The School For Strings Inc
"The School for Strings was started in 1970 by Louise Behrend and was called, simply at its initiation, The Suzuki Program.
By the summer of 1970, Miss Behrend was well established as one of the few teachers in the United States working with Dr. Suzuki’s Ideas. During that summer, she was approached by twenty families seeking Suzuki instruction for their children, and three professional violinists who wanted training as Suzuki teachers. This interest set the stage for an experimental Suzuki teacher-training program in which the apprentice teachers would work under her supervision with the children.
We teach violin, cello and piano lessons."
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Suzuki Approach
Music is a language and every child is born with the potential to master this language, given proper environment, nurturing and expert teaching.
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The School for Strings offers long-term, comprehensive Suzuki teacher training in Violin, Cello and Piano.
Start Up Program
The School for Strings' Start Up Program offers an opportunity for in-depth introductory study in violin, cello or piano at a nominal cost.
Early Childhood Program
The School for Strings' Early Childhood Program introduces children to instruments, rhythmic games and movement in preparation for future instrumental study.
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The School for Strings, New York’s premiere Suzuki-based school offers comprehensive Instrumental Instruction in violin, cello and piano to applicants ages three through eighteen. Instruction includes: Private Lessons, Group Classes, Music Theory, Orchestra and Ensemble Classes. Parents of beginner students attend a special Parent Class.
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Teacher Training Program
The School for Strings’ Teacher Training Program offers Suzuki-based pedagogy Seminars in violin, cello and piano. Seminars are organized as two-year courses. Curriculum includes in-depth discussion of the Suzuki philosophy, intensive investigation of the performance and teaching points of the Suzuki materials, observation of lessons and classes and supervised teaching. Interested in applying to our Teacher Training Program?
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Our History
Established in 1970, Louise Behrend started a small Suzuki Program in Manhattan, a rigorous course for training Suzuki teachers and an oasis for nurturing young children in the art of music. Within three years, that Program expands and develops into what is today The School for Strings.
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