Welcome to the Huntsville Suzuki School of Music.

We are a registered charity founded in 1991.

Huntsville Suzuki School is located in the old historic CN Train Station near the downtown core.

Following the teachings of Japanese educator Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the school offers private and group instructions.

Philosophy.

The Mother Tongue approach was developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Japan in the 1940's. As a violinist and educator he recognized and applied the principles of language development to the teaching of music.

Ages 4 to 8 are ideal for beginning suzuki lessons. In the same way a child learns to speak when they are ready, this seems to be the optimum time to begin learning a musical instrument.

• The Role of Parent determines the success of the suzuki program. Providing models of sight and sound awakens the growth of desire to play. Routines, interest, and encouragement help a child to develop the discipline required when learning to play an instrument.

• Listening is key. As in acquiring language, much repetitive listening is how a student learns a new piece, and develops a discriminating ear.

• Small Steps are essential in the early stages. Typically, you can expect a slow rate of progress at the beginning. Mastery of each small step is emphasized through the use repetition. Ultimately, this leads to a high level of competence.

• Reading music is introduced once technique is well established, similar to the way children learn to speak before they read.

• Performance in positive settings is encouraged, this provides an opportunity to build self-esteem and share the joy of music.
The Huntsville Suzuki School is a not for profit, registered charity led by the current faculty, Board of Directors and a full Executive. In the summer of 2004, the School took residence in it's new home, the old historic Huntsville Train Station in the downtown core.

Waiting List Registration.

Interested in enrolling in the Suzuki program? Please fill out our waiting list registration form.