The Suzuki Method is based on the principle that all children possess ability and that this ability can be developed and enhanced through a nurturing environment. All children learn to speak their own language with relative ease and if the same natural learning process is applied in teaching other skills, these can be acquired as successfully. Suzuki referred to the process as the Mother Tongue Method and to the whole system of pedagogy as Talent Education.
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.
Suzuki’s dream
It was Sinichi Suzuki's dream and plan(hence the Suzuki Method) that through the study of music/instruments, children would develop the following qualities:
1. Self esteem
2. Self-discipline
3. Perseverance
4. Diligence
5. Responsibility
6. Healthy self-confidence
7. Respect for others and self
8. Ability to praise and to receive praise
9. Attention to detail
10. Intellectual development
11. Ability to forgive oneself when a mistake is made
12. Emotional maturity
13. Humility
14. The value of repetition
15. Strong and healthy relationship in the family
16. Emotional and relational growth in the family
17. Appreciation of the Arts and an awareness of the value of the Arts in society
18. Strong work ethic
19. Relational maturity
20. Understanding delayed gratification
21. Ability to multi-task
22. An understanding of human limitations
23. Memory skills
24. Appreciation of BEAUTY
24. And, a goal to keep in mind daily:
TO BUILD A BETTER HUMAN BEING
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.
Suzuki’s dream
It was Sinichi Suzuki's dream and plan(hence the Suzuki Method) that through the study of music/instruments, children would develop the following qualities:
1. Self esteem
2. Self-discipline
3. Perseverance
4. Diligence
5. Responsibility
6. Healthy self-confidence
7. Respect for others and self
8. Ability to praise and to receive praise
9. Attention to detail
10. Intellectual development
11. Ability to forgive oneself when a mistake is made
12. Emotional maturity
13. Humility
14. The value of repetition
15. Strong and healthy relationship in the family
16. Emotional and relational growth in the family
17. Appreciation of the Arts and an awareness of the value of the Arts in society
18. Strong work ethic
19. Relational maturity
20. Understanding delayed gratification
21. Ability to multi-task
22. An understanding of human limitations
23. Memory skills
24. Appreciation of BEAUTY
24. And, a goal to keep in mind daily:
TO BUILD A BETTER HUMAN BEING