"The teacher is so positive and encouraging and always makes us excited to be learning to play a string instrument. The class is the highlight of my week! “–Christina

 
 

 

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Founded by the legendary Japanese violinist and teacher Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki method of teaching is one that seeks to realize the fullest musical and personal potential of each child through the medium of a string instrument. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki founded this music education movement in the 1950s based on the premise that all children are born with musical ability. At the heart of the Suzuki philosophy is the belief that children learn music in exactly the same manner in which they absorb language – through constant immersion and repetition in the home environment. Just as all children can learn to speak their native tongue, so too can all children become proficient in music. Suzuki lessons focus on ear-training, developing good instrumental technique and producing a beautiful tone before the child deals with the complexity of reading printed music.


Daily listening to recordings, daily practicing, regular, concert attendance, encouragement and love are required of student and parent. Parent participation is very important and an essential part of the Suzuki method. Prior knowledge of music is not needed, but parents must be willing to be very involved in the learning process. One parent must attend every lesson, be responsible for daily coaching and ensure that the student listens to recordings of Suzuki repertoire daily.
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  • Keyboard: piano

  • Strings: cello, guitar (acoustic/electric/bass), harp, viola, violin, cello, banjo

  • Voice: classical, Broadway, jazz, pop/rock

  • Woodwinds: clarinet, saxophone, flute, piccolo, recorder, oboe, bassoon

  • Brass: cornet, trumpet, flugel horn, french horn, euphonium-baritone, trombone, tuba

  • Percussion: drumset, afro-Caribbean drums, mallet instruments, symphonic percussion

  • Theory: music theory, ABRSM theory, composition, improvisation, song-writing, jazz improvisation

 

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Our two locations serve communities of Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Potomac, Cabin John, Kensington, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Washington DC, and Virginia.

 

The International School of Music (ISM North): 10450 Auto Park Ave. Bethesda MD 20817  |  Tel: 301.365.5888
The International School of Music (ISM South): 5110 Ridgefield Rd. Suite 104, Bethesda MD 20816  |  Tel: 301.657.0763

 

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