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Group Classes - West Loop (Summer 2025) Strings Beginning Suzuki-Alegre Cello

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Start date: Tuesday, June 17 2025.

Schedule:

 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 5:55 PM ,

 From June 17, 2025 until August 5, 2025 ,

 Room 231 ,

 Claire Bachman ,

Resource person: Nicole Hernandez (nhernandez@meritmusic.org)

Location: Room 231 | 38 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL, 60607

Description:

Merit's Beginning Suzuki-Alegre Cello classes focus on the foundations of proper string technique, basic musical concepts, and performance skills in a small group setting that works in harmony with your child’s private lesson routine. Suzuki-Alegre students benefit from the pairing of the Suzuki method with a diverse array of music. 

Your child will learn the following skills:  

  • Proper posture and hand position  
  • Critical listening skills   
  • How to produce a clear, consistent tone  

Students in the Suzuki-Alegre Program are required to enroll in private lessons in conjunction with their group class. This method is proven to have outstanding results for young string players. Learn more about private violin lessons at Merit here.  

Regular parent attendance at all private lessons and group classes is required for students up to age 10.  For students age 11 and up, please confirm the parent attendance requirements for your child with both your group class and private lesson teachers.  

Don’t forget your instrument! Every student will need their own instrument before the first day of class. Check out Merit's Music & Instrument Library to learn about your instrument rental options, or contact Strings Program Manager, Nicole Hernandez (nhernandez@meritmusic.org), for instrument purchase recommendations. 

Questions? Visit our Student & Parent Resources page and don’t hesitate to contact us at studentservices@meritmusic.org.  

Mandatory membership(s):

  • Summer 2025 Registration Fee

Available spots: 8/8

Price: $365.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 6 - 9 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Regular parent attendance is required for this class. Students in the Suzuki-Alegre Program are required to enroll in private lessons for the corresponding Academic Year/Semester. Regular parent attendance is required for private lessons.

Tags: Beginners Strings

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