Ready, Set, Go!   To  Do List for Starting a Suzuki Violin Student at TEC       Back

• Read about the Suzuki Method in:

  • Got2Twinkle.com
   
  • Cynthia Sensei's credentials
  • TEC Philosophy
  • The Suzuki Twinkler on the
    •  Suzuki Association Site for new parents. at www.suzukiassociation.org

  This the minimum research you will want to do before you proceed.

• Contact Ms. Cynthia

  • Ask more questions
  • Make an appointment to observe
    • TEC Phone (949) 261-2822
    • email: Ms.Cynthia

   

• Observe in the studio

  • Check calendar for additional opportunities to observe
    • We recommend 3 or 4 times
    • Observe at least one Studio Group lesson
    • If possible attend a Recital
  • Talk to TEC parents (Get to know us)
  • Fill out a contact card so Ms. Cynthia will remember you and keep your child in mind for placement in the program

   

• Call Ms. Cynthia

  • Ask more questions about what you observed
  • Choose a program for  your child
  • Set a date for your first lesson

   

• Start Listening

  • Order or pick up the Suzuki Violin CD Vol. I - David Cerone
    • Review Start Listening
  • Order the book that Ms. Cynthia recommends as a guide for New Suzuki parents
    • "They're Rarely Too Young. . . and Never Too Old 'To Twinkle" - Kay Slone  
    • See What you need  to start classes for more info

   

• Attend First Class

  • Register to become a member of the TEC Suzuki Violin Program
    • One time registration fee is $50.
    • Tuition will be prorated up to the next  Tuition Period
  • Start picking up your Calendars and handouts
  •  Watch for your invitation to the TECSuzukiParents Group Site so that you can also get Calendars and 'Musical Parenting' support on line.

   

• You are now an Active Member of the TEC Suzuki Violin Community

  • Attend Lessons regularly and take notes
  • Attend every Group Lesson and Studio activity you can possibly get to
  • Continue Listening constantly and Observing your fellow classmates
  • Continue reading and learning more about the Suzuki Process
  • Get involved in Parents Activities

   

• Consider becoming a member of the Regional Suzuki Associations where you can meet and find other parents who share your values of 'Musical Parenting'   SMAC is a non-profit organization of Parents and Teachers who support the Suzuki Method