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The Thornhill School of Suzuki String Teaching offers lessons in violin, and viola using the Suzuki Method of instruction supported by the syllabi and materials of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Theory lessons (Preparatory to Level 8) following the syllabus of the Royal Conservatory as well as History Levels 9, 10 and ARCT are also available.
LESSONS are ON LINE with regular in person gatherings for instrumentalists
What is the “Suzuki Method”?
The Suzuki Method or Talent Education is both a teaching method and a philosophy of life and raising children. The idea began in Japan over thirty years ago with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s observation that children all over the world learn to speak their mother tongue perfectly—an incredibly complex task. Infants are constantly exposed to their native language in the home environment, and as they begin to speak, their attempts are encouraged and reinforced by loving parents.
This method uses these same processes to develop the skills to play a musical instrument. Children are exposed to a fine musical environment by listening to recordings in their home and by playing together in group meetings. Their efforts to develop skills in playing an instrument are encouraged by the parent with loving guidance in co-operation with the teacher.
Core Suzuki Program
The Core Suzuki Program consists of individual lessons, as well as reading, and theory work as the student advances.
Advanced Program
The Advanced Program consists of individual lessons, reading, theory and history studies and examinations.
All students can participate in recitals, community concerts and music festivals, and music examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music.
