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The Suzuki method explained in 8 points.
in Alan K. Duncan (Suzuki genitore)
- Shinichi Suzuki created his method in order to promote world peace through music. Nothing like music promotes the exchange of cultures, its language is able to overcome geographical boundaries. He thought that raising and educating children through music would promote the creation of empathy and cooperation among men.
- Suzuki believed that talent was not the prerogative of a few. The Suzuki method does not aim to find “the pearl in the oyster”, but to use the patient and industrious work of the gardener, that is, a consistent and methodical work that brings out the musical abilities of each child.
- The acquisition of musical language occurs in the child as the learning of the mother tongue. Every child is able to learn his mother tongue by acquiring all the slightest nuances through listening and imitation, surrounded by the approval and trust of adults.
- Reading music comes later. Children do not learn to speak by studying the alphabet or memorizing participles and prepositions. They learn by listening, and even when Teacher Suzuki introduces them to reading, the training of their ears will continue to be at the center of the teaching activity.
- Talent education is based on the functioning of the “Suzuki triangle”. Cooperation between child, teacher and parent is fundamental for the success of the educational action where each of the protagonists has a very specific role.
- Suzuki believes that it is important to review and refine the pieces of music that the child has previously learned. The child's ability increases as he learns new pieces, but by revisiting the ones he has previously learned he will be able to apply new techniques, refine them better and better and will always have a repertoire at hand.
- Suzuki preferred steady progress to rapid progress. “Without haste and without pause!” was his motto. Gradual repertoire, daily practice and listening, excellent teacher training, positive and patient feedback from parents are the keys to steady progress.
- Suzuki believed that students learn more when they are together. Group lessons are as important as individual lessons. When children play together, they not only encourage and stimulate each other, but they also perfect rhythm, intonation, and all other musical skills.