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Suzuki Violin for Children
Your child builds confidence, develops character, and masters beautiful violin playing — one encouraging step at a time.
Is your 7-11 year old ready for something special?
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 the violin becomes a joyful part of your family's life.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY?
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Do you have a child who's curious and ready to explore violin 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, playing 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 playing violin songs 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
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE MOST ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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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, just progress. Every child shines in their own time, at their own pace. Children perform music they've already mastered for three months, sharing their personal expression as a gift where confidence grows naturally.
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Teachers who truly get kids. They're trained in how children actually learn, not teachers who are performers only, teaching as a side job. Specially trained Suzuki educators who invest their extra time and resources in continued specialized training for working effectively with your children.
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Individual attention where each child grows at their own pace—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 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.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
If after 6 weeks you don't see that spark of joy and growing confidence—we'll refund your remaining balance, no questions asked.
Because this should feel right for your family.
YOUR COMPLETE SUZUKI VIOLIN EXPERIENCE
CONFIDENCE & PERFORMANCE MASTERY
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Multiple solo opportunities each year — every two weeks we have Friday concerts for them to attend for inspiration and they can perform in regularly too
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Soloist concerts just for your child — up to 4+ individual celebrations, with their own audience and just for your child by graduation
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Multiple group performance opportunities throughout the year with world music and collaborations
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Public speaking mastery through poem recitation 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 every level
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Connect with other families through school-wide events
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Parent support evenings with resources and guidance
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Four large community concerts/ events with unique 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 through personalized Suzuki method progression
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Age-appropriate classes with specialized teachers trained for your child's developmental stage
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Multiple teaching perspectives from our team of collaborative educators
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EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING QUALITY
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Teachers trained 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 child's personality and pace
CHARACTER & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
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Daily practice celebration through school-wide challenges
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Hard work recognition with milestone celebrations
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Non-competitive environment focused on joy and collaboration
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Open-minded learning from exposure to different teaching styles
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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 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.
Your violinist can look forward to joining our beginner orchestra, then progressing through intermediate and senior orchestras—building the skills to audition for the prestigious Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, where many of our students now play with pride.
From there, they can join university orchestras while pursuing any degree—providing stress relief, enhanced focus, and valuable social connections during demanding academic years. Music creates teamwork skills and helps students manage large workloads while maintaining emotional balance.
Students can set their sights on a career in music—we have many students who have gone on to Dalhousie with scholarships and even on to Juilliard and Berklee. Our students have won the Rose Bowl at Kiwanis Music Festival, competed in the Canadian Music Competition, received Talent Trust funding, won RCM Gold medals, and earned prizes at the Maritime Fiddle Festival and Ottawa Fiddle Competition. Every year they will be exposed to many kinds of performers in a diverse range of styles of music and paths they have taken with their music. We have a classical base that sets students up to both continue in classical OR be ready and confident to take any musical path.
They can also join the Nova Scotia Youth Ambassadors or form contemporary or classical ensembles with other instrumentalists and singers at our school as they reach their teens.
Violinists can eventually join our high school credit program, earning a Grade 12 credit while continuing their musical journey, or participate in our youth leadership program, gaining experience in business, work skills, and teaching.
So many possible beautiful paths ahead at Scotia Suzuki School!
HERE'S 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 skills at exactly their pace. Focus on beautiful tone, musical expression, and technical development.​
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Twice a month Group classes—where the magic of community happens:
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Saturdays at 10:15 AM
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Community connection with other violin families
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Ensemble skills and musical collaboration
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Performance preparation in a supportive environment
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SIMPLE INVESTEMENT
Violin Program: $224.50/month (includes twice monthly group classes)
$40 yearly registration fee
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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 20 group classes/events throughout the year. Multiple performance opportunities. No shopping around to get started.
Everything's Included
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✓ 36 individual private lessons throughout the year
✓ 20 group classes and community events
✓ Multiple performance opportunities and celebrations
✓ Parent guidance and practice support
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Violin Rental Program Available
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We offer a violin rental program that supports our student scholarship fund—competitively priced with no taxes. We'll share details before your child's first lesson if that can work for you.
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
Q&A
"I'm not musical at all—can I really help my child succeed?" Absolutely! Many parents have no musical experience when they start. The Suzuki Violin 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.
"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. Music 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 20 group events—that's 56 total learning experiences, plus performance opportunities and community events. Our families find this exceptional value for such comprehensive musical education.
"Will my 7-11 year old really develop strong violin skills?" Yes! Within 3 months, your child will play violin songs well enough to perform for family. Within a year, they'll have a substantial repertoire and beautiful tone. The Suzuki method is specifically designed to build solid musical 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? Here's what you're getting:
✓ 36 individual private lessons with exceptional teachers
✓ 20 group classes and community events
✓ Multiple performance opportunities to build confidence
✓ Your own Scotia Suzuki Practicing Binder system
✓ Supportive Scotia Suzuki community
✓ Convenient parking - 37 spaces!
✓ Easy monthly billing
✓ Our confidence-building guarantee
Next Step
Click below and let's chat about how this program feels right for your child:
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