Mission

The Edmonton Suzuki Piano School provides musical development to students, parents and teachers, following the Suzuki Method. We seek to create a learning community, which embraces excellence and nurtures the human spirit.

Mandate

• To promote and encourage an overall appreciation of music for all participating members

• To motivate and stimulate growth in the musical skills of children registered in the Edmonton Suzuki Piano School program

• To develop and explore a better understanding of the Suzuki philosophy of music education

• To encourage and provide varied parent education opportunities

• To support teacher training programs

• To communicate to the general public the aims and objectives of the organization

Vision

Edmonton Suzuki Piano School strives to achieve excellence in musical education by enriching and nurturing the human spirit.

Core Values

Every child can “Abilities are developed: they are not inborn. Let us, with perseverance, search for the best ways to develop ability.”

Excellence from the beginning “Always seek finer music, finer performance. Eventually this will change from a learning attitude to a joyful quest which will last throughout our lives.”

Nurturing hearts and minds “First foster the heart, then help the child acquire ability.”

Enriching relationships by building community “The heart that feels music will feel people.”

Promoting lifelong learning “Don’t hurry, don’t rest. Without stopping, without haste, carefully taking one step at a time will surely get you there.”