Family Member Participation
Non-Suzuki Sibling Electives
- Non-participating siblings may elect to take an enrichment class
- Dalcroze Eurythmics is available only to siblings with musical training.
- See Class Descriptions for more information
- The fee includes a NESI t-shirt
For Parents
Parental participation is essential to the success of the Suzuki method. Parents attend lessons with their children and help them to prepare for the next day's classes. Even though the days are full, the benefit of daily lessons is enhanced when you make the time to practice each day.
Parent Ensemble - For parent players with two to three years of experience, the Parent Ensemble provides a wonderful opportunity to play music with your adult peers. The class will be offered as long as enough registrations are received to make a viable ensemble. All instruments are welcome and are not limited to the instruments we teach at NESI. Please make arrangements for your child(ren) during this hour so all participants in the ensemble have the best experience possible.
The Parent Talk - Connect with fellow parents/caregivers and hear from faculty who will answer your questions about how to create an effective and positive practice environment with your child. Gain inspiration from the teachings of Dr. Suzuki as well as brainstorm strategies and ideas for guiding our students through their musical journey.
Adult Master Class – Do you wish you could have your own 30 minute lesson daily? Sign up for the Adult Master Class option for a 30-minute daily master class with one of our instructors. Space is limited. We will not schedule your master class at the same time as your child’s master!
Every Child Can! (ECC!) with Ed Sprunger
$125
June 22 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This is an in-person class at Colby College
Every Child Can! (ECC!) is a six-hour, introductory one-day course that provides an overview of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy and principles of education. The course emphasizes the belief that every child can learn given the right environment, support, and encouragement. Topics include the importance of early childhood education, parent involvement, listening, repetition, and a nurturing approach to skill development. ECC is a prerequisite for all Suzuki teacher training courses but is also open to anyone interested in learning more about the Suzuki approach. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
- SAA membership is NOT required to attend this course
- Must be present for the entirety of the class for the course to be registered with the SAA.
- Class is open to anyone 18+ and graduated high school
- NESI may cancel the teacher training course if attendance is insufficient
- Refunds are available only in the case of course cancellation less the SAA course fee of $30