This booklet was written by the first American string teacher to observe and study the Suzuki Method(R) in Japan, Mr. John Kendall. Kendall's gift is in large part his ability to bring the concepts and practicalities of the Suzuki Method(R) to the doorstep of the American private and classroom teacher in language that can be readily understood. The author takes a stab at clearing up the misconceptions sometimes applied to Suzuki, among them: Teaching "en masse," playing with recordings, and a magic formula. The booklet provides a succinct set of ten key factors in the Talent Education process: begin at an early age * regular listening * lessons are private * parents help with practice * all music is memorized * note reading is introduced later * all students follow the same sequence of pieces * carefully selected music * cooperation, not competition, is the motivation * flexibility and freedom of movement. "...some totality of understanding -- some vision of the basic concepts -- is essential for an intelligent application of the ideas." Thus John Kendall sums up his brilliant analysis of the Talent Education process, always leaving the door open for the American teacher to tailor the basic philosophy to his or her unique teaching situation.
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An American Mom in Belgium Chooses Suzuki,
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This review is from: Suzuki Violin Method in American Music Education : Suzuki Method Symposium Item#0280 (About Suzuki) (Paperback)
This is a simple, straight-forward explanation of the Suzuki method for those unfamiliar with it. The purpose seems not to persuade the reader but simply to explain how and why it works, as well as sharing the history of Dr. Suzuki and how his "method" came to be. It is interesting and quick reading; it can be read in one sitting.
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THERE are moments in history when a place, a time, a man and an idea converge to produce results of great significance. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
private teachers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education by Shinichi Suzuki on page 28, and Back Matter
- Suzuki Changed My Life by Masaaki Honda in Back Matter
- Where Love Is Deep by Shinichi Suzuki in Back Matter
- Shinichi Suzuki: The Man and His Philosophy by Evelyn Hermann in Back Matter
- Suzuki Education in Action: A Story of Talent Training from Japan (An Exposition-university book) by Clifford A. Cook in Back Matter
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