New Suzuki Music Program for Students 4 to 6 Years Old
An SMSA guitar student performing at the Fayetteville Farmers Market.
Suzuki Music School of Arkansas has an exciting new program specifically designed for the parent wondering, "How do I choose an instrument for my child?" Instrumental Explorers gives students the opportunity to discover a variety of instruments and the Suzuki method over the course of an 18-week semester. Instruments will be provided for each student, and all classes are taught by highly-skilled Suzuki Music School of Arkansas faculty.
This interactive class allows children ages 4-6 years old to explore the flute, guitar and violin in a small music class setting. They will receive 6 weeks of instruction on each instrument and rotate through all three instruments over the course of a semester. The program fosters an understanding of musical variety, and helps parents and children determine what instrument might be appropriate for study. Classes emphasize listening, focus, posture, rhythm and very basic instrumental skills.
Classes will meet Wednesdays from 4:30-5:15 p.m. at the Suzuki Music School beginning Aug. 17. A parent or guardian should attend classes to help their student with home practice. Enrollment is limited to 9, with 3 students per instrument rotation. Tuition for this 18-week program is $270. Students who complete a sampler will be ready to begin private instruction on the instrument of their choice.
The Suzuki Music School of Arkansas is a non-profit organization founded at the University of Arkansas in 1977. The school currently provides musical instruction in cello, flute, guitar, piano and violin to students ranging in age from 3 to adult. The Suzuki learning system is based on a working relationship among child, parents, and teacher. SMSA faculty members are committed to the belief that any child can develop a high level of musical ability, and any skill can be learned when broken into small, manageable steps.
For more information, please contact Nastassja Riley at smsa@uark.edu.
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Department of Music
479-575-5250,
smsa@uark.edu
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