Shinichi Suzuki’s Philosophy OF TALENT EDUCATION
“Talent is not inborn, every child acquires ability through experience and repetition.”
- Shinichi Suzuki .” Nurtured by Love p.15
Suzuki’s method of Talent Education is a broad philosophical approach that incorporates early beginnings, a high degree of parental involvement, lots of listening, continuous review of previously learned pieces, learning by ear well established before reading is introduced, group learning and extended learning experiences, and a focus on character development.
Learning to play an instrument to a high level is about much more than a lesson each week. Shinichi Suzuki understood that and said, “What does not exist in the environment can not be developed. It is the conditions of the environment that shape the core of a child’s ability.”
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