Suzuki Lessons
Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.
Shinichi Suzuki
“Children can play very well. We must try to make them splendid in heart and mind also” Shinichi Suzuki
Suzuki Method
Founded by Shinichi Suzuki in Japan, the Suzuki Method is based on the observation that young children naturally learn to speak their native language through listening, repetition, and encouragement. Suzuki applied these principles to music education, developing a method where children learn to play instruments through extensive listening to recordings, active parental involvement, a positive learning environment, group classes, and more. Below are some examples, followed by more detailed explanations of these concepts. Here is a link about Suzuki: Shinichi Suzuki | Suzuki Association of the Americas
Positive Environment and Performances
I started my own daughter when she was 4. She has now grown up to become a wonderful violinist.Being raised with the Suzuki method has made it easy for her to memorize complex music pieces,a skill that isn’t as easy for us, who have learned the traditional way.
Group classes and Review
Group classes enhance learning, brings motivation and enjoyment. I will offer group classes once a month during the school year. The children learn to play together, deepen skills and learn new once.
Review is fundamental in learning not only to be able to always have a song ready to perform, but it is one way to strengthen what has been learned and prepare for new material. Each song is a stepping stone for the next one.
Individual Lessons
Individual instruction is vitally important especially for an complex instrument like a violin. As younger the child as more they need their parents to be their hometeacher. There is nor foreknowledge necessary a the parent will get all the instruction in the lessons. I use the step by Step material ,which includes detailed practice support and music to play with.How much a parent is involved depends on the age and maturity level of the child.But even a teenager might need a reminder at times..
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Here is a link to the SAA,which has a lot of information about the method : About the Suzuki Method | Suzuki Association of the Americas
Mother-Tongue Approach
The method is based on the idea that children can learn music in the same way they learn their native language—through listening, imitation, and repetition.
Early Start
It encourages starting musical education at a very young age, sometimes as early as three or four years old.
Listening
Students listen to music daily to internalize the pieces they will learn to play, much like how they learn to speak by listening to those around them.
Parental Involvement
Parents are highly involved in the learning process. They attend lessons, help with practice at home, and sometimes learn to play the instrument alongside their child.
Step by Step Mastery
The method emphasizes mastering one step at a time, ensuring that the student has a solid foundation before moving on to more complex tasks.
Review
Constant repetition is used to reinforce skills and techniques. Pieces are often reviewed and played multiple times even after they are learned.
Reading Music
While the method initially emphasizes playing by ear, reading music is gradually introduced as the student becomes more proficient with their instrument.
Positive Environment
The approach focuses on creating a positive and encouraging environment, where praise and support are central to the learning process
Group Lessons and Performances
Group lessons and performances are common, fostering a sense of community and allowing students to learn from and motivate each other
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