Dr Suzuki believed that talent is not inborn. Instead, he defined “talent” as ability that has been developed. In the Suzuki Method, we aim to give a child a music-rich home environment, encouragement, parental support, and a trained teacher. Careful foundations are laid, positivity is nurtured, and the child’s ability grows. It’s a joy to be a part of the process.

Suzuki method piano lessons offer even more than learning to play. As one Suzuki teacher put it, “The aim of the Suzuki approach is to produce a well-rounded human being who, through dedicated work in a happy and encouraging environment, has gained confidence and self-respect.”

Dr Suzuki found that children can learn a musical instrument the way they learn their first language: with lots of listening, copying, repetition, encouragement and appreciation. In the Suzuki Method, we begin with technique and playing by ear. Note reading and theory will begin around the end of Book 1.

An instrument to play on, daily home practice, and daily listening are essential.

The heart that feels music feels people.

-Shinichi Suzuki