Dr. Laurel Trainor, of the McMaster Institute For Music And The Mind presented groundbreaking research on the Suzuki Baby Music Class and its impact on infant development.

“The results indicate that active musical participation accelerates musical acquisition compared to passive listening when appropriate pedagogical approaches are used.

Participating in the Suzuki Baby Class is a unique and special opportunity for Portland children unlike any other early childhood music class.



Call Catherine at 503 244 6190 for more information or read http://www.suzukiportland.com/earlychildhood.html

SuzukiPortland Baby Class

Wednesdays 10-11 AM

1/5 - 4/20, 2011

SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego Early Childhood Violin & Cello Program

Fridays 10-11 AM & 6-7 PM

1/7 - 4/22, 2011

503 244 6190 - violin/Catherine Whelan

504 635 3742 - cello/Valdine Mishkin

SuzukiPortland opens the Prelude Concert Series 2010 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

On Saturday October 2, 2010 at 7 p.m., The SuzukiPortland Violin and Viola Preparatory Program will perform in the Prelude Concert Series at the Arlene Schnitzer concert hall prior the Hilary Hahn Concert. Admission is free. Bring the entire family! You do not need a ticket to the Hilary Hahn concert to enter the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall to enjoy this family event. For information call 504 244 6190.

Group Class Schedule 2010 - 2011

SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego Group Class Schedule

Tuesdays: (SuzukiPortland only. All students participate in an individual lesson and a group class.)

5 p.m. -- Multi-Level Group Class (minimum Gossec Gavotte combined violin and viola to book 5)

5:45 p.m. -- Theory Class (Doctor Mozart workbooks and Sarnecki Theory book)

6:15 p.m. -- Book One Group Class (includes pre-Twinkle - late book one)

Wednesdays:

10 a.m. Suzuki Early Childhood Education Baby Class (prenatal - age 3)

6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Suzuki Early Childhood Education Baby Class (prenatal - age 3)

Fridays:

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. -- Combined violin & cello Early Childhood Class (age 3-4 with parent participation)Violin registration: 503 244 6190. Cello registration: 503 635 3742.

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. -- Violin (only) Early Childhood Class (age 3-4 with parent participation) Call 503 244 6190 for registration

Early Childhood Education Violin & Cello class for children age 3 - 4 and their parent

NEW FOR 2010-2011!

SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego present a combined Early Childhood Education Age 3-4 Violin and Cello Class together with a monthly Suzuki Parent Development Class.

In this exciting new violin & cello early childhood class, parents participate side-by-side with their budding violinist or cellist, then have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Suzuki philosophy and process by participating in a monthly Parent Development Class. Social, emotional and musicial readiness skills are introduced first, then when the child is ready, individual violin and cello lessons combined with the group class begin.

The weekly ECE class will be co-taught by Catherine Whelan (violin/viola and Suzuki Early Childhood Education) and Dr. Valdine Mishkin (cello).

Catherine Whelan, a Suzuki Parent for 13 years and a Suzuki Early Childhood Educator, violist and violin & viola teacher will lead the parent class. Ms. Whelan brings a wealth of parenting ideas and a broad range of teaching experience that includes understanding set-up issues, healthy physical movement and parents working with their own children.

The ECE Violin & Cello class takes place Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. beginning Friday September 3, 2010. The Parent Development Class will meet once a month on Monday evenings beginning Monday September 27, 2010. (Children do not attend the parent class.)

Maximum enrollment 8 students (four violin/four cello).

Cost:

$425 per semester for the combined ECE Class and Parent Development Class.

$550 per semester for 20 minute lesson plus combined ECE class and Parent Development Class.

Register early to ensure a spot!

Pre-Twinklers at the SuzukiPortland summer 2009 violin & viola recital . . .

SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego. . . violin lessons, cello lessons, theory classes, and an extraordianry Early Childhood Music Education Program

Catherine Whelan and Dr. Valdine Mishkin have created a dynamic collaborative Suzuki Preparatory Program that includes instruction in violin, viola, cello, music theory and an Early Childhood Education Program for children age 0-4 -- the only Suzuki ECE program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.

The SuzukiPortland and Suzuki Lake Oswego Preparatory Program serves people of all ages dedicated to the long-term process of becoming a well-rounded musician.

For more information check the new SuzukiPortland & Suzuki Lake Oswego website at SuzukiPortland.com

For more information call Ms. Whelan at 503 244 6190 or Dr. Mishkin at 503 635 3742.

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