A parent must attend all lessons in order to understand the learning process and to feel secure when working with the child as the home-teacher. The most important single ingredient for success is the parental willingness to devote regular time to work closely with the child and the teacher. Daily listening to recordings, following the Suzuki repertory sequence, and creating an enjoyable listening environment in lessons and home practice will provide motivation and enthusiasm. Lessons are correlated with workshops throughout the semester to help stimulate learning experiences. The students learn from interacting with each other as well as with the teacher.
Children are most eager to do what they see other children doing.
Emphasis is on the mastery of materials and technique developed through performance and ensemble playing. Ear training and rhythmic skills are cultivated through the use of games and visual aids. This introductory class for children 4 and 5 years old consists of eight 1-hour sessions plus one hour of parent training in Suzuki philosophy and education. Enrollment is limited to four students in a class. A parent's presence is mandatory at each session.