Studio Basics
Suzuki Benefits
Benefits of the Suzuki Method
- By attending lessons and practicing together, the Suzuki Method fosters close parent/child
relationships
- Learning may begin at an earlier age, taking advantage of the wonderful capabilities
of young children prior to other interests creating time conflicts
- Concentration, memory, fine motor skills, and listening skills are developed
- The child's confidence, self-esteem, and the ability to accept challenges are enhanced
- Suzuki families may attend week-long summer workshops held at various universities
and camps throughout the world
Advantages of an Early Start
- It is easier to guide a child when they are humble, teachable and are not yet needing
to assert their independence. The earlier the talent development habits are introduced
into the family routine, the more acceptable it is to them.
- Skills involving coordination should begin when young and moldable. A younger child
has fewer inhibitions and tensions, and is less set in the ways she uses her muscles.
- An early start gives an opportunity for early competence which promotes self-confidence
among peers. (Several of my older students offer piano lessons to younger students,
which helps pay for their college expenses. They are able to command greater income
compared to their counterparts who are employed at minimum wage jobs.)
- Eventually, other activities will compete for the child's interest. The early start
gives the youngster good music-making experiences to weigh in the balance when deciding
his priorities.
- Piano lessons offer more than just playing a tune. It teaches life skills such as
patience and responsibility. Also, recent research studies by neuroscientists and
EEG results reveal that stimulating the eye-hand motor coordination at a young age
affects the development of the brain, which results in the child's ability to perform
better in mathematics and other exalted subjects.