Princeton String Academy

Understanding the Suzuki Method

The Suzuki Method, as it is commonly called here in the US, is not about perfect children and perfect parents.

It's about practice, perseverance and patience, three things that are sometimes in short supply even in the most dedicated Suzuki households.

World famous violinist Itzhak Perlman hated practicing as a child.

His wife, Toby Perlman, also a violinist and a music educator, reminds us that practicing is the hardest thing we ever do.

"...every child is born with ability, and that talent can be educated, if we begin early enough, placing the child in the proper environment."
Marvin Rabin, American music educator.

We know all students learn well when allowed to develop at their own pace and given the proper encouragement, along with healthy doses of constructive practice! Read about some of our First Stringers, those students who have proven Suzuki's maxim: "All children have talent."

Here are short answers to parents' questions about playing, performing, practicing and other philosophies of Talent Education.

For more information, see our reading list.

• Practicing
• Performing
• Playing
• Reviewing
• Encouraging Creativity
• Listening
• Proficiency
• Responsibility

 

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