| This method surrounds playing the violin from a very | | | | play, but is expected to know what the child is |
| young age. Instruments are sized down to be used | | | | learning and where the child is during the learning |
| by children. In the beginning, it is emphasized to play | | | | process. |
| by ear and not read music. By learning how to play | | | | There have been criticisms about the Suzuki method |
| by ear, this makes it easier to play by yourself or to | | | | by many. The more traditional tutors believe that it is |
| play in groups so the music is enjoyable. | | | | important to learn to read the music instead of |
| The Suzuki method was invented by Dr. Shin'ichi | | | | learning by ear. Since this concern has been brought |
| Suzuki in the mid 20th century. Dr. Suzuki realized | | | | up many times, more sight learning of the music are |
| that children pick up their native language naturally, | | | | now included in this method. Also included is to |
| which if taught in the right manner they can achieve | | | | provide the sound base from the child and encourage |
| a level of high musical quality. | | | | study of the instrument they are playing. |
| Another important part of this method is that the | | | | Although the Suzuki method is most commonly |
| parent is expected to attend the lessons that the | | | | taught on the violin, it is also taught on other |
| child goes to and supervise all practicing that is done | | | | instruments. Instruments like, piano, flute, guitar, harp, |
| at home. The parent does not have to learn how to | | | | and cello can be taught by this method. |