Cello Lessons in Ann Arbor from Joseph Jansma
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I am a Suzuki Cello instructor located on the west side of Ann Arbor and currently accepting new students. The basis of my teaching is that every student can learn to play music and that this is best fostered by assigning easily achievable goals. While I specialize in instructing younger students, I also work with older students. In my studio, we use the Suzuki method. This emphasizes hands on learning, learning by ear, creating a beautiful sound, and parent involvement. Parental involvement consists of attending lessons with your child, taking notes, and practicing with them. Practice sessions are typically 10-30 minutes long, daily. |
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About The Suzuki Method
The Suzuki Method is a complete musical training method that develops the whole child and prepares them for a lifetime of music making and appreciation! The main tenets of the Suzuki Method are that music should be learned the same way we learn language as a child (aurally before visually), and nurturing the child's growth and development in music and in life.
Typically, students begin Suzuki cello lessons between the ages of 3 and 8, depending on the child's development and the parent's commitment to attending lessons and group classes, as well as planning daily practice sessions. Students and parents work together, attending weekly individual and group lessons. The individual lessons focus on building technique and learning new repertoire. The group classes are an integral part of the Suzuki Method. Group lessons focus on ensemble playing skills and strengthening memorization of polished pieces.
The Suzuki Method is a complete musical training method that develops the whole child and prepares them for a lifetime of music making and appreciation! The main tenets of the Suzuki Method are that music should be learned the same way we learn language as a child (aurally before visually), and nurturing the child's growth and development in music and in life.
Typically, students begin Suzuki cello lessons between the ages of 3 and 8, depending on the child's development and the parent's commitment to attending lessons and group classes, as well as planning daily practice sessions. Students and parents work together, attending weekly individual and group lessons. The individual lessons focus on building technique and learning new repertoire. The group classes are an integral part of the Suzuki Method. Group lessons focus on ensemble playing skills and strengthening memorization of polished pieces.