What is the Suzuki Method?

Characteristics of the Suzuki Method & Talent Education

  • Mother Tongue Approach
  • Parent Involvement & Home Environment
  • Early Beginning
  • Listening
  • Step-by-Step Learning
  • Repetition & Review
  • Encouragement/Positive Reinforcement
  • Group Learning
  • Graded Repertoire
  • Delayed Reading
  • Teacher Qualifications

 
What makes the Suzuki Method unique?

  • Suzuki teachers believe that musical ability can be developed in all children.
  • Students begin at young ages.
  • Parents play an active role in the learning process.
  • Children become comfortable with the instrument before learning to read music.
  • Technique is taught in the context of pieces rather than through technical exercises.
  • Pieces are refined through constant review.
  • Students perform frequently, individually and in groups.