Violin and viola lessons in Atlanta, GA

Suzuki lessons are particularly great for young students whose parents are able to take over the "teacher" role at home in-between lessons. In the same way that young children learn to speak by listening first and then replicating the sounds they hear, Suzuki students start with playing by ear, and learn to reproduce what they hear and see their teacher do. This places tone and good technique at the forefront. Students will learn to read once they have developed a great technical foundation.

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Traditional lessons typically teach reading right away, and offer an approach that may be better for students who will be more self-guided (rather than having a parent in the "teacher" role at home). Students who participate in an orchestra class at school may find that "traditional" lessons look more like what they do in school than Suzuki lessons do. Technique, tone, and listening are still priorities in this method.

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Rachel has experience in both methods and can work with you or your family to decide the best approach. Often, lessons will take the best from both worlds, unique to the student's needs.

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