Common to both Suzuki and Kodaly approaches is the belief that the values and the wisdom of a culture are transmitted through its music and that all children can be educated to participate in the music of their culture. Both pedagogues developed child-friendly systems of music education that respected the natural learning abilities of young children. Before entering a class of five-year-olds Suzuki would say: “I must come down to their physical limitations and up to their sense of awe.” Kodaly also had great respect for the learning abilities of the young child and also worked out a sequence of repertoire and skills that honored the learning process.

Miss Diane is committed to their ideal that all children can learn to a very high level, and carefully leads each student through a well thought out curriculum that leads to the mastery of the violin and college level musicianship skills. She enjoys each step that a student takes on this journey.

As much fun as toddlers have in Miss Diane’s Pre-Twinkle Violin Program, some of her most passionate students are senior citizens. They appreciate her ability to break down the complex physical movements required in a stringed instrument into steps that they can master. They also appreciate her patience and playfulness as they discover together the joy of mastering this instrument.