The School for Strings, which has been a national leader in Suzuki-based instrumental instruction for more than 35 years, would like to invite you and your child to join our Early Childhood Music Program. The School’s Early Childhood Music Program is designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of classical music: rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo, dynamics and articulation. In class, children explore instruments, play rhythmic games and learn to move to music. They also play finger strengthening, physical coordination and fine motor development games in preparation for future instrumental study.
Much of the music presented in class is centered on the Tonic-Dominant harmony, which is the basis of Suzuki Book 1 in all instruments. Children will also benefit from exposure to Suzuki’s “Twinkle Rhythms,” one of which is presented creativly in each class. Helping children to experiment with these elements at a pre-instrumental stage can only help to pave the way for a smoother transition into instrumental study.
The Early Childhood Music Program is open to children 1 to 4 years of age. Each EC class is composed of five to ten children with a professionally-trained musician faculty member and live piano accompaniment. In the Suzuki approach to musical instruction, parental involvement is crucial to the musical development of the child. Therefore we encourage parents and caregivers to participate and enjoy this exciting class along with their child.
