Professional Development - Suzuki Violin Programs

<body> <ul> <li> <p align="center"><font face="Copperplate31ab" size="4" color="#CC00CC"><b>Suzuki Violin Program Specialists</b></font><b><i><br>  </i>Servicing Private and Public Schools,<br> Learning Centers, Colleges and Universities</b> <ul> <li>Full services; including Suzuki Violin program planning and implementation, <li>Expert assistance in all phases of Suzuki Violin curriculum, staff development, and teacher training, <li>Program assessments and teacher evaluation, <li>On-site workshops / professional development,      <li>Advanced Suzuki Violin teacher training, and,          <li>Support for school and program administrators.<font size="1">            </font><a href="Consult_suzuki_violin_programs.htm" style="color: #FF0000"><b><font face="Futura Md BT" size="2">MORE</font></b></a></li> </ul>  <p align="center"><font size="1"><b>Copyright 1999 - 2007 © R. Coff  / Suzuki Music Academy - <i>All Rights Reserved</i></b></font></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="center"><font color="#CC00CC"><b><font face="Swis721 Cn BT" size="2">Suzuki Music Academy Associates</font><font face="Swis721 Cn BT" size="1"><br> 6005 Stirling Road - Suite 114, Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 33314 - USA - Tel: 954-797-7777<br> </font><font face="Cooper Md BT" size="1">http://www.Suzuki-Violin.com/Consult_Suzuki_Violin/</font></b></font></td> </tr> </table> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="1" width="100%" bordercolor="#000000"> <tr> <td width="50%"><img border="0" src="suzuki_violin-concert_1.jpg" width="242" height="169" alt="Suzuki Violin Children, age 2 - 12, in Concert"></td> <td width="50%"><b><font size="5" color="#090077">ABOUT<br> SUZUKI VIOLIN PROGRAMS</font></b></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="1" width="100%" bordercolor="#000000"> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Arial Narrow" size="2"><b>Over the past 25 years, the Suzuki Violin Method has gone from marginal acceptance to become the dominant and preferred method for classical violin training. </b></font></td> <td width="50%"><img border="0" src="Preshoolers_demonstrate.jpg" width="263" height="157" alt="Suzuki Violin Children in Concert"></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">The tremendous interest in Suzuki Violin programs has been fueled by the much-publicized research into the connection between classical music training and its effect on cognition and general childhood development. Along with the so-called, "Mozart Effect," the recent portrayal of a Suzuki Violin program in the feature film, "Music from the Heart," has also brought new awareness of the value that classical music Suzuki Violin programs can bring to children.</font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Suzuki Violin study has proven to be an ideal classroom activity, enabling students at every grade level to receive valuable musical experience. More and more schools are looking to Suzuki Violin programs as a program of choice.</font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Several elements are largely responsible for the popularity and success of Suzuki Violin programs:</font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Suzuki Violin pedagogy is remarkably effective. Suzuki developed ingenious solutions for acquiring required highly developed skills needed for achieving musical excellence.<br> <br> </font></li> <li><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Suzuki methodology utilizes unique class management techniques, designed to ensure a productive classroom experience.<br> <br> </font></li> <li><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Maximum participation is enabled by using Suzuki Violin Method core repertory and classroom techniques. Suzuki Violin programs operate optimally in group instruction modes, and Suzuki Violin performances can easily involve many students. <br> <br> </font></li> <li><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Even the youngest children are able to begin study by using scaled-down violins that are readily available at a relatively low cost.</font></li> </ul> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="1" width="100%" height="334"> <tr> <td width="50%" height="312" valign="top"> <hr size="4" noshade color="#000000"> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-variant: small-caps"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="4" color="#0000FF">Call ON The Specialists</font></span></b></p> <hr size="4" color="#000000"> <p><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Of course, the success of any Suzuki Violin program relies on good planning and skillful implementation.</font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">Suzuki Music Academy Associates offer full services for creating and upgrading Suzuki Violin programs, including on-site workshops for staff development, curriculum development, assessment, evaluation, and administrative support. </font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3"><a href="suzuki_violin_specialist_richard_coff.htm">Mr. Richard Coff</a> heads the team at Suzuki Violin Program Consulting Services and is primary on-site presenter and teacher trainer. Mr. Coff is uniquely qualified to satisfy the special needs of schools that are creating or upgrading Suzuki Violin programs.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="3">We're here to help you. <a href="Consult_suzuki_violin_submit.htm">Contact</a> us to learn more.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="1"><b> </b></font><b><a href="3_Suzuki_Violin_Programs_Professional_Development.htm"><font face="Swis721 Cn BT" size="3">HOME</font></a></b></p> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div>  <center><font size="2"><b>Copyright © 1999 - 2007  R. Coff / Suzuki Music Academy<br> </b><i> All Rights Reserved </i></font> </centerr> </center> <p align="center"><b><font face="Cooper Md BT" size="1" color="#6600CC"><a href="http://www.Suzuki-Violin.com/Consult_Suzuki_Violin/index.htm">http://www.Suzuki-Violin.com/Consult_Suzuki_Violin/index.htm</a></font></b></p>  <hr size="4" noshade color="#000000"> <center><b><span style="font-variant: small-caps"><font face="Arial" size="4" color="#6600CC">SUZUKI VIOLIN PROGRAM SPECIALIST<br> RICHARD COFF</font></span></b></center> <hr color="#000000" size="4"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="5" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="50%"><b><font face="Arial Narrow" size="3">Eminent educator and author, Mr. Richard Coff, heads Suzuki Violin Programs Consulting Services and is the senior teacher trainer and chief presenter for specialized Suzuki Violin  training and staff development.</font></b></td> <td width="50%"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="suzuki_violin_coff_suzuki.jpg" width="230" height="172" alt="Shinichi Suzuki and Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer Richard Coff"></p> <p align="center"><b><font size="-1" face="Arial">Shinichi Suzuki with Richard Coff<br> - May, 1990 -</font></b></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p><font face="Arial" size="3">Mr. Coff, a New England Conservatory graduate, first received Suzuki Violin teacher training from creator of the Suzuki Violin Method, Shinichi Suzuki, in the 1960's and began his teaching career as a faculty member of the Preparatory Division of Boston's New England Conservatory of Music. He was among the first teachers in America to train young children using the Suzuki Violin Method.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="3"> Drawing on thirty-five years of experience as a Suzuki Violin specialist in the field, Mr. Coff's background is unparalleled. Earning the international reputation as an extraordinarily effective teacher trainer, he is known for his ability to create dynamic presentations that impart Suzuki Violin concepts in easy-to-understand terms. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="3">Fifteen years ago, Mr. Coff founded the American center for Suzuki Violin training, the Suzuki Music Academy, in South Florida and has been the Academy's director, throughout its existence. Children musicians trained at Suzuki Music Academy have been featured in news articles and appeared on national television. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="3">Suzuki Music Academy Associates also draws on the expertise of a handpicked team of administrative and teacher specialists. </font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b><a href="Consult_suzuki_violin_submit.htm">Contact Information</a></b></font>            <font size="1"><b> </b></font><b><a href="Consult_suzuki_violin_main.htm"><font face="Swis721 Cn BT" size="4">HOME</font></a></b></p> <hr size="4" noshade color="#000000"> <p> <center><font size="2"><b>Copyright © 1999 - 2007 R. Coff / Suzuki Music Academy<br> </b><i><b>All Rights Reserved</b></i></font></center> </p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Cooper Md BT" size="1" color="#6600CC">http://www.Suzuki-Violin.com/Consult_Suzuki_Violin/</font></b></p> <hr>   <form action="../_vti_bin/shtml.exe/Consult_Suzuki_Violin/Consult_suzuki_violin_index.htm" method=post name="Consultation" webbot-action="--WEBBOT-SELF--"> <input TYPE="hidden" NAME="VTI-GROUP" VALUE="0"> <input type=hidden name="required" value="Username,Email"> <input type=hidden name="recipient" value="Consult@Suzuki-Method.com"> <input type=hidden name="textform" value="/usr/local/etc/httpd/vhosts/rcoff4/consultform.txt"> <input type=hidden name="subject" value="consult registration"> <p align="center"><b><font size="5"><u><font color="#000099">Suzuki Violin Program Consulting Service<br> </font><br> </u> </font></b><font size="6"><b>HOW TO USE THE SERVICE</b></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua">The <b>Suzuki Violin Program Consultants</b> service is designed to meet the needs of Suzuki Violin programs in various settings and in various stages of planning and development.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua">For many of our clients, phone consultations provide needed assistance. Those who are in the preliminary planning phase of developing a Suzuki Violin Program and some who need advice at a subsequent phase can find this to be a cost-effective way to use the service. If this suits your needs, go to the section, <a href="#Appointments for Telephone Consultation">Appointments for Telephone Consultation</a>, to make necessary arrangements.</font></p> <p align="left"> <font face="Book Antiqua"> For those requiring comprehensive professional development services, on-site workshops held at your facilities are available.   </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Book Antiqua"><b>Suzuki Violin Program On-Site Workshops</b></font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua">For programs just starting out, we offer a course of on-site workshops. These are given once every two weeks, over a semester. </font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua">Semester units are progressively sequenced, corresponding to incremental classroom semesters. Units are modeled on the Talent Education School developed in Japan by Shinichi Suzuki. </font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua">Direct and interactive presentations cover applied and theoretical Suzuki pedagogy / methodology.</font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua">Curriculum emphasizes practical steps for building and maintaining a successful program. </font></p> <p><i><font face="Book Antiqua">Established programs requiring special on-site services can arrange for customized workshops to upgrade programs and address specific needs.</font></i></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua">The cost for the services of an on-site instructor is $1000 per day plus travel expenses. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Book Antiqua"><b>Setting Up Workshops </b></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Book Antiqua">Prospective clients needing on-site workshops should arrange to have an initial telephone consultation. A telephone session can be an extremely cost-effective way to assess key points, including the following:</font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Book Antiqua">your short-term, intermediate, and long-range goals, </font></li> </ul> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Book Antiqua">resources available to you and your program's needs, </font></li> </ul> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Book Antiqua">options that will accomplish your objectives,<br> </font></li> </ul> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Book Antiqua">role we can play assisting you in starting a new Suzuki Violin program or upgrading an existing program, and,<br> </font></li> </ul> <ul> <li> <font size="3" face="Book Antiqua">fee schedule for any special services required. </font></li> </ul> <hr noshade size="4" color="#FF00FF"> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Book Antiqua"><b><a name="Appointments for Telephone Consultation">Appointments for Telephone Consultation</a></b></font></p> <p><font face="Book Antiqua"><font size="3">Phone consultation cost, (maximum one hour), is an $88 flat fee. To arrange for the telephone consultation, you need to do the following</font>:</font></p> <ol> <li><font face="Book Antiqua">Complete<font size="3"> and submit the online form, below. We process submitted forms, as they are received and then contact you, at the e-mail address you have provided.<br> <br> </font></font></li> <li><font face="Book Antiqua"><font size="3">Prior to appointed consultation by phone, <b> $88 payment in US funds by check, payable to "Suzuki Music Academy,"</b> is required</font> and needs to be sent to the following address:<font size="3">  </font></font></li> </ol> <dl> <dd><b><font face="Book Antiqua">    Suzuki Violin Programs Consulting Service</font></b></dd> <dd><b><font face="Book Antiqua">    c/o Suzuki Music Academy </font></b></dd> <dd><b><font face="Book Antiqua">    6005 Stirling Road - Suite 114</font></b></dd> <dd><b><font face="Book Antiqua">    Ft Lauderdale / Davie, FL  33314</font></b></dd> </dl> <p align="center"><font face="Book Antiqua">================================================</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Book Antiqua"><b>Application for Telephone Consultation</b></font></p> <dl> <dd> <table> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">Name</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="Username"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">Position or Title</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="UserPosition"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">School / Organization</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="UserSchool"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">Street Address</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="UserStreet"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">City </font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="UserCity"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">State and Zip Code</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="UserState"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">Telephone</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="UserTel"> </font> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Book Antiqua">E-mail Address</font> <td><font face="Book Antiqua"><input type="text" size="35" maxlength="256" name="Email"> </font> </tr> </table> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dd><strong><font face="Book Antiqua">Enter any additional comments in the space provided below:</font></strong> <dl> <dd> <p align="center"><font face="Book Antiqua"><textarea name="Comments" rows="12" cols="80"></textarea></font></dd> </dl> </dd> </dl> <p align="center"><input type="submit" value="Submit Application for Consultutation">                                         <input type="reset" value="Clear Form"> </p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center"> <a href="3_Suzuki_Violin_Programs_Professional_Development.htm"><b><font size="4">Return to Home Page</font></b></a></p> <p align="center"> <font face="Cooper Md BT" size="2" color="#000000">http://www.Suzuki-Violin.com/Consult_Suzuki_Violin/</font></p> </form> <hr> <h5 align="center">Copyright © 1999 - 2007 R. 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