FAQ: What is Suzuki Method?
Suzuki Method is a methodology based on the mother tongue language or talent education, developed by a Shinichi Suzuki. Our method focuses on immersing the child in a nurturing environment so they can develop musical skills with ease. Children learn to talk by being surrounded by people speaking and hearing the language, we follow this principal in surrounding the child in a nurturing and musical environment so that may play an instrument with ease.
FAQ: Will my child learn to sightread?
Yes! Your child will learn how to sightread but before they develop those skills they must first develop a strong foundation of basic musical skills such as rhythm, pitch and technique on the instrument. Just like a child who learns to speak before they learn to read, so does your child need to learn how to play before learning to sightread.
FAQ: Who is Shinichi Suzuki?
FAQ: Who is Shinichi Suzuki?
Shinichi Suzuki was a Japanese musician, philosopher, and educator and the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education and developed a philosophy for educating people of all ages and abilities.
He was raised by one of the biggest violin manufacturers in Japan but didn't start learning to play the violin until age 18. He quickly discovered a passion for music, studying with some of the most famous violinists in history, including being close friends with Albert Einstein who also played the violin. After the devastation of World War 2 Suzuki became passionate about teaching children and after discovering the ease with which children pick up language skills just by being surrounded by it, he started using this concept to teach violin to children. The Suzuki movement or 'Talent Education' was revolutionary and started spreading to other parts of the world, changing the way people thought about learning an instrument. Suzuki was very dedicated in building character in his students through music education, "Character first, ability second."
Suzuki passed away on the 26th January 1998 at the age of 99.
Shinichi Suzuki was a Japanese musician, philosopher, and educator and the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education and developed a philosophy for educating people of all ages and abilities.
He was raised by one of the biggest violin manufacturers in Japan but didn't start learning to play the violin until age 18. He quickly discovered a passion for music, studying with some of the most famous violinists in history, including being close friends with Albert Einstein who also played the violin. After the devastation of World War 2 Suzuki became passionate about teaching children and after discovering the ease with which children pick up language skills just by being surrounded by it, he started using this concept to teach violin to children. The Suzuki movement or 'Talent Education' was revolutionary and started spreading to other parts of the world, changing the way people thought about learning an instrument. Suzuki was very dedicated in building character in his students through music education, "Character first, ability second."
Suzuki passed away on the 26th January 1998 at the age of 99.
Shinichi Suzuki was a Japanese musician, philosopher, and educator and the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education and developed a philosophy for educating people of all ages and abilities.
He was raised by one of the biggest violin manufacturers in Japan but didn't start learning to play the violin until age 18. He quickly discovered a passion for music, studying with some of the most famous violinists in history, including being close friends with Albert Einstein who also played the violin. After the devastation of World War 2 Suzuki became passionate about teaching children and after discovering the ease with which children pick up language skills just by being surrounded by it, he started using this concept to teach violin to children. The Suzuki movement or 'Talent Education' was revolutionary and started spreading to other parts of the world, changing the way people thought about learning an instrument. Suzuki was very dedicated in building character in his students through music education, "Character first, ability second."
Suzuki passed away on the 26th January 1998 at the age of 99.
FAQ: What books will my child need?
FAQ: What books will my child need?
If your child is starting to learn violin they will need "Suzuki Violin Vol 1" with the CD, "Twinkle Games Book", a book to write notes in and of course a correctly sized violin. If you're unsure what size your child needs they will be sized in their first lesson, violin hire is also an excellent option as children often grow fast and will require different sizes throughout their musical journey. Additional books they will need later on include "Stepping Stones" and "I Can Read Music Vol 1" but you will find out in the lesson when they are needed. All of these books can be provided in the lesson.
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If your child is starting to learn piano they will need "Suzuki Piano Vol 1" with the CD, a book to write notes in a piano with weighted keys at home for practice.