Suzuki Violin Lessons with Timothy Judd

Timothy Judd’s Violin Studio

after a performance

I welcome students of all ages with both Suzuki and traditional backgrounds. The students I teach range from beginners to advanced players. For younger students I am an advocate of the Suzuki method. Developed by Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki after the Second World War, this method is founded on the premise that all children are born with a natural ability to play and enjoy music. The development of the ear, strong parental involvement that fosters an environment of praise and encouragement, and daily practicing and listening to music are all key to the method. Suzuki observed that children learn to speak language effortlessly simply by hearing the language spoken by others and imitating. He discovered that the musical ear can be developed in the same way.

Students can begin violin lessons through the Suzuki method as early as the age of three. The parent attends their child’s weekly violin lesson, takes notes and becomes the child’s teacher for daily practice sessions at home. I also provide two group classes a month where students perform together, gaining motivation and inspiration from one another. More information about the Suzuki method can be found at the Suzuki Association of the Americas website.

2011-2012 Group Class Schedule

Group classes are held twice a month on Tuesdays at 5:00 P.M.
Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond (directions)

September 6
September 13
October 4
October 18
November 1
November 15

Performance: November 19, 11:00 AM, The Windsor Assisted Living Community (directions)

December 6
December 13
December 19 (Monday, 5:00 PM rehearsal)

Performance: December 20, 12:00 PM, “Music at Midday” at the Jefferson Hotel (directions)

January 10
January 24
February 7
February 21

Studio Recital: March 13, 5:00 PM, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond

March 27
April 17
April 24
May 8
May 22

Studio Recital: June 5, 5:00 PM, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond

Photos from our Music at Midday performance at Richmond’s Jefferson Hotel, December 20th, 2011: