Twinkler Program
This program is designed for violin students with no experience or students in Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio.
Get The Best Start
Our Twinkler Program is designed for violin students with no experience or those studying Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio. This is a half day program that ends by noon, although families are welcome to stay for the afternoon concerts and parent talks. This program is open to all ages, however most students will be 8 and under. Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult the entire time.
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Twinkler Curriculum
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Each student will have three classes from 9AM to 12PM per day, which include:
Masterclass: A semi-private lesson where the student has one on one instruction from a teacher while other students observe. This class is limited to four students of the same instrument and level.
Group Class: A larger class where many violin students practice foundational skills together.
Dalcroze Class: A music and movement class that inspires expression and musicality.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in the following:
Performance in the Twinkler Concert on Friday
An invitation to attend concerts, recitals and parent talks in the afternoon.
Option to add on Art Class in the afternoon when registering.
Dalcroze students looking inside the piano.
Twinkler Sample Schedule
Each class meets 4 times over the week. The cafeteria is open for one hour at each meal time and meals must be purchased ahead of time through registration.
Monday
9:00AM Welcome
10:00AM Twinkler Meet & Greet
11:00AM Class Period: Master Class
12:00PM Lunch Break (Students may leave campus after their last class period).
Optional events include a 1:30PM Daily Concert Hour, 4:30PM Parent Talks.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
On Monday there is a 9AM Welcome Ceremony, followed by a Twinkler Meet & Greet at 10AM. Student’s first class period may meet at 11AM. Each class meets 4 times over the week. The cafeteria is open for one hour at each meal time and meals must be purchased ahead of time through registration.
9:00AM Group Class
10:00AM Dalcroze
11:00AM Masterclass
12:00PM Lunch Break (Students may leave campus after their last class period).
Optional events include a 1:30PM Daily Concert Hour, 4:30PM Parent Talks.
Friday
9:00AM Group Class
10:00AM Dalcroze
11:00AM Twinkler Concert
Schedule is subject to change.
Twinkler Frequently asked questions
My child has never played a violin before, can they attend this program?
Yes! This program is designed for beginners through the Twinkle Variations. Some students will have experience at a home studio, others will have just started. If this is your first time with the violin, expect to learn basic skills such as bow hold, left hand technique, and general setup. If your child is finishing Twinkle Theme at the time of registration, we may recommend moving up to the Foundational Program.
Does my child need a violin?
It depends. If your child is a total beginner then you will not need a violin. It is standard for Suzuki students to begin without an instrument. We assure parents that your child will still enjoy their experience, with or without an instrument to start. We hope by the end of the week that total beginners will be excited to continue their violin journey with a home teacher and return to LASI the following summer!
If you are already taking lessons we will work with whatever your home teacher has suggested. Many students with a home teacher will already be using a violin, in which case we would expect families to have a violin already. LASI will not be providing violin rentals during the week of institute, however we have vendors on site if you are interested in purchasing, but we recommend you do this with the guidance of a home teacher.
Do I need to attend with my child?
Yes, LASI is a family retreat. Parents will be studying the violin alongside their child. It is critical that parents attend institute with their child to experience all the benefits of studying Suzuki Method. Because campus is a college campus and classes are spread out, children must be supervised while on campus by an accompanying adult.
My child is beginning their violin studies at LASI, can you recommend a home teacher for them to continue lessons?
We recommend using the Find a Suzuki Teacher search tool on the Suzuki Association of the Americas website. You can search by Zip Code and also view each teacher’s qualifications and training. You may also reach out to our admin team with more questions.
Find more questions answered on our FAQ or reach out to the admin team.
Graduated Twinkles? Join the Foundational Program
The Foundational Program is designed for students who have graduated the Twinkle Variations through the first Suzuki volumes.
Violin Books 1-3
Viola & Cello Books 1-2