STEP ONE: If you are interested in starting your pre-school child, age 3 - 8, to play one of our instruments, you should really take the chance to learn more about the Suzuki Method for Violin, Viola, or Cello. At Sycamore Strings Academy we have a specially trained and educated teacher staff to take care of exactly this unique teaching technique, called the Suzuki Method. To prepare for starting your young child, please consider attending our free of charge
INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR
FOR PARENTS ONLY
You will meet our director and teachers explaining about the Suzuki Method and the Suzuki program at Sycamore Strings Academy. Learn about the best ages to start, the parental commitment, and if this is something for your child. Showing of the awarded and highly informative documentary DVD "Nurtured by Love" (57 min.)
If you wish to attend our next scheduled seminar, please let us know by calling or emailing us: Home / Contact Us. Depending on how many calls we get at every given moment, we will schedule a seminar as soon as we get enough incoming calls. Include your name and how to contact you in your message. At this moment (April 2008) we estimate to hold our next seminar in September 08.
STEP TWO: Pre-requisite for the SSA Suzuki Strings Program, fall 2008
FOUR WEEK INTRODUCTION
CLASS OF THE SUZUKI
METHOD (8 hours)
Following the seminar we want to see both parent and child take our introduction class. This course is strongly recommended before your beginner student of age 3 - 8 will start regular instrumental instruction. Depending on how many calls we get, there are many options how we can tailor the class to different groups of students. Tuition rate: $165 (including non-refundable $15 registration fee.) download and print registration form from this page: enrollmentapplicationintrocoursedoc.doc.
INTRODUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTION:
I. Children & Parents: Suzuki Music & Movement, Teacher: Christina Berg. Description: No instrument needed. Students will get familiarized with the music in Suzuki book 1 in special activities. Parents will get creative ideas how to practice with your child. The class will provide a positive introduction to making music together with others and help towards a successful start on the instrument.
II. Parents Only: Hands-On Orientation Class, Teacher: Director Goran Berg and the individual teacher. Description: Instrument is needed. Parents will learn how to play the instrument, how to choose the right size of instrument, maintain, rent or buy instruments. Information handouts and discussion about topics concerning the Suzuki Method and educational philosophy, making it so distinctively unique in focusing on the child. The parental role as the home teacher and at lessons. And more.