Suzuki Method
Mother-Tongue approach for Piano
find out if it is the right method for your child.
This method is fairly popular for kids and has been in existence for quite some time. It is unique in the sense that, the method is based on the underlying principle of learning based on the Mother-Tongue approach.
This approach has been widely accepted by a lot of students and their parents just because it involves commitment from both of them.
Though this method originated in Japan, it has been gradually spreading and today it has followers across the world. Read on...
Suzuki Method
An Overview
The Suzuki method was developed by Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese violinist and teacher!
Dr. Suzuki believed that if children learnt music the way they learn their mother-tongue, every child would do far better and achieve a high level of musicality.
The basic principle involved is to watch, listen and imitate what is being played. This is the reason you will find children as young as three taking up music using the Suzuki method.
Suzuki Method for Piano
Basic Principles
Parental participation is of immense importance in this method, just because the kids start very young and this technique relies on their natural ability to learn things. Some key points of this method include:
If you'd like to know more about the Suzuki method, please visit the official Suzuki Method site.
The Suzuki Method
Piano Teachers
Since the Suzuki method was originally practiced on the Violin, you would find that there are far more Suzuki string teachers than Suzuki piano teachers. Nevertheless, you may find one in your area, to search for Suzuki piano teachers, visit Suzuki Piano Teacher Central.
The Suzuki Method
Classical Method
For your information, the Suzuki method is a purely classical method. Although classical music is important from a music education perspective, personally I enjoy playing songs across various styles and also enjoy improvising and composing. I am sure a lot of you prefer to do the same!
If you have any experience to share on the Suzuki piano method, please let me know! so that the other readers can benefit from your experience as well.
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