The Suzuki Method Compared to Traditional Method

Levine Music
12 Oct 201703:36

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Sarah Andrew Wilson and Rebecca Kerry discuss the key differences between the Suzuki method and traditional music instruction. While both methods teach students to play an instrument with weekly private lessons, the Suzuki method emphasizes parental involvement, early learning, and a focus on listening and immersion, akin to language acquisition. Suzuki students progress through memorization and review, while traditional methods focus on simultaneous note-reading and playing. Additionally, Suzuki incorporates group lessons, fostering community and ensemble playing, while traditional lessons are typically one-on-one. Both methods are effective, offering different approaches to musical education.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The Suzuki method involves a strong parent role, with parents actively participating in daily practice alongside the teacher's guidance.
  • 😀 Traditional music instruction typically does not involve parents in the practice process, with students often learning through school programs like orchestras or bands starting in 3rd or 4th grade.
  • 😀 The Suzuki method introduces note reading after the student has already learned to play, mimicking the natural learning process of speaking before reading.
  • 😀 In traditional instruction, students usually start learning to read music at the same time as they learn to play an instrument.
  • 😀 Group lessons are a significant part of the Suzuki method, with students engaging in group classes for ensemble playing, music theory, and reviewing past repertoire.
  • 😀 Suzuki students interact with peers in group settings, fostering a sense of community and allowing for collective progress and learning.
  • 😀 Traditional music lessons are typically private one-on-one sessions, and group involvement happens later, when students are ready to join outside ensembles or orchestras.
  • 😀 The Suzuki method follows a carefully structured repertoire that introduces new technical or musical features with each piece, helping students progress systematically.
  • 😀 Traditional instruction often uses method books that start with simple note names and gradually progress through different note values and basic tunes, with each piece learned individually before moving on.
  • 😀 Both the Suzuki method and traditional instruction are effective, but families should choose the approach that best fits their needs and learning style.

Q & A

  • What are the key similarities between the Suzuki method and traditional music instruction?

    -Both the Suzuki method and traditional music instruction involve students learning how to play an instrument, with weekly private lessons from a teacher.

  • How does the Suzuki method involve parents in the learning process?

    -In the Suzuki method, parents are actively involved in every practice session, serving as home teachers. This parent-teacher-student triangle provides dual resources for the student: the teacher during lessons and the parent at home during daily practice.

  • What is the significance of early age learning in the Suzuki method?

    -The Suzuki method allows students to start learning at a much earlier age because of the active role parents play in the process, providing support and guidance in the student's development.

  • How does the Suzuki method incorporate listening and observation?

    -The Suzuki method emphasizes listening and observing as part of its immersion approach, similar to how children acquire language. Students listen to music before learning to read notes, much like how language learners hear words before reading them.

  • What is the approach to note reading in the Suzuki method compared to traditional instruction?

    -In the Suzuki method, note reading is introduced only after the student has learned to play the music by ear. In contrast, traditional instruction typically introduces note reading alongside learning to play the instrument.

  • What role do group lessons play in the Suzuki method?

    -Group lessons are a key component of the Suzuki method. They provide students with opportunities to interact with others, play ensemble music, and review prior repertoire. Group lessons also include activities like music theory, creating a sense of community among Suzuki students.

  • How does the progression of repertoire differ between Suzuki and traditional methods?

    -In the Suzuki method, repertoire is carefully organized, with each new piece building on the technical and musical skills learned in previous pieces. Students memorize entire songs and regularly review them to deepen their musical abilities. Traditional methods, on the other hand, often use method books that introduce a few notes at a time and focus on learning individual pieces without much review.

  • What are the benefits of the Suzuki method's focus on memorization?

    -The Suzuki method’s emphasis on memorization helps students internalize the music, allowing them to focus on musical expression and technique. It also builds confidence in performance as students are often able to play entire pieces from memory.

  • How does the structure of private lessons in traditional music instruction differ from the Suzuki method?

    -In traditional music instruction, lessons are typically one-on-one and focus solely on private instruction. The Suzuki method, however, incorporates both private lessons and group lessons, allowing students to learn through a combination of solo and collaborative experiences.

  • What is the approach to group classes at Levine for Suzuki students?

    -At Levine, Suzuki students participate in group classes in addition to their private lessons. These classes include various activities such as ensemble playing, music theory, and the review of past repertoire, helping to reinforce concepts and build a community of learners.

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