Great music teachers have often used elements of the Suzuki approach. Suzuki however brought a range of insights together – the following elements founded on an optimistic philosophy of love and trust distinguish this approach from other music education approaches, Thus,

• Suzuki teachers believe that musical ability can be developed in all children.
• Parents play an active role in their child’s learning.
• Students begin at an early age – the younger the better.
• Children become comfortable with the instrument before learning to read music.
• Technique is developed in the context of beautiful pieces rather than through dry technical exercises.
• These pieces are refined through constant revision.
• Students perform frequently, individually and in groups.

The primary object of Suzuki Talent Education is to produce fine human beings.  People who will be:

Self-aware

Passionate

Compassionate

Connected to their fellows Beings

Humble

Alive to Beauty

Better listeners than talkers

Givers rather than takers

Synthesists as well as analysts – big picture people

Have a sense of personal Mission