Suzuki Foundational Program
My goal is to help your child develop a lifelong joy and appreciation for music while building a strong foundation as a cellist and musician.
Suzuki lessons are rooted in parental involvement, listening, repetition, consistency, encouragement, and fun. Families are expected to establish a regular practice routine and participate in studio recitals and community outreach opportunities.
For Suzuki students ages 10 and under, a parent attends each lesson, learning alongside the child and taking notes in order to serve as the “home teacher” between lessons. Families receive an individualized weekly practice plan along with supplemental recordings, videos, and other resources as needed.
While Suzuki repertoire provides the foundation of the curriculum, students are encouraged to become well-rounded musicians. Depending on each student’s age, level, and interests, lessons may also incorporate scales, etudes, music theory, note reading, orchestra and chamber music repertoire, pop, folk and fiddle music, and improvisation. I can also prepare interested students for ABRSM exams.
Tuition Includes
15 private lessons per semester
Zoom studio classes and master classes
Two studio recitals per year
Spring piano rehearsal and professional collaborative pianist for in-person Los Angeles students
Fall and spring parent-teacher conferences
Individualized weekly practice plans with supplemental links, recordings, and videos
Recommendations and guidance for orchestras, chamber music, summer festivals and camps, auditions, and other extracurricular music opportunities
Optional à la carte summer lessons
Interested in Joining My Suzuki Studio?
Fill out my contact form to learn more about my studio and schedule a complimentary parent discovery call. We’ll discuss your child, your family’s goals, and the Suzuki Method to see if my studio might be a good fit.
The next step is a trial lesson, where I’ll meet you and your child and begin establishing the Suzuki Student-Parent-Teacher triangle. If we decide to move forward, we’ll establish a regular weekly lesson time and practice routine.
Begin your Suzuki journey and build a lifelong relationship with cello and music!
My Teaching Philosophy & Principles
Positive reinforcement: Striving for improvement, celebrating achievement, and keeping music-making joyful
Healthy technique: Developing strong fundamentals, balanced posture, physical ease, and dexterity
Musicianship: Building musical awareness through creativity, imagery, storytelling, ear training, rhythm, note reading, and music theory
Independent practice skills: Learning how to practice effectively by breaking challenges into manageable steps
Confidence and focus: Developing patience, concentration, independence, and self-confidence
Goal setting: Building time-management and preparation strategies for recitals, auditions, and other musical goals
Performance skills: Developing tools for managing nerves and performance anxiety
Musical community: Encouraging participation in orchestras, chamber music, camps, festivals, and ensembles
Musical exploration: Incorporating different genres and each student’s individual musical interests
