INFORMATION : PREPARATION : REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Registration for LSG members opens on Monday 6th November
Registration for non-LSG / BSMA members opens Monday 13th November
Early Stages workshop director : Sachiko Yamamoto
E-mail : beehivesounds@gmail.com 
 

Early Stages 

Early stages is designed for children and parents who are studying Suzuki piano and are in either Book 1, 2 or 3. 
Children will have an individual lesson (15 minutes) and also the chance to observe other children of similar skill development having their lesson (45 minutes).  In addition, there will be a Dalcroze session led by Mary O'Connor (music experienced through movement). Loose fitting clothing is necessary. During this Dalcroze class the parents will attend a parents talk which is a much enjoyed aspect of these workshops.  This year, there's the chance to hear Helen Brunner speak about the Suzuki method with the insight gleaned over many years of teaching Suzuki violin. There will be time to ask questions and discuss aspects of the Suzuki journey with other parents. 
 The workshop concludes with a concert and every child is invited to take part.
 

Our Teaching Faculty

Ben Parker, Graham Rix, Shih-Ching Wei-Prichard, Wei Yee Shiu
Mary O'Connor - Dalcroze
Helen Brunner - Parent Talk
 

PREPARING FOR EARLY STAGES

Please prepare a piece for the concert.   

It is a really important characteristic of the Suzuki journey that we only bring polished and well prepared pieces to the concert.  In these early stages, it is so important to show that there is enormous value in step-by-step skill development and that demonstrating competence with the skills we have is what enables real music making. That said, your concert piece should not be a very recent piece. In any case, please speak to your teacher before deciding on your concert piece and note,  you do not have to do this before registereing for the workshop. Whilst you may wish to play your concert piece in your lessons, generally teachers will not make any major adjustments to your child's playing of the concert piece on the day of the concert etc. That said it's good to have decided in advance what your current "work in progress" piece is that you can use for your lesson. Remember,  teachers will often explore and develop skills by reviewing "older" pieces as part of the lesson.

WHO CAN APPLY & HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

  • Anyone who is working with their teacher from Suzuki Piano Book 1, 2 or 3 is welcome. 
  • You MUST have up-to-date London Suzuki Group or British Suzuki Music Association membership.
  • The cost for London Suzuki Group members is £68 per child and for non-LSG members it's £74 per child
  • There are limited places and early application is advised.

Register Your Child For One Of The Early Stages Workshop Here

Please use one of the links below: 

MORNING WORKSHOP:      form.jotform.com/232772919488372

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP :      form.jotform.com/232772588892373