Suzuki Method

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The motto of the Suzuki method and philosophy is “Every child can.”  Talent is learned, not inborn.  This applies to students of any age.  Anyone can learn if they apply time and practice.  There are no failures. Each student has their own learning rate and learning style.  It is the teacher’s and helpers’ jobs to accommodate the students’ learning.  The environment is key.  A good learning environment includes no distractions, positive feedback, positive attitudes, and good motivation.

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The teacher’s responsibilities:

 

• Educate the parent(s) as teacher’s assistant at home

• Give suggestions to the parent(s) and the student for how to practice, listen to recordings, take notes,...

• Affirm and encourage the student’s and the parent’s roles

• Act as a role model to the child to be a musician and to the parent to be a teacher

• Continue learning and improving to become a better musician and teacher

 

The helper’s responsibilities:

 

• Play the recordings of the songs suggested by the teacher

• Attend lessons and take notes (written, recorded, pictures,..)

• Practice with the child at home as teacher’s assistant

• Become aware of how the child learns

• Learn the basic skills of the instrument

• Observe and learn from other children’s lessons

 

The student’s responsibilities:

 

• Respect the teacher and helper

• Will acquire skills and responsibilities (from the helpers) depending on their age and stage of development.

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