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Suzuki Musical
Theatre Program
Your child builds confidence, develops performance skills, and discovers their musical voice — one encouraging step at a time​
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Is your 5-11 year old ready for something special?​​
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Something that builds confidence from the inside out? Where they're celebrated for exactly who they are and how they learn?
Welcome to Scotia Suzuki—where musical theatre becomes a powerful part of your life story, not just another activity.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY?
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Do you have a child who's curious and ready to explore their voice & musical theatre in their own unique way?
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Are you looking for something more than just lessons—maybe a community where your child and family truly belongs?
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Do you want to be part of your child's learning journey, not just drop them off and hope for the best?
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Are you drawn to the idea of music helping your child grow in confidence, not just technique?
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Do you want your child to develop self-expression—learning music by ear first, performing from the heart, and sharing their musical gifts with confidence and joy, no pressure and no performance anxiety?​
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If you're nodding along, you're going to love what we do here.
WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL NOTICE:​​
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Your child walking taller—that quiet confidence that comes from mastering something beautiful that makes them unique.
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Weekly lesson time becoming a highlight for both of you and is motivating.
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Your child performing musical theatre songs and simple monologues well enough to perform for friends and family (get your phone ready!)
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A different kind of focus and patience showing up in other areas of their life.
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That proud feeling watching them celebrated for exactly who they are as a learner—honored as an individual with their unique learning style, unlike school where they're expected to learn like everyone else.
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The Community. You'll meet families who share your values and genuinely cheer for each other's kids.
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No Pressure, Real Progress. Every child shines in their own time, at their own pace. Children perform songs and monologues they've already mastered for three months, sharing their personal expression as a gift where confidence grows naturally.
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Teachers Who Actually Get Kids. They're trained in how children actually learn, not teachers who are performers only, teaching as a side job. Specially trained educators who invest their extra time and resources in continued specialized training for working effectively with your children.
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Individual Attention That Matters— meeting children exactly where they are, whether bright and distractible, quiet and focused, or somewhere in between.
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It's Simple and Convenient. We handle the details so you can focus on the growth and joy.
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Watching your child bloom—week by week, song by song, into a more confident version of themselves. So many performance opportunities so that it's easy for them to share their music and acting skills.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
If after 6 weeks you don't see that spark of engagement and growing confidence—we'll refund your remaining balance, no questions asked.
Because this should feel right for your family.
YOUR COMPLETE TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE
​CONFIDENCE & PERFORMANCE MASTERY
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Multiple solo opportunities each year —every two weeks, we have Friday concerts for them to attend any time for inspiration and they will also perform regularly as well (6 plus times each year)
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Soloist concerts just for your child— with their own audience, printed program, photo and Bio. Just for your child, where they are the STAR. By high school graduation they can have up to 4 plus individual celebration Soloist concerts.
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Multiple group performance opportunities throughout the year with diverse musical collaborations
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Public speaking development through monologue performances before lessons and concerts
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Performance with live piano accompaniment (arranged by us)
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SCOTIA SUZUKI COMMUNITY CONNECTION​​​
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Join a welcoming, supportive community that celebrates growth at every level
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Connect with other teens and families through school-wide events
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Parent support resources and guidance
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Four large community concerts with unique cross-program collaborations
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Lifelong friendships formed through music-making​
LEARNING TRANSFORMATION​​
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Permanent easier learning by developing ear-first musical skills.
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Learn at your own pace personalized Suzuki method progression adapted for musical theatre​​​
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Multiple teaching perspectives from our team of collaborative educators
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Age-appropriate approach with specialized teachers trained for your child's developmental stage
EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING QUALITY​​
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Teachers trained (NY City Vocal Coaching Certified) in how children learn, not just talented performers teaching on the side
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Ongoing professional development focused on teaching techniques and Suzuki training
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"Deeply encouraging" individual attention that honors your child's unique learning style
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Personalized approach that adapts to your goals and pace
CHARACTER & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT​​
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Daily practice celebration through school-wide challenges
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Recognition for hard work and milestone achievements
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Non-competitive environment focused on joy and collaboration
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Exposure to different teaching styles for open-minded learning
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Skills that transfer directly to academic and professional success
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​CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND
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Simple, easy, convenient — everything handled for you
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37 convenient parking spots behind our building
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Simple enrollment with flexible class scheduling
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School practice Binder - for parents to take lesson notes in and organize music and practicing activities
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Easy monthly billing that makes budgeting simple
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Priority registration for returning families each spring
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THE EXCITING ROAD AHEAD
Here's what makes this even more special—this is just the beginning of their musical story.
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Your young performer can look forward to joining our Teen Musical Theatre program as they grow, building the skills to eventually audition for secondary education musical theatre programs and even professional opportunities.
From there, they can progress through our performance groups—starting with Teen Performance Group, then advancing to Junior Vocal Group, and eventually the Senior Scotia Vocal Groups at the school.
Advanced opportunities await: They can work towards our Pre-Professional Certificate and Professional Certificate programs—specialized training that develops serious musical theatre artists.
Life skills that last: Learn to conduct themselves confidently in presentations and under pressure. These performance skills serve them incredibly well in later life for confidence and success in any field they choose.
They can set their sights on a musical theatre career—we have many students who have gone on to post-secondary programs with scholarships. Every year they will be exposed to many kinds of performers in a diverse range of styles and paths they have taken with their music.
Leadership opportunities: As they grow, they can join the Nova Scotia Youth Ambassadors or form ensembles with other musicians at our school. They can participate in our youth leadership program, gaining experience in business, work skills, and teaching.
High school credit opportunities: Eventually earn a Highschool Grade 12 credit while continuing their musical journey at Scotia Suzuki School.
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So many possible beautiful paths ahead at Scotia Suzuki School!
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:
Your Weekly Rhythm
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Weekly Private Lesson (starting at 30 minutes)— just you, your child, and their teacher, building vocal skills, basic acting techniques, and performance confidence at exactly their pace. Focus on beautiful tone, musical expression, simple monologue work, and age-appropriate musical theatre development. 36 lessons a year.
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Monthly Group classes— where the magic of community happens: Community connection with other musical theatre families, ensemble skills and musical collaboration, and performance preparation in a supportive environment.
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Saturdays 10-10:40am (ages 5-7)
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Saturday 10:40-11:20 (ages 8-11)
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Everything's Included
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✓ 36 individual private lessons throughout the year (30 minutes each)
✓ 10 group classes and community events
✓ Multiple performance opportunities and celebrations
✓ Bag tag Awards for first concerts and milestones
✓ Parent and student guidance with practice support
✓ Your own Scotia Suzuki School Practice and Note Binder
GETTING STARTED IS EASY!
Location: 6141 Chebucto Road with 37 parking spots right behind the building
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Scheduling: We'll find a weekly lesson time that works for both your family and your teacher, or put you on a wait list until we can find one.
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Next step: Click HERE and let's chat about which program feels right for your child
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SIMPLE INVESTMENT:
Musical Theatre Program: Starting at $200.80/month (includes monthly group classes)
$40 yearly registration fee
Pay in convenient 10 monthly installments—gentle on your budget, simple to say yes
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What's Included: 36 private one-on-one lessons plus 10 group classes and events throughout the year. Multiple performance opportunities. No shopping around to get started. Just come.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING ABOUT
"I'm not musical at all—can I really help my child succeed in musical theatre?" Absolutely! Many parents have no musical or theatre experience when they start. The program is designed for parents to learn alongside their children. We'll guide you through everything, and you'll learn right alongside your child.
"Is this going to take over our lives?" Not at all. One weekly private lesson plus two Saturday group classes per month. We keep practice age-appropriate and actually enjoyable for young children.
"What if my child decides they don't like it?" That's exactly why we offer our six-week guarantee. We're so confident they will! Plus, we have so many ways to make it work that we usually find the right approach for every child. Musical theatre in your child's life is so important we have many ways to keep trying to help you have success.
"Is it really worth the investment?" You're receiving 36 private lessons plus 10 group classes and events—that's 46 plus total learning experiences, plus performance opportunities and community events. Families find this exceptional value for such comprehensive musical theatre education.
"Will my 5-11 year old really develop strong musical theatre skills?" Yes! Within 3 months, your child will perform musical theatre songs and simple monologues well enough to perform for family. Within a year, they'll have a substantial repertoire, beautiful vocal tone, and basic acting skills. The Suzuki method adapted for musical theatre is specifically designed to build a solid foundation at every age.
"What if we need to miss lessons due to illness or travel?" Life happens! We have a "pay it forward" program where you can swap with other families or donate to families in need. We understand and work with families to help you get full value from your investment.
READY TO BEGIN?
Your teen is ready. Your family is ready.
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Here's what you're getting:
✓ 36 individual private lessons with exceptional teachers
✓ 10 group classes and community events
✓ Multiple performance opportunities to build confidence
✓ Your own Scotia Suzuki Practice Binder system
✓ Supportive Scotia Suzuki community
✓ Convenient parking - 37 spaces!
✓ Easy monthly billing
✓ Our confidence-building guarantee
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Still have questions? Reach out—we'd love to chat about how this beautiful musical journey can unfold for your unique teen and family.
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