The Center is proud to be sponsored by the following organizations:
Suzuki String and Piano Programs @ the Center
Dr. Terry Durbin, Artistic Director, Suzuki String Program
Jennifer Leong, Coordinating Director, Suzuki String Program
Rich Seil, Director, Suzuki Piano Program
WE MAKE IT EASY TO JOIN OUR SUZUKI VIOLIN FAMILY:
The Center for the
Arts will be offering the following benefits to ALL NEW students signing-up for the SUZUKI VIOLIN program at the
Center. We are grateful to the Baroque
Violin Shop and to our Suzuki Volunteer
Board for making this special package of incredible savings possible.
EACH NEW STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST:
FREE VIOLIN RENTAL for 6 months,
for each child starting in the program ($102.24 value!)
FREE Violin rental for 6 months for the
parent* for 6 months (to learn alongside the child).
FREE STARTER PACKAGE valued at
over $50, including:
Suzuki
Violin Book 1 (Used for classes and at home)
Violin
CD 1 (Used for listening at home, in your car & everywhere else!)
�First
Class Tips for Suzuki Parents� publication (Tips on various Suzuki
questions a parent might have.)
A
Suzuki Parent�s Handbook � Notes from a Parent in the Center�s Suzuki
Program
Music
Resource Guide � list of music resources, local and on the web
One
back issue of the Suzuki Journal (publication of the Suzuki Association
of Americas � lots of useful information on Suzuki teaching method and
trends).
Tuition payment plan can be
requested � divide your tuition into 3 automatic monthly payments�
NOTES:
*Parent violin is limited to a full size violin.
�You can use a check for the
1st payment � due before the lessons start. You must use a credit
card for payments 2 and 3 - not a debit card. Payments will be charged to the
credit card automatically on the 10th of each month, or the next
business day if the 10th falls on a weekend/holiday. A $10 fee is added
to the tuition for payment plans.
Programs Description
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Japan, (1898-1998), founded the Suzuki Talent Education method over fifty years ago. Over the years the method has spread to virtually all corners of the world and is the best suited instrumental music educational method for children. The Suzuki method, also known as the �mother tongue� method, applies the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music. One of the main points of Suzuki education is the belief that every child has talent and that talent is developed and not inborn.
With a supporting parent and a nurturing teacher every child can learn to play an instrument and play it well. The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement and constant repetition are some of the special features of the Suzuki approach.
Important aspect of the Suzuki education is a mentoring educational triangle formed between the student, the teacher and the parent. Parents are involved in the musical learning of their child by attending lessons, being "home teachers" during the week and working with the teacher to create an enjoyable learning environment where music becomes a joyous part of upbringing. In addition to private lessons, children also participate in regular group lessons and have many opportunities to perform: in informal weekly "Talent Time" recitals, and in formal group and solo recitals and concerts at the Center and community outreach events. One of our major beliefs is giving back and serving the community through music. Thus, our students performed to help raise funds for Schreiners Children Hospital, at the Cincinnati Symphony pre-concert events and in retirement communities, among other.
The Cincinnati String Academy�s Suzuki program offers private lessons and group instruction in violin, viola, and piano. We accept students as young as 3 and older. Once a registration form is received we will have the Suzuki Coordinator call and set up observations for you and the student. When the observation process is complete, you will be placed with an instructor. You are under no financial obligations until you begin the private lessons, thus observations are a part of an orientation process and are free. To learn more about the Suzuki approach to teaching music, give us a
call or visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas using the link
below.
How to register for lessons:
Call the office to register over the phone or for more information.
Once you have been placed with an instructor, the office will be notified of the beginning lesson date and you will be sent an invoice for the quarterly tuition and a registration fee. Full Payment is due by first lesson.
Our Suzuki Program Videos:
PRIVATE LESSONS AND GROUP CLASSES WITH DR. TERRY DURBIN
It is with great pleasure we welcome back Dr. Terry Durbin as our Artistic Director for the third year. Enrollment is open to all interested Suzuki students in Greater Cincinnati!
Fall Quarter: Sept., 2009 - Jan. 24, 2010 (10 weeks)
Suzuki Group Classes 60 min. class/10 week quarter: $220
(Students enrolled as private students - add an additional fee of $120 to private lesson tuition to take a group class with Terry Durbin.)
Mon. 6:30-7:30 Suzuki Books 4 & up
Suzuki Private Lessons 30 min lesson/12 week quarter: *$492 (Does not include group lessons.)
Mon. 2:00-5:00pm All Suzuki Books
Group Classes & Private Lessons will be held on Mondays at The Center for the Arts, Wyoming How to register for lessons: Call 513-948-1900 to register over the phone or if you require more information.
Suzuki Parent Organization
The SPO is an active parent volunteer group at The Center
which assists and supports the Suzuki parents, students, and teachers by
offering a monthly newsleter, a lending library, and fundraising events.
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Japan, (1898-1998), founded the Suzuki Talent Education method over fifty years ago. Over the years the method has spread to virtually all corners of the world and is the best suited instrumental music educational method for children. The Suzuki method, also known as the �mother tongue� method, applies the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music. One of the main points of Suzuki education is the belief that every child has talent and that talent is developed and not inborn.
With a supporting parent and a nurturing teacher every child can learn to play an instrument and play it well. The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement and constant repetition are some of the special features of the Suzuki approach.
The Cincinnati String Academy�s Suzuki program offers private lessons and group instruction in violin, viola, and piano. We accept students as young as 3 and older. Once a registration form is received we will have the Suzuki Coordinator call and set up observations for you and the student. When the observation process is complete, you will be placed with an instructor. You are under no financial obligations until you begin the private lessons, thus observations are a part of an orientation process and are free. To learn more about the Suzuki approach to teaching music, give us a
call or visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas using the link
below.