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The Finest Violin School in Town Rating: 10 (Highly Recommend)

Posted on Nov 09, 2010

I think this school is the best-kept secret in Columbus. You can read all about the Suzuki method but my true experience of it is quite simple. As a parent, you get to be deeply involved in the music education of your child. You have to be present in all the lessons (private, group, and Kodaly), take notes, and practice with your child at home. The teachers are great musicians who live and breathe music, and incredibly gifted too. Adrien McGuire who teaches Kodaly is very talented, has such a lovely voice, and is quite innovative in teaching kids how to read and appreciate music. Erica Donahoe, who is my daughter’s teacher, is very patient in teaching and tells my daughter when to repeat one or two phrases to get a melody right. She focuses on one or two mistakes at a time, gets on with the lesson, and doesn’t dwell on mistakes. She gives the child constructive feedback, and as a parent, it is really up to me whether I follow through at home in working on those weaknesses. She is very positive and generous in her reinforcement. There are recitals that help the children grow in confidence and self-respect, as well as opportunities for children to play at various events (e.g., Popcorn Pops with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra). There are fun family events as well like annual trips to the farm in October for an exciting hayride, petting of animals, and stories by the bonfire.

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