Fairbanks School of Talent Education

Parent Foundation Class

The Parent Foundation Class is offered each fall. Many teachers require new parents to take this class. The purpose of the class is to discuss the philosophy of the Suzuki method and to teach the parent how to play the Twinkle variations to help them better understand how to help the child. The parent is the home teacher and is a vital part of the Suzuki Triangle- student, parent, teacher.

The class starts the 1st Thursday in October at University Park School on Loftus Road. The fee is $175 plus a materials fee. One class is held on a Saturday for 6 hours plus four Thursday evening classes. The Saturday class, “Every Child Can!" (ECC) course that is certified by the Suzuki Association of America, will be presented by Gail Johansen. The remaining classes include hands on sessions with instruments. It is possible to take the ECC portion only, at a cost of $120. The class is for adults only. You need to make child care arrangements for the time you will be in class.

Every Child Can (ECC)

"Every Child Can!” (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki Education. Designed for experienced and prospective Suzuki teachers, music educators, parents and others, this new course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. A fast-paced and engaging program, ECC includes new video materials and provides each participant with useful reference materials for later study. For teachers, ECC serves as the required first course in the SAA Teacher Development Program.

Materials Needed For Parent Foundation Class

• Nurtured By Love by Shinichi Suzuki
• Tuning Fork (if you don't have a piano) or other tuning device such as a violin pitch pipe
• Violin, Viola, Cello, or Flute for you to learn how to play Twinkle
• Suzuki Book 1 for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Flute
• CD or Cassette of Suzuki Book 1 for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Flute
• Parent Handbook (provided)

  If you do not have these materials let the class coordinator, Jean Krause, know what you need simplystrings@gci.net 457-5716. Carol Warbelow of Strings and Things will have them available for you to purchase from 7:15-7:45 before the first class. The 2 books, tuner, Suzuki Book and CD is about $65.

Parent Foundation Class Registration Form

Please submit the registration form by Sept 15. Make check payable to FSTE (Fairbanks School of Talent Education). Send it to Nancy Morgan (479-4936) 3240 Rosie Cr. Rd., Fairbanks AK 99709.