Yukio Lake Joins Presser Performing Arts Center as Piano instructor in the Suzuki method Book I
Ms. Lake will be offering lessons on Sunday afternoons and Wednesdays
Currently her schedule is full, please call to be put on the waiting list. 573-581-5592

Basic Tenets of The Suzuki Method

• Every child can learn an early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries)
• Each step of the way must be mastered and maintained
• Listening is of the utmost importance
• Positive parental involvement is crucial
• Music reading is introduced after basic aural and technical skills are established
• learning to play before learning to read
• a nurturing and positive learning environment
• a high standard of teaching by trained teachers
• the importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way
• core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world
• social interaction with other children: Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music

Home Practice

• Practice Time – Parents should practice with the child at home daily. A regular time is most effective. Listening to the Suzuki recording should be done daily.
• Jumping ahead – Never work on more than the assignment. It is often detrimental when a child “goes ahead” without the teacher’s guidance.

Tuition

• Lessons are $14.00 per 30 minute lesson

Recommended Books

• Nurtured By Love By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
• Ability Development From Age Zero By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
• To Learn With Love By William and Constance Starr

Master Teacher Melissa Peterson joins Presser Performing Arts Center to provide private voice lessons.

Ms. Peterson will be offering lessons on Thursdays
Ms. Peterson has a Masters Degree in Voice Performance, a Bachelors Degree in Voice Performance, and she teaches voice at Maryville University and the Community Music School of Webster University. Ms. Peterson serves as the Assistant Executive Director of the Innsbrook Institute & Music Festival.
For more information please call 573-581-5592 or if you'd like to email Ms Peterson email her at melissapeterson08@gmail.com

Master Teacher Ned Horner joins Presser Performing Arts Center as violin instructor.

Mr. Horner will be offering lessons on Sundays.

Mr. Horner has a Masters Degree in Violin Performance, a Masters Degree in Conducting, a Bachelors Degree in Violin Performance, and serves as the assistant conductor of the Columbia Civic Orchestra.  For more information call 573-581-5592 or email Mr. Horner at nedhorner@gmail.com.

Presser Performing Arts Center & Mexico Area Community Theatre presents:
Fine Arts Camp 2010, July 5-18 (2weeks)
ages included: 3rd grade graduates – college students

AUDITIONS for camp will be held April 5-6 
Monday & Tuesday 6:30 pm at Presser Performing Arts Center
900 South Jefferson

Click here for more information about Auditions!

Students learn self-confidence, communication skills and self-expression through the art of drama, acting, singing, and dancing.
Scholarships are available.

July 5-18
Production Dates: July 17 7:00 pm & July 18 2:00 pm
for tickets click below