SuzukiPortland, Suzuki Violin and Suzuki Viola

Suzuki Method Violin & Viola Instruction

Group ClassIndividual & Group Repertory Class

The individual lesson is at the heart of the Suzuki Method. Every student has their own weekly lesson, where progress is made at each individual child’s own pace.

Group Class is a vital extension of the individual lesson. Here, children with a common repertoire, come together to learn to play in ensemble

Early Childhood SuzukiEarly Childhood Program

Children ages 0 to young 3 year olds participate in the Suzuki Early Childhood Education (ECE) class, also called the Baby Class.

Children age 3 to young 4 year olds participate in a special, small ECE class where individual attention from both parent and teacher is present.

 

Suzuki Parent’s Class

Parents are a child’s most important teacher! In Catherine Whelan’s Studio each new parent attends a ten-hour Suzuki Parent Education Course at some time during the first year of participation.

Community Outreach and Performance Opportunities

The Suzuki Strings takes music to the community. Group classes also present recitals every semester.

A Word About Catherine Whelan

Catherine Whelan has extensive skill teaching children and adults how to achieve a relaxed and beautifully natural playing posture on both the violin and viola. Taking the time to achieve a beautiful ergonomic set up from the start allows the student to learn advanced techniques with ease and ultimately, to play with beauty and grace, forever.

Top Photo: Suzuki Viola Ensemble practicing for a recital.

For more information contact Catherine Whelan
503.244.6190 Email catherine AT suzukiportland dot com

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