Our annual program runs September through May,
and includes:
- Individual Lessons
30 minute+ weekly individual instruction from a highly trained and experienced team of Suzuki violin and viola teachers.
- Group Lessons
50 minute weekly group classes reinforce violin skills, develop ensemble playing, and build musical friendships for ongoing motivation.
- Performance Opportunities
2 solo recitals and 2 Group concerts annually, large group performances & community concerts that help children acquire confidence and self-esteem.
- Community Involvement
Canta Arya has an ongoing collaboration bringing performances to Providence Manor, and also participates in other community events.
Group Lessons
Beginner Group
5-10 Students
4:00-4:30pm Wednesdays at St. James
Getting started on the violin by learning posture, introductory musical games, initial sounds and rhythms with an instrument, playing and performing with a group.
Books 1-4
10-20 Students
4:00-4:50pm Wednesdays at St. James
Students join a larger group, finding motivation through exposure to more advanced players tackling music that’s just ahead of them. Introductory reading and multi-part ensembles are also taught. Older students become mentors to the younger ones.
Books 5+
10-20 Students
5:00-6:00pm Wednesdays at St. James
Students move up to our performance ensemble and enjoy learning a wide variety of multipart repertoire. They also benefit from many extra performances, masterclasses with guest artists and trips, tours and team building events.
The Suzuki Method
The Suzuki method of music education is based on the philosophy and teaching methods developed by the Japanese violinist, pedagogue, and humanitarian Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Suzuki’s belief in teaching peace and understanding through music has been adopted by many thousands of teachers in America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Tanzania, and South Africa. The International Suzuki Association was founded in 1980 and regional and national Suzuki Associations have been established worldwide to develop teacher training courses and further the work of this outstanding educator.
Learning Principles
- An early beginning
- Parental involvement
- Group classes and individual lessons
- Development of the ear first
- Music reading when instrumental skills and age permit
- Step-by-step learning
- Regular concerts and workshops providing motivation
- Instruction by experienced musicians with training in Suzuki pedagogy
- Solo, ensemble, and chamber music opportunities
