March 2020
Angela Kapikian, a student of Dr. Rafael Videira in the the Orange campus, was selected to participate in the 2020 edition of Connecticut’s All-State Festival Orchestra. Congratulations, Angela!
Studying music can be deeply enriching at any age. The Suzuki Schools offer a special program for adults – you can learn an instrument with a teacher or be a part of our adult music classes. Whether you are returning to music as an adult or coming to music for the very first time, the Suzuki Music School has classes to answer your needs. Talk with our admissions team or explore our classes below
Annual Suzuki Membership: You can enroll in any class but if you purchase an annual membership for $160 you can enjoy a 15% discounts on all classes and lessons at Suzuki (20% discount for senior members). Membership comes with free use of the school facilities for practice and rehearsals, and discounts on recording services and concerts tickets, offering access to exclusive events.
The Suzuki School offers private instrumental instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, voice, harp and piano for adults.
Register for a semester or purchase lesson in small package quantities. Lessons for adults vary from 30, 45 to 60 mins depending on your experience. Registering with an annual Suzuki membership entitles you to discounts on private instrumental lessons, and comes with additional benefits – use of the school facilities, invitations to special events, discounts on general music classes. Otherwise just contact us to set up a time to trial with a teacher and try out an instrument for a small package of lessons.
For those with a basic knowledge of notes, clefs and rhythms, this five session class takes a deeper look at Major & Minor KEY Signatures using the International Theory Syllabus – ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).
Required Textbooks:
1) AB Guide to Music Theory Part 1 by Eric Taylor
2) Music Theory in Practice Grade 1 & Music Theory in Practice Grade 2 by Eric Taylor
If you want to learn more about how to record yourself this class introduces you to the basics and gives you a chance to try your skills in the school’s recording facility. This course consists of five classes: Microphones and How to use them, Recording Chains & Equipment, How to Use a computer for recording, Basic Editing & Mixing Techniques.
Join our singing for pleasure class
Angela Kapikian, a student of Dr. Rafael Videira in the the Orange campus, was selected to participate in the 2020 edition of Connecticut’s All-State Festival Orchestra. Congratulations, Angela!
Lina Elwood received 2nd place at the Chopin International Competition, Hartford, CT.
Samuel Rossoni received first place at Crescendo International Competition, and performed at the Weill Recital Hall at the Carnegie Hall.
