Traditional methods involve learning to read the printed musical score from the first lessons. Traditional students usually learn to play slowly; just as a child learns to read letters and words slowly and surely. Choose the traditional method instruction for your child when your child is an older beginner, a transfer student, or you have no interest or time in learning to play yourself. In the Suzuki method the mother (or adult attending the lesson) learns much of the music right along with the student.

Begninning students 6 and older and in first grade do well in a traditional reading method when accompanied by their parent. Success is inhibited when the child is left to attend lessons alone. Therefore, any child under ten years of age who is a true beginner will need to have a parent attend lessons, take notes, and be actively engaged in their daily practice.

The Method books used are chosen with particular regard for each child and their learning style. Some popular ones are Faber and Faber, Noona - European Method, Bastien, and Pace.

Transfer students trained traditionally are evaluated on their breadth of repertoire from Baroque through Contemporary styles. It is important to obtain a balance of musical styles as well as supplemental material including technique, scales and theory.

Technical studies are taught to even the youngest traditional beginner. Starting with scales, then etudes, then Burgmuller, Czerny and Hanon, improving finger independance and dexterity is paramount to a beautiful, relaxed, and singing tone.