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
New families are asked to observe both a private lesson and a group class in their area, or areas, of interest before entering the program.
This program will provide a thorough understanding of the Suzuki philosophy and method of instrumental music teaching.
Private lessons focus on developing good playing posture, tone, technique and expression.
In group classes students develop ensemble playing, ear-training, and social skills during singing and rhythm activities, repertoire review, and music reading and music games.
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.
Most qualified faculty in Rhode Island.
No commute required, learn from home.
Virtual tools are free and easy to use.
Direct connection with your teacher.
Customized lesson instruction.
Schedule lesson times with ease.
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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
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The Rhode Island Philharmonic is funded in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and private funders. Financial support is also provided by the Providence Tourism Council.
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