About Suzuki
Dr. Suzuki would be the first to say that he didn't invent anything new. He observed children and put together the elements of good teaching.
The most important part of the philosophy is the belief that all children can achieve a high level of playing. That is not to say that all will feel or respond to music in the same way, for each child is treated as an individual.
The way this potential is activated is through the environment, specifically playing the CDs of the child's study repertoire and also exposure to live performances.
Repetition is a very powerful tool in developing a skill. Dr. Kataoka is fond of saying that "Suzuki Method means practice (repetition) starts after it is good."
The parent is the child's best helper. By enlisting the parent's help, Suzuki teachers can help their students make rapid progress because there is daily reinforcement.
Another element of the Suzuki Method is the breaking down of skills into small packages which the child can easily master. Each skill is presented in a variety of ways (aural, verbal, tactile, visual) until the child can do it successfully.
The most important part of the philosophy is the belief that all children can achieve a high level of playing. That is not to say that all will feel or respond to music in the same way, for each child is treated as an individual.
The way this potential is activated is through the environment, specifically playing the CDs of the child's study repertoire and also exposure to live performances.
Repetition is a very powerful tool in developing a skill. Dr. Kataoka is fond of saying that "Suzuki Method means practice (repetition) starts after it is good."
The parent is the child's best helper. By enlisting the parent's help, Suzuki teachers can help their students make rapid progress because there is daily reinforcement.
Another element of the Suzuki Method is the breaking down of skills into small packages which the child can easily master. Each skill is presented in a variety of ways (aural, verbal, tactile, visual) until the child can do it successfully.