The Suzuki Method is a method of teaching music conceived and executed by Japanese violinist and pedagogue Shin’ichi Suzuki (1898–1998) dating from the mid-20th century. His vision is to holistically develop each child’s character through the study of music. It is comprised three unique and equally important areas:
- The mother-tongue method, based on his language acquisition theories, which mirrors the way very young children learn to speak by instinctively drawing from the environment they are in.
- All people are capable of learning from their environment.Young children possess a remarkable ability to imitate much of what they see and hear.
- By listening to good-quality recordings of Suzuki method music every day, the child will develop an awareness for beautiful tone, clear rhythm, proper intonation, and musical expressiveness from the very beginning.
- The Suzuki Triangle: The strong bonded triangle between teacher, parents and child.
- It is necessarily partner with the Parents to create a learning environment for their children. The Suzuki method is about the learning partnerships between Teacher, Parent & Child, what we refer to as the Suzuki Triangle.
- Parents are the teacher assistant at home 7 days in a week who greatly influence the outcome of their children and the abilities they learn. This opportunity is presented to parents daily.
- Parents need present the lesson and take the notes in order to assistant the child practicing at home.
- Repertoire repetition
- Constant repetition is essential in learning to play an instrument. Children do not learn a word or piece of music and then discard it. They add it to their vocabulary or repertoire, gradually using it in new and more sophisticated ways
- Daily practice is vital to the ability to play well. The brain and body develop fluency, skills are sharpened, musicality is improved and one’s heart is inspired with confidence.