1- When studying under the Suzuki Method, regular practicing and listening go hand in hand. Neither is effective without the other. Students are required to diligently practice and listen 6 days a week. A student under ten should be practicing with a parent every day. The following practice guidelines apply as a general rule:
Book 1: 30 minutes a day
Book 2-3: 45 minutes a day
Book 4 and up: One hour plus per day
Students should listen to their pieces a minimum of 1 hour per day. Beginner students should be listening to all of book 1. Students in book 2 and above should listen to their current piece and two pieces beyond. Put your CD on repeat and listen to your pieces in the car on the way to school, on the stereo during daily chores, through an I-Pod, or as background music as you spend time with the family. I cannot emphasize listening enough- progress is greatly enhanced when you listen devoutly.
2- Review songs should fill two-thirds of your practice time. These are the pieces that build the students’ technique and should not be skipped if short on practice time.
3- Please come to lessons on time. Siblings are allowed to come to lessons if they come with something to do and can sit quietly through the entire lesson.
4- Please pay on the 1st lesson of the month. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged after the 10th of each month. Because both you and I have busy schedules, I do not give credit for missed lessons. I will only give make-ups when I have to miss a lesson or when my schedule permits. Unless there is an emergency, you must give a 24 hour notice that a lesson will be missed in order to qualify for a make-up lesson.
