All parents new to the Amarillo College Suzuki String program must complete a one-semester parent class previous to or during the semester that their child begins lessons.  This is a one hour, for credit course that must be taken through the Amarillo College academic schedule.  The course covers the Suzuki philosophy, practices in assisting your child, and the basics of playing  the violin, viola or cello.  Parents enroll as students at Amarillo College to register for this class.   The new parent class meets at a weekly time throughout the semester.

Fall 2009 Suzuki Parent Class

Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Weekly starting September 3, 2009

The New Suzuki Parent Class will be offered in the Fall 2009 semester.  To complete the parent class requirement you must sign up for the following weekly class:

• Course ID# 80914
• MUAP 1187 003 Nies
• Parents may enroll now through August 19. To register for the course, you must complete an Amarillo College Application for Admission (registration procedures and an application to print and fax can be found at www.actx.edu/enroll).  Parents may indicate on their application (#13 Educational Goal) that they are "Other - non-degree seeking" to avoid academic testing requirements.  An application and registration materials are also available to pick up from Camille Nies (371-5346 by appointment).

Materials Needed for the Class

• Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki
• Book One of the Suzuki Method for the instrument your child will be studying
• Book One CD for the instrument your child will by studying