Are you familiar with Dr. Suzuki's philosophy? Nurtured By Love by Dr. Suzuki is an excellent resource. You can also read a brief overview on my website here.

Do you have time? What activities is your family already involved in? Are you exhausted? Suzuki lessons are quite a time commitment. Parents learn the basics of guitar first so they can help their child. They set the example of daily listening and practice. The parent is responsible for the musical environment in the home and are therefore responsible for playing the repertoire music every day and attending as many performances as possible. Parents attend all private and group lessons (until the child can drive themselves) and take notes so they can serve as the "home teacher" in every practice.

Are you in for the long haul? I view Suzuki as a major commitment. As with any skill, greater success and reward comes with time and effort. I hope to teach students through their high school years--not a one year stint.

Are you ready for the financial commitment? In addition to lessons, you need to purchase a good quality instrument. Please wait to purchase an instrument until you have come to lesson and talked with me. I will Not give instruction until your student has the correct size in a nylon-stringed classical guitar of sufficient quality. (No internet look alikes.) Your instrument will need regular maintenance. Additionally, you will need to purchase strings, repertoire recordings, music, and books. Other possible expenses may include a chair or stool the correct size, metronome, tuner, music stand and guitar stand.

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