LESSONS
Individual lessons: 30 minutes, once a week. Parents are required to attend the lesson with the child and take
notes during the lesson.
Notes Taking: Parents should bring a note-book and a pen to take down what the teacher does in the lesson so that
the same steps can be repeated in the home practice.
Group Lesson: One hour, once a month. Students of the same age group will be put together to learn music theory
and music history. Each student will also perform one or two review pieces in this occasion. It is an excellent opportunity
for students to socialize and to share music.
AT HOME
Practice: We often tell the students: "Everyday you eat, you practice. On the day that you don't eat, you don't
have to practice."
CD Listening: It is the parents' responsibility to put on the Suzuki cd at home, not the child's. There are many
opportunities to listen to the cd: in the car, getting-up in the morning, going to bed at night, or any quiet play time.
PERFORMANCE
Recitals: 2 to 3 times a year. Students are encouraged to perform as much as possible in general. These performances
are obligatory. Parents should arrange to attend these recitals with their child and encourage their child to participate.
CONTINUE LEARNING
Concerts: Families should make an effort to attend local concerts of all different kinds of music thoughout the
year. Exposure to live performances of piano or other instruments; of classical music or other genere is a great music education
you can give to your child.