Getting Started

Parent Education

Why Parent Education?

For the sake of the child! The Suzuki approach involves the parent as the home teacher. When the parent is aware of his duties to best support his child toward talent developments, the child is more likely to experience success. Talent developments are created over a long period of time. The Parent Education courses are designed to promote clear communication among teacher and parent. This encourages a long-term relationship among the adults, which in the end, benefits the child.

Continuous parent educational opportunities are provided in this studio. Introduction to this studio begins with an initial required parent course, followed by an optional parent note-reading/theory course, and subsequent programs offered by guest speakers.

Initial Parent Education Courses

Parent Education Course 1

• Intended for parents new to the Suzuki approach
• Consists of ten-week group sessions (1-1/2 hours each)
• Parent graduation is a prerequisite to student enrollment
• Course scheduling is determined by popular vote
• Parents must attend 9 classes for graduation
• Upon graduation, the parent commits to apply the concepts taught, and the teacher will determine if a parent is a good candidate for this studio program

Necessary Materials

1. CD of the Suzuki Piano School Volume One, New International Edition (Seizo Azuma performs)
2. Music Book of the Suzuki Piano School Volume One, New International Edition
3. Reading books: "Nurtured by Love, The Classic Approach to Talent Education" and "Ability Development From Age Zero," Shinichi Suzuki, author
4. Parent Education Workbook, Jeanne Luedke, author

Where to purchase course materials

• The parent is responsible to obtain the first three course materials outlined above by the first day of class
• The CD and music book may be purchased at Young Musicians on the web, see the page Purchasing Supplies for vendor information
• The two books by Dr. Suzuki may be purchased on the web at ebay or at any bookstore
• Course Workbook will be ordered by the teacher

Fees for parent education courses

• Tuition for Five-Week Course = $150.00 per family
• Course Workbook cost = $20.00 (includes tax & shipping) non-refundable

Materials & tuition for note - Reading Courses

• Fundamentals of Piano Theory by Keith Snell & Martha Ashleigh (Preparatory Level)
• Hal Leonard Piano Lesson Book 1
• Tuition for Ten-Week (1-1/2 hour) Course = $150.00 per family