If a child hears good music from the day of his birth, and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipine, and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart. –Shinichi Suzuki Suzuki’s ideas about the link between musical study and character development are an important part of his method. It …
Success breeds success. –Shinichi Suzuki A feeling of true accomplishment motivates ongoing effort. Succeeding in one small step at a time provides the skills and the motivation to try the next step. Positive feedback and encouraging correction can create an environment where true success is an ongoing experience. Success can …
Ability equals knowledge plus 10,000 times. –Shinichi Suzuki Knowing the right way isn’t enough. It is very possible to know lots of things in a difficult-to-recall sort of way, or in a know-but-can’t-do sort of way. Review and repetition are the tools that turn the sand of knowledge into the …
Listening until we remember is not enough. We must listen until we cannot forget. –Shinichi Suzuki Listening is the foundation for a …
Slow practice means fast progress. Fast practice means slow progress. No practice means no progress. –Shinichi Suzuki Careful, methodical practice takes the …
If love is deep, much can be accomplished. –Shinichi Suzuki It is amazing how motivating the love of another person can be. …
