{"id":121,"date":"2026-02-27T20:31:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/aber-suzuki-center\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:28:07","slug":"student-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/student-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-bwnb bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/IMG_5554-scaled-1.jpeg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/IMG_5554-scaled-1.jpeg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/IMG_5554-scaled-1.jpeg\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Suzuki Early Childhood Education<\/h2><h3>Birth to Age 4<\/h3><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.campdoc.com\/!\/dn\/login?r=uwstevenspoint\">Register<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-one col-medium-one col-large-one col-xlarge-one col-xxlarge-one\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Suzuki Early Childhood Education Program is a wonderful first-time musical experience for very young children and their parents. The class focuses on building skills using the Suzuki philosophy, through singing and movement. These activities, specifically geared to this age group, are presented in a positive, nurturing learning environment. Teachers are specially trained as Suzuki early childhood instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/SECE-Frankie-Drum.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/SECE-Frankie-Drum.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/SECE-Frankie-Drum-300x229.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specifically designed for children newborn to age 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children build motor development, aural, and visual skills, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children learn essential socialization skills such as taking turns, sharing toys, and helping with class routines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children learn nursery rhymes and songs, move to music, play rhythm instruments, and have a group story and book time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents learn the natural stages of child development, how to observe their child\u2019s growth, and how to structure a positive, nurturing environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents help their child learn these skills to develop a strong parent-child bond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes are taught using the Suzuki Philosophy which emphasizes personal growth through the development of skills, musicianship, and nurturing kind hearts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a child graduates from the SECE class, both the parent and child have the foundation to start individual Suzuki music instruction on any instrument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conveniently scheduled classes meet on Thursdays at 4-5 and 5:30-6:30pm&nbsp;on the UWSP campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expectant parents, or parents with young children, are invited to observe a class for free. Please call to let us know you are coming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the Suzuki office at&nbsp;715-346-3033&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Private Music Lessons<\/h2><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf6LCm2rVU6MPBmeglKADiWrHC-Xs3hbfo_HCfwtMYoq1nRCg\/viewform?fbzx=-1308015608337816108\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-three col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-three\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/tent-day1-scaled-1-e1772222966498-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Girl playing violin\" class=\"wp-image-35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/tent-day1-scaled-1-e1772222966498-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/tent-day1-scaled-1-e1772222966498-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/tent-day1-scaled-1-e1772222966498-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/tent-day1-scaled-1-e1772222966498-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/tent-day1-scaled-1-e1772222966498.jpg 1852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available for students age four through adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lessons are available in violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, piano, and voice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lessons take place on the same day each week, and can be 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on the student\u2019s age and skill level. Your teacher can help you determine an appropriate lesson length for the student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment is required each semester. Class fees are calculated based on a 16-week semester and may be paid by credit card, check, or cash as a lump sum or divided into 4 equal installments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional lessons are available for a separate fee during the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are invited and encouraged to observe one or more lessons prior to enrollment, especially if you are unsure which instrument interests you most. It may also be possible to have one or more trial lessons prior to enrollment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents are required to attend all lessons with their child until the teacher has determined the student to be an independent learner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interested? Call the Suzuki office at&nbsp;715-346-3033<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Group Classes<\/h2><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf6LCm2rVU6MPBmeglKADiWrHC-Xs3hbfo_HCfwtMYoq1nRCg\/viewform?fbzx=-1308015608337816108\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-three col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-three\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monthly Marathons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two Saturdays per year there is a large group class for all students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students play and learn with other students studying their instrument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is an opportunity to be inspired by more advanced students if you are just beginning, or act as a role model and mentor if you are a more advanced player.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weekly Group Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12 consecutive weeks of group class focused on your specific instrument and skill level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These classes are provided for students studying with an Aber Suzuki Center teacher. However, the classes are open to Suzuki students who are not studying at ASC, for a separate fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These classes meet on a weekday evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes only those students that are playing the same repertoire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This allows for more individualized attention while still in a group setting, and more time to work on the specific technical and musical skills appropriate for each level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the Suzuki office at\u00a0715-346-3033 for the\u00a0Group Class Schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Aber Suzuki Center Orchestra<\/h2><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf6LCm2rVU6MPBmeglKADiWrHC-Xs3hbfo_HCfwtMYoq1nRCg\/viewform?fbzx=-1308015608337816108\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-three col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-three\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Orch-week-2-scaled-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Orchestra on stage\" class=\"wp-image-93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Orch-week-2-scaled-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Orch-week-2-scaled-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Orch-week-2-scaled-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Orch-week-2-scaled-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Orch-week-2-scaled-1-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An introduction to orchestra and ensemble performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students&nbsp;must be recommended&nbsp;by their&nbsp;private teacher to ensure that students are ready to begin working with the ensemble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students in the orchestra will develop ensemble and music reading skills as well as gain performance experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have fun with other ASC students while learning to work as part of a team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directed by George Teague<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop noblockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra<\/h2><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cwso.org\/youth-symphony\/\">More Information<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-three col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-three\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/ASI-Sponsors-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Violins arranged in a circle on a cement floor.\" class=\"wp-image-80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/ASI-Sponsors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/ASI-Sponsors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/ASI-Sponsors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/aber-suzuki-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/ASI-Sponsors.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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