What is The Suzuki Method?

In a nutshell... it is an approach to learning. This method is based on the concept that musical ability is not an inborn talent, but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability. The potential of every child is unlimited. It follows the basic steps that are experienced when a child learns how to speak their native language.

Some of the basic principles and ingredients of the Suzuki method are:

1. An Early Beginning
2. Parental Involvement
3. Small Steps
4. Repetition
5. Listening
6. Postpone Music Reading until basic skills are well established
7. Learning With Other Children
8. Encouragement, and an Enjoyable Learning Environment
9. Developing the Whole Child

For the next few weeks, each new post I put on this site for you music moms will go into detail of each one.

Your assignment for the week: Use each of these expressions while practicing with your child (when appropriate):
1. "That's coming along nicely"
2. "You're very good at that"
3. "Marvelous!"

Leave a comment on this post and tell us what the reaction of your child was when you used these phrases. Please don't forget to sign your name so we know who you are. THANKS !