Faculty

Dalia Taylor (director)

An Introduction to Sing & Play

Sing & Play is a class for pre-K kids 3 - 5 years old* and their parents. It serves as a preparation for families interested in studying an instrument within the Suzuki environment and as an opportunity to have fun for anyone who enjoys music.

In Sing & Play, you and your child will be introduced to the rhythms and songs that each instrument begins with using the Suzuki method. You will begin to develop the habit of daily listening, which is a Suzuki cornerstone for future lessons and musical training.

During class time, in addition to learning the beginning rhythms, the student develops coordination, the ability to listen carefully and respond physically, to start and stop at a set point in time (pre-ensemble skills), and to take turns. Musical concepts such as dynamics and tempo will be introduced. Your child will also receive hands-on experience with the instruments taught at the Institute (piano, violin and cello) and hear 1-2 live performances by Suzuki Institute students.

Each child develops individually and moves to instrument lessons at his or her own pace. Remember that regardless of how much he/she participates or seems to "get it", ear-training will always be in progress! Your support, participation and praise of your child's efforts are very important and make Sing & Play a great start for a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

*Please note: Your child must be 3, or turn 3 within one month of the start date, to enroll in this class. NO EXCEPTIONS.

When:  January 7 - March 3 (nine classes)

We are offering two sessions: Saturdays at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. 

Cost: $126

Please note: parents CANNOT pay for individual classes; the entire quarter must be purchased. Tuition is not pro-rated for missed classes.  

Where: Sing & Play is taught at the Suzuki Institute in Greenwood, Room 27.

Enroll: Registration occurs shortly before the course begins each quarter. DO NOT register until the registration date has been set, and DO NOT register earlier than the specified registration time. Siblings cannot be registered for the same class. If you anticipate missing the first two classes of a quarter, please opt to register for a future quarter.

LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!!!  Email daliataylor@hotmail.com to register.

Registration instructions are as follows:
1. Registration is Friday, December 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-registration* is now - December 15.
2. At the specified date and time, send Dalia an email at daliataylor@hotmail.com that includes your name; your child's name, gender, and date of birth; your home address; your telephone number; and your classtime preference. If you not do not have email access, you may leave this information on her voicemail, (206)799-3482. Again, emails sent before the specified date and time will not be accepted.
3. After you have submitted your registration information, Dalia will notify you that weekend of your enrollment status. 
4. Participants will be selected by lottery after registration has ended.
5. Enrollees will receive an email with further instructions, and a letter with driving directions before class begins.

*Only the following students are eligible for pre-registration: Repeating Sing & Play students; siblings of Sing & Play graduates; siblings of Suzuki Institute of Seattle students; and those wait-listed for Sing & Play two or more times. If you do not meet one of these requirements, please do not ask for an exception.