Young Beginners
Think how easily a young child learns
a new language and compare this with
how cumbersome it can be for adults.
Adults will simply never duplicate all
the nuances of brand new language
without having experienced the
language as a child. A young child will
quickly absorb a new language or
accent and reproduce it almost
effortlessly.
a new language and compare this with
how cumbersome it can be for adults.
Adults will simply never duplicate all
the nuances of brand new language
without having experienced the
language as a child. A young child will
quickly absorb a new language or
accent and reproduce it almost
effortlessly.
Music is a language. When a young child begins an
instrument with the Suzuki Method, pressure to
succeed is absent. Teaching will involve steps tiny
enough to ensure that every new element is
learned fully in order to fulfill the primary aim of
developing the child's self-esteem and excitement
about seeking and accepting ever greater
challenges. As Dr. Suzuki states, we, as parents and
teachers, must "come down to their physical
limitations and up to their sense of wonder and
awe."
instrument with the Suzuki Method, pressure to
succeed is absent. Teaching will involve steps tiny
enough to ensure that every new element is
learned fully in order to fulfill the primary aim of
developing the child's self-esteem and excitement
about seeking and accepting ever greater
challenges. As Dr. Suzuki states, we, as parents and
teachers, must "come down to their physical
limitations and up to their sense of wonder and
awe."
Children can begin formal training as early
as age three. With the youngest children,
parents make the commitment to learn
along with their child initially. It is a
significant commitment for parents,
involving daily practice, creativity in
assisting the child to find joyful
experiences in the daily practice routine,
playing the Suzuki CD and other recorded
music each day, and communicating with
the teacher to prevent obstacles and
promote a joyful and constructive learning
triangle between parent, child and
teacher. This may sound like a huge
undertaking, but the rewards are deep and
irreplaceable. Research and experience
indicates that you will see your child
growing not only through musical
capability, but in greater physical
coordination, neurological connections in
a variety of subjects, concentration,
enhanced memory, and emotional and
spiritual understanding. In addition,
sharing the joy of music in a daily practice
routine can enhance the bond between
parent and child.
as age three. With the youngest children,
parents make the commitment to learn
along with their child initially. It is a
significant commitment for parents,
involving daily practice, creativity in
assisting the child to find joyful
experiences in the daily practice routine,
playing the Suzuki CD and other recorded
music each day, and communicating with
the teacher to prevent obstacles and
promote a joyful and constructive learning
triangle between parent, child and
teacher. This may sound like a huge
undertaking, but the rewards are deep and
irreplaceable. Research and experience
indicates that you will see your child
growing not only through musical
capability, but in greater physical
coordination, neurological connections in
a variety of subjects, concentration,
enhanced memory, and emotional and
spiritual understanding. In addition,
sharing the joy of music in a daily practice
routine can enhance the bond between
parent and child.
Please see the web page "Suzuki Method" for
an overview of the Suzuki philosophy and
approach. You will also find a listing of
recommended reading materials. It is strongly
recommended that parents, or parents to be,
considering starting lessons for a young child,
read these materials.
an overview of the Suzuki philosophy and
approach. You will also find a listing of
recommended reading materials. It is strongly
recommended that parents, or parents to be,
considering starting lessons for a young child,
read these materials.
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