In the 1940's. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Japan founded an educational movement based on the premise that every child can be educated. Music training during this prime learning time has also proven an important influence in brain development and general musical growth. Though the Suzuki method has shown amazing musical achievements, Dr. Suzuki's primary purpose is not to produce professional musicians, but to develop every child to his or her highest potential, giving each individual a sense of self worth and sensitivity to others.
Children can begin an instrument as early as age three.
Listening many times a day to recordings of the music to be learned is critical in the learning process. Through this listening children learn to imitate good intonation, tone, and rhythm, as well as absorb the music as part of themselves. The parents observe their child's lessons with the teacher, and continue working with the child at home between lessons. Every Suzuki student learns to play using a repertoire of fine music. It was carefully chosen by Dr. Suzuki for the sequential development of musical and technical skills to be learned.