Can you imagine a violin program that meets the needs of a 3 year old and at the same time professional performing artists?

A revolutionary new program is being used across the country and will soon find its way across the globe. It was conceived by a master teacher who was trained at Peabody Conservatory (and has studied with violin giants Henryk Szeryng, Charles Libove and Eudice Shapiro). Educator, performing and recording artist Mark Casillas has created the Fiddlesticks Violin Education Course, designed to take a violinist from toddler to performing artist.

Drawing upon elements as diverse as Dounis and Kreutzer to the more modern Suzuki Method, the Fiddlesticks course provides a solid foundation for beginning string players and a potent workout for advanced players alike. Foothill Suzuki Strings is proud to offer this program to students in the Inland Empire area of Southern California and beyond.

Patented Fiddlesticks Violin easily develops correct technique and posture

Learning how to hold a violin and bow in correct form and with freedom from tension is often the greatest obstacle to a beginning student. The Fiddlesticks system uniquely solves this problem with its patented “training” violin, which has been utilized by students as young as 2 years.

FSS will offer Fiddlesticks sessions for ages 3 and above in Rancho Cucamonga and La Verne, CA beginning in Sept. 2009. To receive an announcement of exact class times and locations, please visit our registration page.

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Foothill Suzuki strings is pleased to offer a new group class: Violin in your Family: an introduction to Suzuki instruction. Presented by conservatory trained, professional performing musicians, this 8 week class is designed to let your family experience the world of Suzuki instruction first hand, and enables you to decide if long term private instruction is a good fit for you and your child.

During this class your child will:
• Be properly fitted with a good, working instrument
• Learn to correctly hold the bow and violin
• Establish a habit of proper playing posture
• Create a foundation for a lifetime of healthy playing
• Have fun while at the same time learn music fundamentals!

In addition, parents will learn:
• How to encourage and motivate their children
• The unique benefits of the Suzuki Method
• Sure fire ways to make private lessons truly successful

Violin in the Family: a Suzuki Introduction
Thursdays at 5:00 – 5:50 p.m. from June 5 – July 24
Classes will be held in Claremont, CA
Tuition: $95 for orientation plus 7 week program

Register Early: Class size is strictly limited to only 9 families.

Registration
To participate, please fill out our online Registration Form. Directions to our Week 1 parent orientation (children need not attend) will be sent to you via e-mail or US Mail. Parents will be responsible to provide a properly sized instrument for their child by the third class. All details will be covered during orientation.

At the conclusion of the Week 1 orientation, tuition (non-refundable) and our official FSS application form must be submitted. Please fill it out in advance, to save time during the orientation.

For additional information: E-Mail Bill Alpert, FSS Group Coordinator