How does the Suzuki method differ from traditional music instruction?
A traditional student typically begins his or her instruction by learning how to read music, and how to play each note on the instrument. A Suzuki method student, on the other hand, learns how to get comfortable with the instrument, and how to play recognizable tunes. The following comparison is very general, as each teacher has his or her own style of instruction. Suzuki Traditional begin learning by rotebegin by note reading play tunes first, then etudes (exercises) laterbegin with etudes, then 6 to 12 months later start playing tunes book 1 includes interesting pieces by Bach, Schumann, Mozart beginning tunes are simple folk melodies teacher, parent and student form a 3-member teamparental involvement is not an integral part of instruction group activities are essential; lessons, performances, play-ins, etc.
A traditional student typically begins his or her instruction by learning how to read music, and how to play each note on the instrument. A Suzuki method student, on the other hand, learns how to get comfortable with the instrument, and how to play recognizable tunes. The following comparison is very general, as each teacher has his or her own style of instruction.
