For more information:
Email: suzuki@traversesymphony.org
All levels Violin and Cello Group Class Winter 2024
For students of all levels.
Suzuki Group Classes: The concept of group classes is central to the Suzuki philosophy and its unified repertoire of music. Group classes are complementary to private lessons and equally important to the child’s development. They are meant to build confidence, practice and review skills learned in private lessons, learn new skills through already mastered pieces, build ensemble skills, explore other genres outside of the classical canon, and to build community. Instructors keep group classes fun and light by playing musical games and team building activities. Parents are expected to attend group class with their children and while parental involvement is less focused, observers can offer the praise and support that makes any learning more productive. (Pre-requisite: Private lessons with any teacher in the community or online.)
All levels Violin and Cello Group Class Schedule:
Every Thursday evening, running January 7 – June 1, 2024.
NO group class on March 28th for Spring Break.
5:00 – 5:45 pm Pre-Twinkle Class
5:45 – 6:30 Book One Class
6:30 – 7:15 Book Two Class
Group Class only – $300 REGISTRATION LINK
Group Class AND Private Suzuki Lessons Winter 2024
See above for Group Class description.
All levels Violin and Cello Group Class Schedule:
Every Thursday evening, January 11 – May 30, 2024.
NO group classes or lessons March 25 – 29 for Spring Break.
5:00 – 5:45 pm Pre-Twinkle Class
5:45 – 6:30 Book One Class
6:30 – 7:15 Book Two Class
The Private Instrumental lesson lies at the heart of the learning process. Since a young child needs structure and support, parents come to every lesson, take detailed notes and discuss the lesson with the teacher. The parent takes the techniques learned and provides a home environment in which they can be practiced daily. The parent is expected to be the home practice partner. In this way, the parent is able to ensure that the child is able to repeat the goals of the private lesson every day and can help shepherd the child towards productive and self-reflective learning. Lessons take place each week and last between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on a child’s age and level of experience.
Lessons to be scheduled individually with the Private Instructor.
Group Class AND Private Lesson – $900 REGISTRATION LINK
Program Description:
Meet your instructors!
Elizabeth Bert also serves as Principal Cello for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, and she frequently performs with the Sault Symphony Orchestra, Marquette Symphony, and the Benzie Area Symphony. She is on the faculty for the Gerber String Program, an after-school string program serving the greater Charlevoix and Petoskey areas, where she is the cello instructor. She also is the cellist in the Cummings String Quartet.
Elizabeth continues to be an active performer, collaborating with her TSO colleagues in a variety of ensembles, and enjoys sharing her love of music and the cello.