All MNjcc Suzuki Program students will receive:

• A nurturing music community with a supportive and fun learning environment.

• A non-competitive atmosphere. 

• Weekly violin and cello group classes (level appropriate). 

• Weekly private lessons (scheduled directly with the private teacher), usually taught at the home studio of the teacher. 

• Choice of one enrichment class per term (please refer to our class descriptions document). 

• Chamber music ensembles (for students in book 5 and beyond). 

• Guest ensembles and/or performers to work with students and families. 

• Performances scheduled at the end of each term (solo recitals, enrichment class recitals, graduation recitals). 

• Community outreach performance opportunities.

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Pre-requisites:

• Think about whether or not your child is ready to start an instrument. Be aware of the time commitment for you, the parent as a routine home practice helper. 

• If you are not sure your child is quite ready and may not yet have the focus required to learn an instrument, you may wish to consider registering for our Suzuki Early Childhood Music classes for children ages 2 months – 4 years. 

• Attend our Virtual Parent Information Evening: Next Date TBD. This info meetings will be scheduled virtually on Zoom; however, registration is required. 

• Choose an instrument: violin, viola, cello. If you are not sure which instrument your child is interested in, you can find out during the observation process. 

• You are required to come observe with your child, a combination of at least 1 group lesson, and 2 private lessons. Observations help you and the teacher know whether your child is ready to start lessons. Observations also help parents to understand their role as a home practice helper. For a list of teachers, private lesson schedules, and group lesson schedules, please contact: Gretchen Paxson-Abberger (Artistic Director, MNjcc Suzuki Program) email: gretchena@mnjcc.org or cell phone: 647-637-1530, OR (Admin assistant) Kate Shaner email: kates@mnjcc.org 

• Read Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki, and/or Beyond the Music Lesson by Christine Goodner. 

• Start listening to the Volume I Suzuki CD of the pieces your child will be learning.

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Fees and Registration

Information Payment is processed from a VISA or MasterCard, or debit from a cheque account. Group class payment is through the MNjcc and is separate from the private lesson payment. Registration will be online and paid per 10-week term.

 

We offer three options for registration. Parents should consult with their private teacher regarding the best choice for their child:

1) Violin Beginner to Book 8 – $295 per term (includes 1 group class, 1 enrichment class). Cello Beginner to Book 8 – $295 per term (includes 1 group class, 1 enrichment class).

2) Enrichment Class ONLY – $150 per term (choice of 1 class)

3) Group Class ONLY – $150 per term (choice of 1 class)

Sibling Discount - 10% (for each child)

 

Possible additional fees: Facility fee - pertains to families taking private lessons at the MNjcc - $75 per term. After confirming with your private teacher of room availability, you can pay this fee when registering for classes.

Possible theory class fees - $20 - $25 materials fee for theory class books (as per advice of the teacher).

 

Financial Assistance

Our mandate is to help make innovative and dynamic music programs accessible to all, regardless of financial status or circumstances. Our Equitable Access Program, and Music Innovation Fund (MIF) provide financial assistance towards our music programs and choirs. To apply please click here.