Even though they may decide to pursue other carreer choices, students who have started in a Suzuki program develop a lifelong love, understanding and involvement with music. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki began developing his system of music education in Japan in the 1930's. Suzuki believes that all children are born with high potential and that their fate is in their parents' hands. The idea that musical talent is an inherited trait may have developed because many so-called prodigies of the past grew up with intense exposure to music in families with one or more performers. This 'second language' of music then developed naturally at a very young age.
All young children have the natural ability to learn easily by imitation and repetition.
Given the proper training and environment, every child can learn to play an instrument. Since each child develops at his own rate, some will progress more quickly than others, but each can learn to play well at his highest level of accomplishment. An early start The best time for children to begin musical training is between the ages of four and eight when the brain is growing and absorbs the most. Parental participation Parents are attracted to the Suzuki Method because they value quality time with their children and actively seek opportunities to spend time teaching and nurturing their little ones in meaningful ways. The success of the method is due to the parents, the environment they create in the home and their dedication to continuing the role of teacher at home by practicing with the child, playing the recordings and patiently encouraging the child each day.