Parent Orientation
Thank you for your interest in lessons at our school. We consider this to be a long term journey. Please be ready for the wonderful ride! Participating in Suzuki lessons with your child requires the following commitments:
- Attendance at all private lessons with your child. (Siblings may not attend lessons.)
- Daily practice with your child at home. (Families taking piano lessons must have an acoustic piano in their home.)
- A willingness to turn on the Suzuki recording everyday.
- Group lessons are required as part of our program, once your teacher feels your child is ready. Group classes take place every week. You or another adult may bring your child.
- Regular participation in Suzuki Music School special events and recitals.
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm that can be modeled by your child.
Prior to beginning lessons with your child, parents are asked to complete the following:
- Read “Nurtured By Love” by Dr. Sinichi Suzuki. (Available at your local library or for purchase at Young Musician, Inc.)
- Attend two parent orientation classes (adults only). These classes generally take place on Monday evenings.
- Observe a private lesson (or two, depending on the teacher). Observations are arranged with the teacher directly.