Prospective Parent FAQ

What is the Suzuki Method?

 

Dr. Suzuki believed that all children could learn music to a high level and that they would indeed be happier, kinder, more noble people by doing so. He believed that if children learn their mother tongue at a young age, why not also the language of music?

 

For a successful and happy experience, here are the essentials:

•weekly private lessons

•daily listening to the reference recording

•daily practice with a parent who attends the lessons. The parent does not need to be a musician, but does need to bring a notebook and recording device. Phones with video cameras are wonderful to record sections of the lesson!

•attending group classes with other children for fun, motivation, and reinforcement of what they have learned.

 

How much will this cost? Is there any financial aid available?

•Sheet music and recording of the music your child will be learning. (Suzuki Violin or Cello School, Vol.  About $20 for both sheet music and recording. Below are beginning student tuition rates for private lessons and group classes. A complete list of class and lesson tuition can be found here.​​​​​​​​

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​​​​​•Instrument: Around $300 is a good price to pay for a beginner violin, or you can choose to rent one from Pineland Suzuki School ($125 for the year). Please check with a teacher before purchasing to make sure it's the correct size.

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•Financial Aid and payment plans are available and information can be found here.

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How old does my child have to be to start? 

Private lessons and group classes are open to children ages 3 and up! However, from ages birth-3, listening to, dancing to, singing and enjoying music can help your baby/toddler's musical development. 

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What is the time commitment?

• Daily practicing and listening. The length of time is based on your child’s age and motivation. (For example, 3-4 years old daily practice is “two minutes with joy, five times a day”.)

• Weekly private lesson and about twice a month group class.

• Concerts in December and March, a solo recital in May and other community concerts and performing opportunites thoughout the year.

• Parents are asked to volunteer at our Benefit Concert in March, our biggest fundraiser of the year.

 

How do I register? If you are registering for the first time, please complete this quick

interest form to help us facilitate lesson signups and registration. We aim to match teachers who are local to your town.

 

To find out if the Pineland Suzuki School program is a good fit for your child, please come to observe some lessons, group classes, and concerts. Fill out this interest form so we can help coordinate a visit.​