About Suzuki

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About Suzuki

The Suzuki method was developed after World War II during Japan’s recovery from the war. In the midst of his country’s restoration efforts, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki was asked to teach a four-year-old to play the violin. He realized the child’s great potential: a blank slate of fresh ability that was full of youthful hope and waiting for guidance. He believed that if children could learn to play expressively and with sensitivity to the spirit of music, they would develop benevolent hearts and become citizens of the highest character. He dreamt that such people would lead the way to a peaceful world. He felt that children have the ability to express themselves musically, given the proper instruction in a nurturing environment. The mission of TESS is to provide the highest level of music education for each student accordingly.

Dr Suzuki’s brilliant and pioneering philosophy is being proven correct on a daily basis around the world, as millions of children from nearly every country have experienced the joy of music through Suzuki study. Every major conservatory in North America has a Suzuki program affiliated with it. Suzuki students grow up experiencing the richness that the arts bring to our lives first-hand, and typically these children become dedicated to supporting and participating in the arts as adults. Children start as young as three, and generally continue their studies throughout their high school years. The goal of Suzuki education is not to produce virtuosos, although renowned performers Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, and Nick Kendall have all benefited from their Suzuki backgrounds. Rather, the goal is to contribute to the character development of the child. Their music studies ultimately make them better scientists, lawyers, doctors, and citizens in general. The parent is involved from the beginning, attending all of the lessons and taking on the role of the at-home teacher. The supportive participation of the parent guarantees their child’s success and, therefore, perpetuates motivation. As a result of this style of instruction, we find that both parent and child strengthen their relationship and receive limitless joy from this musical pursuit. Feel free to come in and speak with some of our Suzuki families to find out exactly how rewarding their experience has been!