Are you ready to join our Suzuki family? Please complete the following steps:
STEP 1
Reach out to Marian Goss, WRSS Co-Director, to let her know you are interested. She will reach out to match you with a teacher and schedule a Lesson Observation.
Email: gossmarian@yahoo.com
Phone: 330-322-8343
Lesson observations allow you and your child to see our philosophy in action and also allows WRSS faculty to meet you and your child and determine lesson readiness. If you are unsure which instrument is right for your child, it is best to observe multiple lessons of different instruments.
If you are curious to learn more about the Suzuki Method, please explore the topics below. Links are also included to recommended books.
Once the observations are complete, you will be put in touch with an instructor who has openings, and you can discuss lesson time availability at that point. The Registration materials below may be submitted once a lesson time is agreed upon with your prospective teacher.
Once you have been assigned a teacher and scheduled a time for lessons, you will fill out the registration form below.
Once you are registered and begin lessons, your teacher will guide you in choosing a properly sized instrument. Additionally, there will be books and supplies that your child will need. Click here to learn more about what you student will need to get started.
There are two options when registering, plus 2 a la cart options for level B:
Level A Registration
ALL INCLUSVE $395 per year (best value). Includes: 2 formal recitals, 2 recital rehearsals, 6 Saturday morning group classes (Sept-Dec), 2 performance classes, 3 technique classes (Jan-March) and several community concerts such as National Anthem performances at Progressive Field, Holiday Tree Festival performance, Fox 8 Morning show performance and various performances at local retirement communities. Saturday morning group classes begin at 9:30 am. Group lessons are a unique and fun aspect of the Suzuki Method, and they are a wonderful opportunity to motivate students. In group lessons, students will review skills, refine techniques using repertoire, scales/arpeggios, and work and play together as an ensemble, developing leadership skills. Monthly technique classes (not Suzuki specific) run Jan-March and give students an opportunity to work on specific string techniques in a group setting. Classes may cover aspects such as intonation, vibrato, instrument tuning/maintenance, scales practice ideas, memorization tips, bow strokes (spiccato, legato, martele etc), and practicing tips.
Level B Registration
$180 per year. Includes: 2 Formal Recitals, 2 Recital Rehearsals (with our WRSS Collaborative Pianist), and 2 Saturday morning performance classes that allow students can play their solo pieces (no piano) in front of their peers and receive constructive feedback from WRSS faculty.
NEW A la Carte Options for Level B: - In addition to level B registration, students may also sign up for one of the following options:
Fall a la carte option $150 - 6 group classes (Sept-Nov) to prepare for Holiday performances such as Tree Festival and Fox 8 morning show
Spring a la carte option $90 - 3 monthly technique classes (Jan-March)
*There is a half year rate for those joining after Jan 1st
Western Reserve Suzuki School
Contact Marian Goss at:
gossmarian@yahoo.com or 330-322-8343
