Northern Virginia Suzuki Violin Lessons

Every child is born with an innate biological power for adaptation and learning their own language.  Violin Lessons in this style use the natural language acquisition abilities of the brain in order to make complex tonal, movement and technical patterns into what a very young child will perceive as no different than learning new words in their own mother tongue.   This way of teaching reflects how language is learned. In the Suzuki Violin Method, we call this natural growth process”Talent Development.”  So, importantly, no matter what kind of abilities one has in the beginning, everyone grows in this talent and it becomes a beautiful means of expressing one’s self creatively.  Music becomes a primary language if we are all together in this pursuit.

Early on, the Parent’s role is very important in this process. The fact that you want to offer your child this opportunity is a great testament to your love for them.  Think of growing a little seedling. Surrounding it with all that it needs externally to succeed is all you can do. The growing happens as is meant to happen. At a young age, you become your child’s coach for some of the simple things we do in the beginning.   As the children grow, the parent’s role becomes less active but always an important presence.  It is truly a beautiful way for a parent to relate to their young children by spending time with them learning music.

My own role as a teacher is to provide you with the tools, moral support and instruction you need to help your child achieve their potential.   After more than two decades of extensive teacher training in the Suzuki method as well as twenty years of teaching experience, I have developed a love and respect for children and the many ways in which they develop.  An acceptance of their unique paths -as their teacher and fellow human-has been a great life lesson for me. I feel privileged to be part of this process.