It is extremely important that the 'main Suzuki parent' can attend every lesson where possible with their child. However, I appreciate that there may be rare occasions when you are unable to attend. In these cases - yes, a nanny or relative can bring your child to the lesson, but they should be prepared to take notes and videos to pass on to you.

The Suzuki philosophy can and is very successfully applied to all ages and levels of playing. At the heart of the method is the discipline of daily listening and review. At any level of playing we need to listen to high quality recordings and continuously review techniques. Suzuki teachers are highly qualified professionals who have undergone many years of training to teach beginners to advanced students (diploma / post Grade 8 level).

If your child is able to sit fairly quietly and calmly for an observation lesson of one of my pupils (for around 10-15mins), then this is a good sign. If you think they are unable to do this then it may be better to wait 6 months or so. Typically the best time to start is around the age 4-6 but I do occasionally take younger pupils if they are ready.

Yes, and they all do extremely well. When, depends on the age of the child. We typically dont bother with the early Grades and start with Grade 4. Many children reach a high level of playing at an early age (e.g. Book 4 by age 5 or 6) but are not yet ready for a formal exam, so it is often more appropraite to wait until the child is a little older. Sight-reading and scales are worked on from the beginning so that when the time comes to do an exam the children are ready.

Termly fees are on average £380 per child which includes all individual lessons, groups and concerts. There is also a yearly membership fee per family of £96 to the London Suzuki Group. The cost of a standard student violin set up with dominant strings is around £100-120. Once a child becomes more advanced, you will be spending a more inthe region of £300-£4000 to get a decent instrument, but there are rental / loan schemes which can be more affordable. The LSG also offer scholarships for families under a certain income threshold.