Those of you who have had children take lessons, do you think it helped your children’s development? Was it worth the time & effort? Why or why not?
I played music from the Suzuki Cello book.
It’s really, really good.
What do you think of Suzuki violin lessons?
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You are taking violin lessons on a motorbike!!!!???
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I don’t have any kids — but I’ve heard good things about the Suzuki method of music instruction.
As I understand it, the method works, at least in the beginning, by making violin playing into a fun, non-intimidating, game — keeping lessons short, and getting the child to imitate the teacher and learn by ear and by rote. They don’t get into music reading for at least a couple of years or so, until the child has developed a basic proficiency on their instrument.
One of the features of the Suzuki method that you should be aware of is that a parent or other adult is required to take the lessons alongside their child (parent and child each have their own violin) — so that the parent can practice with the child at home everyday between lessons. If you’ve ever had a secret desire to learn to play the violin yourself, this is a good thing
Even if you haven’t, I would imagine that this daily parent-child music making time would be a good thing for both of you.
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i took suzuki violin lessons when I was younger I think they were great the teacher was excellent and I really learned alot
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I played music from the Suzuki Cello book.
It’s really, really good.
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I love the way the parent has to learn as well as the child. In Japan some of the mothers go on to a very advanced level after starting from scratch with their child.
I think that is great.
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