Frequently Asked Questions

 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

For further information, please contact  The School Segretery 

 
 

 

At what age can you begin to study?

Students are accepted from approximately 3 years of age in the pre-instrumental class. From the second year they can begin the study of an instrument of their choice.
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What are the differences...?
 

Traditional Method

  

Suzuki Method

Selects children with talent

  

Develops talent present in each child

Study begins at 9-10 years old

  

Study begins at 3-4 years old

Family involvement is not required

  

At the heart of the method is the family

Instruments of standard dimensions are used.

  

The instruments are proportioned to the size of the child

First you play and then you listen,

  

First you listen and then you play

First you read and then you play

  

First you play and then you read

Usually each teacher keeps his/her method secret.

  

Teachers research, discover and share the results of their work

Technique is emphasized from the beginning.

  

Technique and čtudes are delayed

The objective is musical instruction.

  

The objective is global education

The accent is placed on results.

  

The accent is placed on HOW results are obtained.

decalogue by Ronda Cole
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Can a parent...?

Yes, a parent who has not already studied music can learn together with his child all that is necessary for him to follow nis child.  

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Do you need an instrument right away?

No.  The teacher will help the child to find an instrument appropriate for his size when lessons begin.  Successively, the instrument can be rented or bought.

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When do you read music...?

Children learn to read music during the pre-instrmental theory class (ritmica 2). They begin to read with the instrument when they have arrived at a sufficent level of posture and tecnique.

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When do the classes begin?

The classes go through the first week of October to the end of May.

How often do the classes meet?

The rhythmic/theory  courses meet for one hour weekly.  The instrumental courses meet weekly and last 30/45/60 minutes according ot the age and preparation of the student.