Suzuki Violin & Viola Instruction
Suzuki Cello Instruction
Early Childhood Education Classes for Winter 2009
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Suzuki Method Violin, Viola, and Cello Instruction
SuzukiPortland is an ensemble of young violinists, violists, and cellists from two to twenty years of age. Their music study is directed by violist Catherine Whelan and cellist Valdine Ritchie based on the Talent Education approach of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
A “Baby Music” class for age 0+ and adult education is available. Suzuki philosophy is patterned after the natural learning which occurs as a child learns to speak their native tongue. Music reading is learned. An early beginning is encouraged.
Individual & 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 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 the SuzukiPortland Program 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 SuzukiPortland Strings takes music to the community. Group classes also present recitals every semester.
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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