Post by HayleyPope on Jan 5, 2015 15:07:09 GMT
Link to the International Suzuki Association - internationalsuzuki.org/method.htm
"The important elements of the Suzuki approach to instrumental teaching include the following:
An early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries)
The importance of listening to music
Learning to play before learning to read
The involvement of the parent
A nurturing and positive learning environment
A high standard of teaching by trained teachers
The importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way
Core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world
Social interaction with other children: Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music
Goals of the Suzuki Method
The Suzuki method has enabled many children to play music to a high standard. Substantial numbers of Suzuki trained students have indeed become highly acclaimed professional musicians. However, the training of professionals is not the main aim: the emphasis throughout is on the development of the whole child, on education through music. Dr Suzuki himself always said that his wish was to foster the human qualities in the child. At every opportunity he called on politicians, teachers and parents to ensure that the full potential of every child is developed."
"The important elements of the Suzuki approach to instrumental teaching include the following:
An early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries)
The importance of listening to music
Learning to play before learning to read
The involvement of the parent
A nurturing and positive learning environment
A high standard of teaching by trained teachers
The importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way
Core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world
Social interaction with other children: Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music
Goals of the Suzuki Method
The Suzuki method has enabled many children to play music to a high standard. Substantial numbers of Suzuki trained students have indeed become highly acclaimed professional musicians. However, the training of professionals is not the main aim: the emphasis throughout is on the development of the whole child, on education through music. Dr Suzuki himself always said that his wish was to foster the human qualities in the child. At every opportunity he called on politicians, teachers and parents to ensure that the full potential of every child is developed."