TALENT EDUCATION

Dr. Suzuki's goals reach beyond music. He sought to build noble souls, develop an appreciation of beauty, give a sense of purpose to life, and help children become fine human beings. 

Born in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, Dr. Suzuki recognized that children learn their mother tongue effortlessly and joyfully. His method, now practiced worldwide, proved every child can develop remarkable musical ability. 

The Suzuki Method is internationally recognized, providing opportunities for students, parents, and teachers to learn and collaborate worldwide. 

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Parents attend lessons and serve as the "home teacher" during the week, learning the instrument alongside their child and creating a nurturing shared experience. 

EARLY BEGINNING 

The early years are crucial for developing mental processes and muscle coordination. Listening begins at birth; formal lessons may start at age three or four. It is never too late to begin. 

LISTENING EVERY DAY

Listening to music daily - especially the Suzuki repertoire - allows the child to know the pieces before they begin to play them, just as children hear language before they speak. 

REPETITION AND MASTERY 

Children don't learn a word and discard it. They add it to their vocabulary and use it in new ways. The same is true in music - pieces are revisited and enriched, not abandoned. 

ENCOURAGEMENT AND RESPECT

Each child's efforts are met with sincere praise. Every child learns at their own pace, building confidence through the mastery of each small step and finding joy in the process.

LEARNING WITH OTHERS

In addition to private lessons, students participate in regular group classes and performances, learning from and with their peers in an atmosphere of generosity and cooperation. 

GRADED REPERTOIRE

Pieces in the Suzuki repertoire present technical challenges within the context of beautiful music - not dry exercises - just as children learn language through real communication. 

LEARNING BY EAR FIRST

Suzuki students learn to play by ear first, and begin reading music once they're comfortable on their instrument - mirroring how children learn to speak before they read. 

"Talent can be learned. Ability can be developed."
- Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998)