Suzuki Lessons
Registration Information
The Suzuki method was developed by Shinichi Suzuki to apply principles of learning languages to the learning of music. Just as parents are directly involved in a child's acquisition of language, parents attend the child's music lessons and group classes. By observing the child's learning, parents are better able to assist with the child's home practice.
Suzuki Lessons Offered
- GUITAR (children age 3 and older depending on the size of the child)
Selecting the right sized Suzuki guitar
Child (floor to belly button) = Guitar scale length- 24 inches = 40 cm
- 26 inches = 45 cm
- 28,5 inches = 50 cm
- 33.5 inches = 55 cm
- 35.5 inches = 60 cm
- 36.75 inches = 63 cm
- higher = full-size (65 cm)
- PIANO (children from age 3 and older)
- VIOLIN (depending on the size of the child, instrument sizes range from 1/16 to full) or VIOLA (1/4 to full)
CELLO (depending on the size of the child, instrument sizes range from 1/10 to full)
Suzuki Faculty
- Joseph Doucette, Suzuki violin
- Lori Huth, Suzuki piano
- Nancy Terlaak Poot, Suzuki violin and viola
- Christine Wetzel, Suzuki violin
Resources
- Suzuki Association of the Americas for more info on the Suzuki Method
Local sources for purchases and rentals of instruments
- Nazareth Music Center 610-759-3072 (Nazareth)
- Montero Violins 610-965-2756 (Emmaus)
- Twin Rivers Music 610-252-7705 (Easton)
- Zeswitz Music 610-437-5813 (Reading)
- David Michie Violins 215-545-5006 (Philadelphia)
For additional Music Institute Suzuki information, please contact:
Moravian University Music Institute
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-1650
(610) 861-1657 (FAX)