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Tuesday: 10AM - 9PM
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Grand Rapids Suzuki Piano, led by Susan Crosser, a registered Suzuki Association of America member since 1980, is dedicated to sharing the beauty of music through the Shinichi Suzuki philosophy. Susan studied with Haruko Kataoka, co-founder of the Suzuki Piano Method, and received instruction from Dr. Suzuki himself. Her Suzuki piano pedagogy Levels 1-7 and beyond are registered with the Suzuki Association of Americas. As an active member of the N.F.M.C. and a faculty member of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Susan has served as the instructor/director of the Blue Lake Suzuki Piano Program for 30 years, and has also developed and taught music history for St. Cecilia for 8 years. Susan's exceptional teaching skills and positive influence have been praised by her students and their families. Whether a young beginner or a retired adult, her kind yet disciplined instruction has helped students of all ages develop fundamental techniques, learn a repertoire of musical compositions, and foster a love for the piano. Highly recommended for those seeking a transformative Suzuki piano experience.
Mrs Crosser has been my son and daughter’s piano teacher for the past fifteen years. She nurtures a love of piano and fosters an appreciation of a beautiful tone. The lessons she imparts on her students not only involve piano skills but also a character of dedication, problem solving, determination, and gratitude. Mrs. Crosser embodies the Suzuki method through the guidance and support she gives to each student, providing them with the means to succeed. Under her tutelage, our children’s piano skills flourished. We are so thankful for this gift of music.
Susan Crosser is an exceptional musician, teacher and all around positive influence on our daughter, who started her Suzuki journey at 3.5 years old and will be turning 6 next month! Our daughter's growth, development and enjoyment of music has skyrocketed with Mrs. Crosser and the Suzuki method. Piano lessons with Mrs. Crosser is one of the best things we committed to as a family. Our daughter practices daily, relishes learning new songs and skills and is already looking forward to Suzuki summer camp at Blue Lake again this summer. Highly recommend!
Susan is a very knowledgeable and encouraging instructor in the Suzuki method. She rightly insists on developing fundamental techniques as you learn the music that systematically builds skills. If you listen and practice, you will learn. As a retired adult I was skeptical about using Suzuki, thinking it is only for children. More than just scales and exercises , I am leaning many pieces that get progressively more complex which enables me to achieve my goal of “learning how to learn the instrument” and develop the skills for a repertoire of musical compositions.