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Young Violinist Program

This program for children ages three through eight provides two types of instruction—a twenty-minute individual lesson and a thirty-minute group class lesson.

The Young Violinists present solo and/or group recitals during the fall and spring semesters.

The instructional content and activities include:

  • Learning children’s songs and pieces in the Suzuki style
  • Reading notation (separate from playing the violin)
  • Counting rhythms
  • Beginning theory
  • Practice performing
  • Group playing
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