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, Rose Reidmiller - Coordinating Co-Director, Suzuki String Program
Rich Seil, Director, Suzuki Piano Program
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 Dr. Terry Durbin as our Artistic Director for the fourth year. Enrollment in Group Class with Dr. Durbin is open ot all interested Suzuki Students from the Greater Cincinnati. Private studio is currently full and is accepting students on the waiting list.
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.