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The
Suzuki Method is a Japanese Method developed in the 1940's by Dr.
Shinichi Suzuki. It is based on Japanese Parenting, Teaching and learning
principles. The teacher works together with the parent teaching the
child music the same way they learn to speak.
Dr. Suzuki developed his method by using Mozart's Twinkle variations
to teach students the mastery of the violin. Students learn absolute
perfect technique from the beginning in a familiar and fun way. Suzuki
believed that if a child can learn their language through listening
to adults speak, then they can learn to play the violin or piano through
listening to the recording and modeling students they observe. This
is referred to as the "Mother Tongue" approach.
In April of 1964 Dr. Suzuki introduced his unique method of string
training called "Talent Education" to America. He brought
his young violinists to America to show that any child can learn to
play the violin. The aim of the Suzuki program is to give young people
the experience of playing great music together or individually and
in becoming increasingly sensitive to all that is beautiful and artistic
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