Suzuki Method
Suzuki method music instruction is based on the natural way that we learned to speak our native language as infants.
Language: We listened to people speaking in our environment.
Music: We listen to the recording of the music at home.
Language: Our first words were simple and short imitations.
Music: Our first lessons use simple and short activities.
Language: Our early attempts were met with praise from our parents.
Music: Our teachers recognize and praise our small improvements.
Language: We built vocabulary by repeating words in different contexts.
Music: We review pieces to recognize their patterns in new pieces.
Language: We learned to tell stories before we could read books.
Music: We learn music by ear and introduce note reading later.
Language: We use language to communicate in society.
Music: We attend group class to learn to play together.
Language: Our first teachers were our parents.
Music: Our parents act as our “home teacher” to help us practice.