Flute & Friends

Suzuki Lessons

"Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart." - Shinichi Suzuki

Suzuki flute lessons begin at the age of 3. Lessons will take place weekly and are 25-30 minutes in length depending on the child's attention span. A parent is required to be present during the lesson in order to learn along with the child and help them to practice. A parent's involvement and commitment is absolutely essential in order for the child to learn and progress.

Parent Readings

These are two very easy & interesting books that will help you to understand the orgin of the Suzuki method and why it is so successful!

1) Nurtured by Love The Classic Approach to Talent Education - Shinicki Suzuki

2) Ability Development from Age Zero - Shiniki Suzuki, Mary Louise Nagata

Student Books & CD

New students will need 2 things to begin lessons

1) Suzuki Flute School Vol 1 - Takahashi

2) CD Suzuki Flute School Vol. 1 & 2 - Flute & Piano ( this is only 1 cd that includes 2 volumes- make sure you don't pick up the piano accompaniment cd by accident when ordering- the covers look almost identical. Specify when ordering!

You will find these books at www.amazon.com

Jupiter Suzuki Prodigy Flute 313S

Young students need a special flute that is shorter and has key extensions to accommodate their small size. Even though this flute is small, it is a real flute and has a beautiful tone.

You will find this flute at www.fluteworld.com