very well and from an early age, and then applied this to the study of music. If a child is immersed in music from an early age and supported by enthusiastic parents and a knowledgeable teacher, they will become an excellent player. Furthermore, we believe that every child is able to learn an instrument at a high level. We reject the notion that some children are born "talented" and instead focus on fostering an environment in which ALL children enjoy the support they need to develop as young musicians. Perhaps most importantly, music education is also viewed as a means of cultivating confident, collaborative, creative, and sympathetic human beings.
About MUsikal husky
After working as a Suzuki Method teacher for many years, Samantha and her husband, Steve Aho, developed a set of reading notation materials to complement and enrich the method. Since the Suzuki Method is largely based on early listening, ear-training, and technical development, they believed that additional materials, most notably rhythm and pitch reading, were necessary to complete the music education. Musikal Husky materials so far include a rhythm book, two reading books, and hundreds of handouts.
FACULTY
Samantha Steitz is a highly devoted Suzuki Method piano and music education pedagogue who places a strong emphasis not only on exceptional technical training, but also on the holistic development of the child. She has trained extensively with Suzuki pedagogues around the US. Over the past 10 years, she has lived in New York City, Los Angeles, and Vienna Austria, where she has studied solo and collaborative piano, as well as taught the very young. From 2011-2017, she ran a successful private studio in Los Angeles, California, and acted as President of the Suzuki Music Association of California, Los Angeles.
She currently lives and works in Graz, Austria with percussionist husband, Steve Aho (see below) and two dogs, Cleo and Leika. Samantha enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, reading, and thinking endlessly about teaching :)
For more, please visit her website, www.samanthasteitz.com.
Steven Aho is an accomplished studio percussionist, recording artist, producer, arranger, orchestrator, and pedagogue specializing in rhythm studies. He is co-author and co-founder of The Musical Husky, a music education initiative seeking to bring the very best music learning materials to students everywhere. Steve enjoys teaching rhythm to students and parents to prove how easy it can be if explained well! Steve and Samantha co-teach parent lectures. Steve often teaches rhythm seminars in the student's group classes as well as more complex music theory topics. For more on his career, please visit www.steveahomusic.com
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why we're special
Additional group classes
Learning rhythm, ear-training, solfege, note names, terms (German & english), and music theory should be fun. This is why we have a weekly group class in addition to private lessons for just students to come and learn using games.
Children react to music using Dalcroze-Eurhythmics activites (high/low, big/small, major/minor, fast/slow) as well as learn notes on the staff, rhythms, and melodies using various games. Performance is also stressed, and students have an opportunity to play for their peers each class.
Listening to Repertoire
In order to start children at the early age of 3, students listen to music constantly, particularly the Suzuki Method repertoire, to become immersed in the language of music. By living within music at home, the child naturally gravitates to playing. Listening to music (particularly complex music) has been scientifically shown to make children smarter, more focused, and better prepared for many aspects of life.
Parental involvement
Young children cannot learn and practice by themselves, which is why they need at least one parent to be involved with their daily progress. This is a wonderful opportunity to form a strong child-parent bond. In fact, many parents have reported that it is one of the most cherished parts of home life and raising their child.
For kids like me who grew up with the Suzuki approach, it is inextricably linked to childhood.