| Dr. Shinichi Suzuki developed a program of music instruction for young children based upon the belief that children can learn to play musical instruments as naturally and effectively as they learn to speak. Dr. Suzuki believed that the environment a child lives in is of supreme importance to the development of learned skills. Musical skills can be nurtured at home by parents in the same way many other skills are developed. Suzuki parents attend lessons with their children, and become acquainted with the ideas and techniques introduced by the teacher so that they can carry through the learning process in daily practice at home. Parental support is vital to the musical development of Suzuki students. |