Emphasis is placed on ear training and improvisation, as well as on developing versatility and one's own style. Mountain Dulcimer Individual instruction for all levels. Historical styles and a firm foundation in the basics of this unique zither are included with ear training and harmonization emphasized. The student is involved in the selection of music to be studied. Mandolin Instruction Beginning Mandolin.
Students learn to read music and study the basics of mandolin technique.
Emphasis is placed on playing together and developing a repertoire of old-time fiddle tunes. Students expand on fiddle tunes as a repertoire base and develop other styles of mandolin including bluegrass, Celtic and original music. Suzuki Instruction Instruction using the Suzuki method is available in violin and cello for children from the age of three. Children develop musical ability and sensitivity using the same process of listening and imitation by which they learn their native language. Suzuki students gain the poise necessary for performance and learn to read music notation as they progress.