Toddle Time (Transitions)

The Transitions class includes components and concepts from the MWYB Infant/Toddler class. It uses a similar structure and many of the same songs. This class is designed for young children who are interested in playing a string instrument but are not quite ready for structured private or group lessons. As the child is developing enough dexterity and

maturity to handle the instrument, and comfort in an instructional environment, this class will nurture the transition to more formalized Suzuki instrumental lessons. Children will continue to engage in music and movement exercises, listen to concerts by visiting Suzuki student performers, and advancing skills to their repertoire like more precise rhythm; musical terms; dynamics; off-instrument skills needed to prepare for violin or cello (e.g. finger dexterity songs and games); and learning concert manners while listening to mini-concerts by STEP faculty and students.