As a beginning teacher she experimented with various methods before opting for the traditional approach. At most, they have a little trouble with the mathematical side of music theory. As far as I'm concerned, you're giving someone a precious gift when you teach them to read music. Working in a group Suzuki pupils are taught in a combination of group and individual lessons, which is another departure from traditional methods. It provides social interaction and gives children the satisfaction of ensemble playing in a non-competitive way.
Traditional teachers prefer to have students working alone on improving their skill.
After all, the physical relationship between body and instrument can't be altered much. Both methods focus on meticulous work methods, with attention to detail and purity of line, although the Suzuki method has a Zen component similar to that used in martial arts teaching. Traditional teachers have their own favourite areas of concentration, some focussing more on sound quality, others on accuracy or agility. Parent involvement Stathopoulos emphasizes parental involvement in the Suzuki programme- the last major departure from traditional teaching. The parents must be present at every lesson and take note of all relevant points.