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401.248.7070 | 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
We are one of the largest community music schools in the nation, offering unique and effective Suzuki guitar lessons, group classes and ensemble performance opportunities.
The Music School faculty is comprised of more than 70 of the region’s most accomplished music educators and performers.
Providing financial aid to families helps us make music education available to all.
Developed by the late Japanese teacher Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki method uses the “mother tongue” approach to learning, based on the ease with which young children learn to speak their first language. Dr. Suzuki discovered that these same principles apply when teaching young children to become fine musicians. This marvelous early childhood approach helps parents create positive musical environments in their homes and guides them in their daily schedule as they help their children learn to play an instrument.
INformation
Faculty: Various
Email: CarterCenter@riphil.org
Phone: 401-248-7001
Program Type: Private Lesson
Session length: School Year & Summer
Age: 3-18
Price: Varies
Start Date:
Rolling Admission
Suzuki lessons focus on ear-training, technique and beautiful tone. When the student has developed solid fundamental playing skills, music reading may be introduced. The Suzuki approach encourages a balanced, triangular relationship with the teacher, parent and student.
Members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, state leaders in music education, and members of other professional music organizations make up our outstanding music faculty. All RI Philharmonic Music School teachers are tested for both teaching ability and professional credentials, ensuring your child receives only the highest quality music instruction.
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“Music education goes beyond learning scales or beyond learning to read music. It helps kids to be more well-rounded in their education, opening doors to different perspectives and ways of thinking and learning.” - Annette Mozzoni, Director of Education & Music School for the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School