Learn Music with the Suzuki Method

Much like children learn language naturally through continual immersion, the Suzuki method teaches that through regular saturation and performance, children can develop an aptitude for music. With Suzuki’s father a violin maker, the method was first introduced through violin instruction and ultimately spread to many more instruments, including piano, guitar, cello, and base. 

The Suzuki method relies on several different principles to help children develop in musical education:

• Learning from a young age: With the Suzuki method, children as young as five can learn to use instruments sized to their development, allowing them to graduate to full-sized instruments over time.
• Musical community immersion: The lessons aren’t simply about learning to play the instrument. It’s equally important to appreciate the music through listening to live and recorded performances and making friendships with other students. 
• Learning in groups: Learning and performing in group environments — playing both solo and in unison — can help develop stronger confidence with the instrument, including reviewing already learned songs and previewing the lessons to come. 
• Music memorization: Although it’s important to learn how to read sheet music, Suzuki method students are taught to memorize their parts and play equally by ear and by repeated performance.
• Regular public performance: Regular public performances are encouraged to help students learn several key skills that will serve them in life, including teamwork, cooperation, confidence, and an appreciation for music.

The highly qualified educators at Vivaldi Music Academy use the Suzuki method to teach two of the most popular instruments: The violin and the piano. With time-tested methodology, students who start early and continue their education will gain a lifelong appreciation of music and education. 

Piano Classes

The Suzuki piano lessons are taught in seven volumes, ranging from simple songs like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” to complex and contemporary music composed by the likes of Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart. Learning on top-of-the-line Steinway pianos, students will build their repertoire across different musical styles and give themselves the confidence to practice their favorite piano disciplines, ranging from classical and baroque music to more modern jazz influences. 

Violin Classes

The violin is the first instrument to which the Suzuki method was applied. The Suzuki method for violin is taught through 10 volumes of increasing difficulty, starting with simple music and folk music, followed by arrangements and concertos from Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Going through the volumes is not the end of an education in the violin — it is simply the beginning of a lifelong love of this amazing instrument.

Our Suzuki method faculty is second to none, coming from the finest musical schools across the United States. Handpicked by Vivaldi Music Academy founder and critically acclaimed violinist Zeljko Pavlovic, our educators understand how immersion, instruction, and performance all come together to give students the confidence to learn their favorite instruments. Learn more about our highly qualified faculty serving our locations in Houston and San Antonio. 

The Suzuki method is one of the best ways your student can not only gain confidence with their favorite instruments, but also jump straight into the world of musical education and see results. Through confidence building and teamwork, the Suzuki method creates a strong foundation for growth for the rest of their lives. 

Trust Vivaldi Music Academy to guide your family through the Suzuki method to learn the piano or violin and start on a lifelong journey of music. Call us or text us today to get started!