Suzuki Program
Woodside, Queens & Beacon, NY
We are thrilled to introduce "Suzuki Kids Program" offered by Suzuki Certified Teachers at Queens Music Academy.
What is the Suzuki teaching philosophy?
It emphasizes nurturing a beautiful human being through music — starting as early as 3 years old. The Suzuki method approaches learning music in the same way we learn our native language: through repetition, listening, and parental involvement. We believe that music is a medium that can reach a child's mind deeply. Raising a beautiful mind human being will save the world. We regard music learning as a way where students can practice their life - as well as their critical thinking skills. Patience, empathy, communication, and learning along with our students from both the parents and the teacher is the key to success.
DESCRIPTION
The Suzuki teaching philosophy, developed by Shinichi Suzuki, is grounded in the belief that every child can develop ability when placed in a nurturing and musically rich environment. Often referred to as the “Mother-Tongue Method,” it models music education on the way children naturally acquire language.
Core Principles of the Suzuki Philosophy
1. Early Beginning
Instruction typically begins as early as age three, leveraging the brain’s heightened capacity for absorption during early childhood.
2. Mother-Tongue Approach
Just as children learn to speak through immersion, repetition, and encouragement, music is learned through:
Frequent listening
Consistent repetition
Positive reinforcement
Step-by-step progression
3. Parental Involvement
Parents play an active role in lessons and daily practice. They function as home teachers, creating a supportive learning environment and modeling commitment and patience.
4. Character Development Through Music
Suzuki education is not solely about technical proficiency. It emphasizes cultivating:
Discipline
Focus
Empathy
Patience
Respect
Communication skills
The underlying philosophy asserts that music is a vehicle for developing a beautiful heart and noble character. Technical skill is important, but the primary objective is nurturing a well-rounded human being.
5. Learning Within Community
Group classes and performances foster collaboration, listening skills, peer modeling, and mutual encouragement.
At its core, the Suzuki philosophy views music education as life education. By raising children with sensitivity, perseverance, and compassion through musical study, it aims to contribute positively to society. As Suzuki himself believed, when we cultivate beautiful minds and hearts, we cultivate a better world.
Student Details
Instruments: Violin, Cello or Piano
Level: All levels
Trial Lesson - How to Enroll
Trial lessons are $60 for a 30 minute lesson and can be deducted from the tuition.
🎻 Ready to begin your Suzuki journey? Join us for a trial class!🎶 ✨
Give your child the gift of music. 💛
📧 info@queensmusicacademy.com
📞 (646) 582-6950
After purchase, please contact us to schedule your trial lesson:
Call or text: 646-582-6950
Email: info@queensmusicacademy.com
Our Suzuki Kids Program is ongoing, but we offer pro-rated rates for students who join later in the program.
POLICY - PLEASE READ
Parents are expected to help with home practice and listen to the Suzuki mp3 tracks.
Any cancellation made by the teacher will be offered a make-up.
If a student is late or no shows, the teacher is not expected to prolong the minutes missed.
Any cancellation made by the students, even if it is caused by conflicts with school or sport events. may not be made up. The time we schedule for each student and family is reserved only for that student. When a cancellation is made, it means the student is forfeiting the lesson.
The lesson dates are fixed and cannot change. Make up lessons are not available since this is a fixed date program.
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