Suzuki Music School

The Suzuki Music School offers instruction for children of the community in violin, viola, 'cello, and piano.

The Suzuki Philosophy

"Every child can be educated" - Shinichi Suzuki

The philosophy in Suzuki instruction is that every child has musical potential. The nurturing of a happy, self-confident and sensitive child in an atmosphere of positive reinforcement through music has been the primary focus of the Suzuki philosphy. The five areas that Dr. Suzuki believes to be all-important in developing are:

early education
thorough training
favorable environment
an excellent teacher
best educational method

The Suzuki Method

The method developed by Shinichi Suzuki, also called the mother-tongue method, is based on the idea of language development. The child listens, later speaks, then reads and writes. In listening to recordings before playing the songs, the child develops the sense of correct pitch and rhythm and a sensitivity to fine musical phrasing. The repertoire is graded to develop the technical facility. The reading of musical notation is introduced as the child progresses. The parent plays a prominent role in establishing the environment for home practice.

Faculty (click here)

Schedule

Fall Semester
September 11, 2006 - January 20, 2007

Spring Semester
January 29, 2007 - May 26, 2007

Summer Session
By arrangement with faculty

For more information contact

Barbara Wampner, Director
Angelico Hall, Room 202
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.485.3216; 457.4440, ext. 3216