ABOUT SUZUKI VIOLIN PROGRAMS

Over the past 25 years, the Suzuki Violin Method has gone from marginal acceptance to become the dominant and preferred method for classical violin training.

The tremendous interest in Suzuki Violin programs has been fueled by the much-publicized research into the connection between classical music training and its effect on cognition and general childhood development. Along with the so-called, "Mozart Effect," the recent portrayal of a Suzuki Violin program in the feature film, "Music from the Heart," has also brought new awareness of the value to children that Suzuki Violin programs can bring.

Suzuki Violin study has proven to be an ideal classroom activity, enabling students at every grade level to receive valuable musical experience. More and more schools are looking to Suzuki Violin programs as a program of choice.

Several elements are largely responsible for the popularity and success of Suzuki Violin programs:

• Suzuki Violin pedagogy is remarkably effective. Suzuki developed effective solutions for acquiring, what are after all, highly skilled operations needed for mastery of the violin.
  
  
• Suzuki methodology utilizes unique class management techniques, designed to ensure a productive classroom experience.
  
  
• Maximum participation is enabled by using Suzuki Violin Method core repertory and classroom techniques. Suzuki Violin programs operate optimally in group instruction modes, and Suzuki Violin performances can easily involve many students.
  
  
• Even the youngest children are able to begin study by using scaled-down violins that are readily available at a relatively low cost.