A Comparison in learning language VS the Suzuki Method

There are many similarities between learning the mother tongue
Some of them are:

Native Tongue Method: Expectation of Success - All children can learn to speak their mother tongue
Suzuki Method: Expectation of Success - All children can learn to play music.
Native Tongue Method: Early Beginning - Parents encourage children to use language from early age
Suzuki Method: Early Beginning - Suzuki children usually begin to play music when they are between 3-5 years old


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To Be a Suzuki Parent

The parent's role involve some of the following:
(a) Learning the fundamentals of playing the instrument, and how to take care of it.
(b) Doing preparatory homework,--reading some books, discussing with other parents, and much observation of lessons.

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How to Develop a Listening Program

In developing a listening program for your child there is a 5 step process.
Step 1 - have CD players that have the capability to repeat a track over and over again.
Ideally they should be placed in four locations: the car, the kitchen, the child's bedroom, and the family room or den where the child's spends much time.

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How Early Should a Child Start Musical Training?

Usually at 3 years of age, the child should start being introduced to a musical training.
There are many reasons for starting a child at an early age.
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