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Suzuki Voice

Suzuki Voice. Available at Ottawa Suzuki Strings January 2014. What is Suzuki Voice?. The voice – the human instrument Available: Prenatal classes (expectant moms & dads) Parental classes (moms, dads & newborns) Group lessons (all ages) Individual lessons (ages 3-18)

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Suzuki Voice

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  1. Suzuki Voice • Available at • Ottawa Suzuki Strings • January 2014

  2. What is Suzuki Voice? • The voice – the human instrument • Available: • Prenatal classes (expectant moms & dads) • Parental classes (moms, dads & newborns) • Group lessons (all ages) • Individual lessons (ages 3-18) • Performance opportunities

  3. WHY TAKE SUZUKI VOICE? • Cheapest instrument of all, easily transported! • Singing is an extension of speech – everybody can sing! • Learn to sing naturally, healthily & safely • Body awareness • Confidence, expression & artistry • Individual lessons for students 3 years & older

  4. Suzuki Voice – 1987 to Present • Päivi Kukkamäki – Finland (Vantaa) • Started in 1987 (10 students) • Mary Hofer – USA (Steven’s Point) • Started in 1987 (15 students) • Iain Macpherson & soon Ania Hejnar – Canada • Start date: January 2014 • See handout for further details

  5. Suzuki Voice – Finland • Started in 1987 • 10 students ranging in age from 3-10 years • Students attended individual & Group lessons • Parents attended lessons and helped with home practice • Students also attended a monthly Saturday morning group class

  6. Suzuki Voice – USA • Individual and Group Lessons • Monthly Recitals & Marathons • Music of the Masters & Spring Festival Concert • Community & charity event performances • Local, district & state solo/ensemble contests • Musical Theatre unit • Senior Graduation Recital

  7. Suzuki Voice Repertoire – Book 1 • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star • Cindy Went to Shower • Circle Song • Honeybee • Mary Had a Little Lamb • Cuckoo • The Bunny Family • Little Mice • Lightly Row • A Cat and a Giant • Long, Long Ago • The Fox is Crying

  8. Suzuki Voice at OSS • Group Performance Project Individual Lessons • Starts January 2014 • All interested students welcome, whether taking individual lessons or not • Potential projects: • Solo & ensemble concert of book 1 voice repertoire • Voice & violin ensemble performance • Animal puppetry production • Official start in September • Available to interested students/families as of January 2014 • Potluck/Playdown • Opera Lyra Children’s Chorus opportunities • Solo & small ensemble work

  9. Cost Breakdown • Individual Lessons • Lesson fee: $45/hour • Suzuki Book 1 & CD: $5 • Group Classes • Lesson fee: $60/hour (divided by # of enrollments) • Suzuki Book 1 & CD: $5 • Rehearsal space rental fee: $5-10 (TBC)

  10. Teaching Locations • My home: 14 rue d’Alsace, Gatineau • Ottawa: corner of Grosvenor and Ossington • In-home (I come to your house, for extra fee) • Other locations may become available

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