What is the Suzuki Method®?
The Suzuki Method is used world-wide. The method provides instruction in a wide variety of instruments to include piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp, flute and recorder. The primary purpose of the Suzuki Method of talent training is not necessarily to develop outstanding musicians. The true measure of a successful student, according to Dr. Suzuki, is the quality of the person. The musical instrument is merely a tool to help him or her to become a fine person. That being said, the method can also produce very fine musicians. Dr. Suzuki shows us that every child can succeed and play at a very high level if: 1) A natural method of learning is used, 2) the child is given an early start, 3) the child is surrounded by a rich environment, 4) the child engages in a concentrated study, and 5) the child is exposed to a dedicated instructor. A natural method of learning involves a lot of listening to music, much like children listen to language before they learn to speak. A natural m
