In Suzuki went to Matsumoto where he helped start a music school, eventually named the Talent Education Research Institute. In this remote city in the center of Japan, beneath an ancient castle and in the shadow of the massive and beautiful "Japan Alps" he continued to develop his method.
By the 's, Western teachers had begun to travel there in order to see Suzuki's students and to learn from him. In the first Japanese Suzuki tour group performed in the USA for music educators, and in the tour group traveled in Europe. Suzuki achieved much of what he did because of the support of his remarkable wife, Waltraud.
She painstakingly prepared an English translation from the Japanese of his autobiography, Nurtured by Love, first published in Suzuki's success was immediate and far-reaching. His first pupils, Toshiya Eto and Koji Toyoda, have achieved international renown.
Many of today's soloists and members of the finest orchestras started their musical education as Suzuki students, as have a high proportion of students presently studying in music conservatories. He also realised that all Japanese children easily learn to speak Japanese, a highly complex language. All children are able to learn their mother tongue effortlessly through listening, imitation and repetition.
He concluded that children could also learn music this way, if taught with love and dedication. Suzuki taught using the concept 'character first, ability second'. His goal was to embrace the whole child, nurturing a love of music and the development of a fine character rather than just the mastering of a musical instrument.
Suzuki called his idea 'Talent Education' and soon established a school in Matsumoto. Talent Education refers to the development of skill, knowledge and character. The word 'saino' talent in the Japanese language means both ability and talent. There is no distinction between the two meanings as there can be in English. Suzuki took a great deal of time and care developing the repertoire, which presents technical and musical concepts in a logical sequence.
No one had ever seen so many young children playing music so beautifully. At first people thought all the students were musical geniuses. For many years Dr. Suzuki continued to work on his teaching method. He chose music that would help children learn to play.
Teachers from many countries came to Japan to learn about his method of teaching, and Dr. Suzuki and his students traveled to play in other countries. Now there are thousands of children around the world who have learned to play instruments through the Suzuki Method.
Through his teaching, Dr. Suzuki showed teachers and parents everywhere what children could do. He also believed that hearing and playing great music helped children become good people with beautiful, peaceful hearts. Suzuki hoped that these children would help bring peace and understanding to the world.
Suzuki died on January 26, , at his home in Matsumoto, Japan. Though he lived to be 99 years old, Dr. Suzuki always seemed young. He was full of energy, and was cheerful and loving to everyone he met. For many years, Japanese children sent graduation tapes to Dr.
Suzuki so he could hear their playing. He would listen and make comments to the children and then return the tapes to them. In the Suzuki approach each of these principles is used in the learning of an instrument piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, guitar, voice, harp and recorder. The mother-tongue approach has successfully been applied to other fields such as art, poetry and mathematics. Listening Children learn to speak by listening and imitating the spoken language they hear around them.
In Suzuki teaching, much emphasis is placed on daily listening to recordings of the Suzuki repertoire, as well as music in general. The more frequently the students listen to the recordings, the more easily they learn to play. Constant listening to music performed with beautiful tone provides children with a role model for their playing. In the lessons, the production of fine tone and sensitive playing is stressed from the beginning.
Top Parental Involvement Parents play a crucial role in Suzuki. Learning takes place in an environment of co-operation between teacher, parent and child. The parent's role includes attending each lesson with the student, taking notes and then guiding them through their practice at home - they become the 'home teacher'.
Parents also need to play the recordings daily, help to create an environment of affection, support, encouragement and understanding, and also attend workshops, concerts, group lessons, graduations and summer schools with their child.
Top Positive Environment A positive, nurturing environment is created in the lesson and is also essential at home. Parents need to ensure that all members of the family understand this. Children learn enthusiastically when they are supported with sincere praise and encouragement.
They learn to recognise one another's achievements, creating an environment of co-operation. Top Repertoire One of Suzuki's major contributions to music education is the unique order of the repertoire.
Each carefully chosen piece becomes a building block for future learning. Technique, musicianship and style are developed through the study and repetition of these pieces. Each instrument has its own repertoire. This provides familiarity and hence excellent motivation to progress. Through the common repertoire within each instrument, children have a bond with Suzuki students world-wide. However, the spirit of Suzuki teaching may encompass all styles and periods of music.
Teachers often give supplementary material which may help to widen the students' musical experience. Top Reading Reading music follows the acquisition of good aural, technical and musical skills, just as reading language begins after a child can speak fluently.
The stage at which the child begins to learn reading music varies according to age and general development. However, it will always be after basic playing skills have been mastered to maintain the focus on beautiful tone, accurate intonation and musical phrasing.
Integrating the music reading program with the Suzuki repertoire is vital to the child's musical development. Top Individual and Group Activities As well as their individual lessons, students participate in group lessons. The common repertoire enables them to play together, giving them valuable ensemble experience and positive reinforcement of concepts learnt in their individual lessons.
Students also take part in performances and workshops and observe other children's lessons. All of these things are wonderful motivational tools - children love to do what they have seen other children doing.
Some of the group activities offered by Suzuki Music, include the annual Festival, individual instrument workshops, the Grand Annual Concert and several concerts. Students have several opportunities to perfoorm and learn from a range of teachers each year. Have a look at the Calendar of Events for a full listing of events for the year.
More detailed information, including registration forms are available on a term by term basis from Student Events. Suzuki Voice In Suzuki Voice the singing voice is treated as an instrument and is encouraged to develop naturally through the Suzuki repertoire.
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