Suzuki Talent Education Spring 2008

How to Get Started
Students new to Suzuki usually begin in the Fall or Spring semester. Prospective Suzuki students should contact the Student Services Center by calling 612.321.0100. A packet of information about the Suzuki method at MacPhail Center for Music will be sent to you, as well as an invitation to attend an information session about the method and the program. If, after reading the information, you would like to be a part of the Suzuki program, you must fill out and return the accompanying application form to initiate enrollment. At that time, your child’s name will be added to a placement list and you will be notified by a Suzuki teacher when an opening is available. Suzuki transfer students will be placed as openings permit.

Once a family has been accepted into one of our teachers’ studios, the Suzuki teaching parent will take the initial private lessons on the instrument without the child present. The teaching parent will also be enrolled in a weekly new parent education class on Saturday mornings. This enables the parent to understand the basics of performing on the instrument and teaching their child at home.

Suzuki Talent Education Parent Workshop
After a family has been accepted into the program, and before your child begins lessons, parents are required to take this introductory course. Parents will meet faculty, hear lectures, participate in group discussions, observe lessons and view videotapes to help prepare for the best Suzuki experience.

Suzuki Talent Education Tuition
A comprehensive fee covers all expenses related to Suzuki instruction. The range for beginning Suzuki students is approximately $598-$741 for instruction per semester. The tuition rate depends on the teacher, the length of the lesson, and the choice of instrument.

The MacPhail Suzuki Association
The MacPhail Suzuki Association (MSA) was organized in 1974 by parents of students in the Suzuki Talent Education program at MacPhail. Its purpose is to aid in the development of the MacPhail Suzuki program, serve as a forum for parental input and assistance, and stimulate parental involvement in Suzuki-related activities. Parents work closely with MacPhail staff to strengthen and secure community support for the program. All Suzuki parents are members and are invited and encouraged to participate in MSA volunteer activities.

Vist the MacPhail Suzuki Association website

 

Suzuki Association of the Americas

The Suzuki Association of the Americas offers comprehensive information about the Suzuki method, teacher training, and how to choose a teacher, among other topics. You can obtain assistance in locating Suzuki teachers in your area by either calling the SAA at the number below or sending them an email at Suzuki@rmi.net.

SAA Central Office
P.O. Box 17310
Boulder, CO 80308
Phone: (303) 444-0948 Fax: (303) 444-0984
Toll Free: 1-888-3-SUZUKI
www.suzukiassociation.org

If you would like in-depth information about the Suzuki method, please consult these books:

"Suzuki: the Man and His Philosophy" by Evelyn Hermann

"To Learn With Love" by William and Constance Starr

"Nurtured by Love" and "Ability Development from Age Zero" by Shinichi Suzuki