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What is Suzuki? Elements of the global teaching method
In this extract from September 2012, Laurie Niles outlines the core elements of the Suzuki Method
WHAT IS SUZUKI?
The Suzuki method grew from the educational philosophy of Shin’ichi Suzuki, born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1898. His struggle to learn German gave him the idea that sparked his philosophy of teaching: that every child fi nds it easy to learn their native language. Suzuki’s ‘mother tongue’ approach to teaching music builds on the principles of language acquisition. The method started as a way to teach children to play the violin, but now encompasses viola, cello, piano, bass, flute, recorder, guitar, harp, voice, organ, mandolin and early childhood education. Suzuki’s seminal book of education philosophy is called Nurtured by Love. Here are some aspects of the Suzuki method:
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