Suzuki Violin Lessons

The Suzuki Method combines a music teaching method with a philosophy, embracing the total development of the child, which follows Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s guiding principle, “character first, ability second,” also known as the Mother-Tongue Approach. The Suzuki Violin Method involves a combination of weekly private lessons and regular group classes. The Suzuki approach is based on the belief that students can learn to play music in the same way they easily learn their native language – through listening, repetition, motivation, encouragement, parental involvement and love. Parents take an active role in the education process by attending lessons and group classes and practicing with their child at home.

My goal as a Suzuki teacher is not only to develop the violinist and musician in every student but to nurture the entire child and teach important life skills such as coordination, self-evaluation and motivation, listening skills, patience, and perseverance.  The Suzuki method is structured in such a way that new ideas are presented in small steps so the child can succeed and be proud of their achievements with every new skill.   Old skills serve as building blocks for new material so the child is always developing a larger vocabulary.  With positive guidance from the parent and teacher, the child develops confidence and a strong self-esteem.

I offer weekly private lessons  to students of all abilities and ages.  Lessons are offered at my home studio in Cornwall, Vermont and at the Middlebury Community Music Center which is located in the Middlebury Community House on Main Street in Middlebury, Vermont.   Violin Group class is offered for all private lesson students and included in lesson tuition.