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This class is for beginning students who have never played the cello before. It is a very important stage for students and practicing parent to learn to work together, as well as layer the foundation for setting up proper technique completely before playing songs. Students will work on beginning foundation steps and cover the Twinkle Variations and Theme over the course of the year. The first 6-8 classes are for the parents only; parents will be learning the Suzuki philosophy and learning to play the Twinkle Variations and Theme. Parents are required to read Nurtured by Love by S. Suzuki, rent a full size cello, and come to classes with the Suzuki Cello Book, Vol. 1, revised edition. Eurhythmics is highly recommended for all beginners.
This class meets once a week and must be taken in tandem with private Suzuki cello lessons. Shinichi Suzuki believed that "any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue." This approach to learning creates a close relationship between the child, parent, and teacher. The parent is not only present at all classes and lessons but is also the daily home teacher. The principles of the Suzuki method include daily listening, development of concentration and memory skills, learning to work with other students, parents, and teachers in group activities, and continual repetition and refinement of techniques, which allows students to build on successes. The Suzuki approach sustains a positive environment for growth. Students are required to register separately for private lessons and weekly group class.
This class must be taken in tandem with private Suzuki cello lessons. Permission of the instructor is required to enroll. Please call the NEC Prep School office at (617)585-1130 if you would like to contact the instructor.
Course Sub-Category
Early Childhood
Instructor
Jenny Fan
Angela Leidig
Jenna Girone-Virgilio
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