
Core Group Classes
Beginner
Instrumental: 30 minutes
PreTwinkle - Suzuki Book 1
Musicianship: 30 minutes
Music & Movement (5 yrs & under)
Musicianship Red (violin 6 yrs +)
Musicianship Cello (cellists 6 yrs +)
2 group class concerts
1 solo recital performance
& graduation recital performance
when book level completed
$400 for full season
Intermediate
Instrumental: 45 minutes
Suzuki Book 3 & Book 4
Musicianship: 30 minutes
Musicianship Yellow or Green (for violin)
Musicianship Cello or Green (for cello)
2 group class concerts
1 solo recital performance
& graduation recital performance
when book level completed
$445 up to Musicianship Green for the season/ $355 after completion of Musicianship Green for full season
A special component of the Suzuki Method is shared learning in group classes. Children meet in a class with other children their own age, playing the same instrument at the same Suzuki book level. Group classes provide students with the opportunity to review repertoire they’ve learned and to perform in front of their peers. They are also are also the only regular opportunity most students have to learn to play with live piano accompaniment. Learning happens much more quickly when children are allowed to watch and play with others. In addition to group lessons reinforcing what is being taught in the private lesson, they also provide a motivating social environment. While forming lifelong friendships, children grow their interest in music!
STEP's group class season runs from September - April. Each season consists of 18 weeks of group classes, plus performances. All group classes take place on Saturday mornings at Memorial University's School of Music.
Unique to STEP, our students also follow a Musicianship curriculum in addition to the Suzuki repertoire. Developed by our own faculty members, Musicianship is an interactive class teaching music theory designed especially for string players!